RCBI

Name

RCBI

Legal name

Marshall University Advanced Manufacturing Center

Website

https://rcbi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Advanced manufacturing training
• Manufacturing apprenticeships
• CNC machining education
• Welding technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grant Funding: MAMC receives significant federal grant funding including $7.1 million from US DOL for Apprenticeship Works, $1.5 million from US DOL ETA for Manufacturing, Aviation and Construction Skills Training Project, and support from Appalachian Regional Commission, Department of Energy NETL
2. Training Program Fees: Revenue from career skills programs, customized training for companies, and fee-based courses such as Manufacturing Fast Track ($3,950), safety courses ($35), and ladder logic training ($35)
3. Equipment Leasing and Shared Manufacturing Services: Leases advanced manufacturing equipment to companies to make advanced manufacturing accessible and affordable; provides prototyping assistance through design software and 3D printing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RCBI, operating as the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC), is a university-affiliated workforce development organization that delivers advanced manufacturing training programs, apprenticeships, and shared manufacturing services. It provides hands-on career skills programs in machining, welding, and SMART (Systems Maintenance, Automation & Robotics Technology), alongside customized industry training, equipment leasing, 3D printing/prototyping services, ISO/Lean/Six Sigma quality management consulting, and operates the Maker Vault community makerspace.

Product overview

RCBI (Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center) is a multi-service advanced manufacturing center offering a comprehensive portfolio of workforce development and manufacturing services. The core offerings include three career skills programs: Machinist Technology/CNC, Welding Technology, and SMART (Systems Maintenance, Automation & Robotics Technology). Supporting services include CNC Machining Bootcamps through America's Cutting Edge, Customized Training for industry, and Additive Manufacturing/3D printing services. The center also operates the Maker Vault makerspace, provides Quality Management/ISO certification assistance, hosts the Business-to-Business Marketplace for industry connections, delivers STEM education camps, and manages the Apprenticeship Works national apprenticeship program. Programs are delivered through partnerships with Mountwest Community & Technical College, BridgeValley Community and Technical College, and various industry partners, with facilities in Huntington, South Charleston, and Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maker Vault: West Virginia's largest makerspace serving the community since May 2016
• SMART
• Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI)
• Manufacturing Fast Track Program

Products and services

• Machinist Technology/CNC & Machine Tool Technology/CNC Program Hands-on machining training program preparing students for entry-level CNC machining careers; recognized by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Awarded as NIMS-certified program with Associate in Applied Science degree pathways.
• Welding Technology Program Comprehensive welding training program teaching MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core and specialized welding techniques following American Welding Society (AWS) standards, leading to AWS certification testing and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
• SMART (Systems Maintenance, Automation & Robotics Technology) Program Career skills program training systems maintenance specialists for modern industrial environments; covers maintenance and repair of manufacturing, automation, and robotics equipment, awarding associate degrees through Mountwest Community and Technical College.
• CNC Machining Bootcamps (America's Cutting Edge / ACE) Free CNC machining bootcamps delivered through the America's Cutting Edge (ACE) initiative, combining self-paced online coursework with one week of hands-on in-person instruction, open to individuals 16+ in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.
• Customized Training / Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI) Customized training programs tailored to specific company and employee needs, delivered at MAMC locations or onsite at client facilities statewide; includes the Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI) for on-site welding training.
• Maker Vault West Virginia's largest community makerspace (operating since May 2016), providing members access to 3D printers, laser cutters, vacuum formers, soldering equipment, vinyl cutter, router, woodworking technology, and power tools.
• Additive Manufacturing Services (3D Printing / Prototyping) Prototyping and small-batch 3D printing services using Formlabs Form 4L stereolithography; provides design software, prototyping assistance, and production printing using 23+ specialized resins for businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Apprenticeship Works National Advanced Manufacturing Partnership providing pre-apprenticeships and US DOL registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing; MAMC serves as the National Hub for Manufacturing Apprenticeships.
• Quality Management Services Quality management consulting including ISO 9001:2015 certification support, Lean initiatives, Six Sigma training, root cause analysis, and internal auditing to help manufacturers achieve effective quality systems.
• STEM Camps and Workshops Summer camps and workshops engaging students ages 11-17 in STEM through hands-on robotics, 3D printing, coding, and design activities, including STEMventure summer programs.
• Design Works Labs Innovation center providing entrepreneurs with design tools, engineering support, and product development resources to move ideas from concept to market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of MAMC graduates hired in their field within program completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Mountwest Community and Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Machinist Technology/CNC, Welding Technology, and SMART programs; students earn associate degrees through partnership
• BridgeValley Community and Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Machine Tool Technology/CNC program offered at South Charleston location
• National Composites Institute / America's Cutting Edge (ACE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver free CNC Machining Bootcamps as part of US Department of Defense initiative to strengthen American manufacturing
• Toyota West VirginiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated conveyor equipment from Buffalo plant transmission line; provided grant for collaborative robot purchase; participates in AMT internship program with SMART students
• IKO IndustriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal roofing and waterproofing manufacturer adopting MAMC apprenticeship model at 10 US locations as part of Apprenticeship Works National Hub
• State Electric Supply CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuntington-based company that manufactured electrical systems trainers for SMART lab through collaboration with MAMC
• Mull GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of 2026 Tri-State Metal Tech Supply Chain Expo; family-owned manufacturer and machine shop in Wheeling, WV
• Haas Factory Outlet MidwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Metal Tech expo; exclusive distributor for Haas Automation CNC machine tools in KY, OH, WV
• Phillips Corp.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Metal Tech expo; global manufacturing solutions company specializing in machining and additive manufacturing technology
• Tri-State Industrial SupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of Metal Tech expo; regional supplier for construction and manufacturing sectors with locations in WV and KY
• Advantage ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Tri-State Metal Tech Supply Chain Expo and other supply chain development initiatives across the region

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tooling-U SME (Amatrol): Provides manufacturing and industrial training content and is an existing integration partner of MAMC for online training. Comparable as a workforce training provider serving the same employer and individual customer base with overlapping CNC, welding, and manufacturing curriculum.
• Industrial Training International (ITI): Specialized industrial training provider for skilled trades including welding, rigging, and crane operations. Comparable as a private-sector training organization serving industrial employers with custom and standardized certification programs.
• America's Cutting Edge (ACE): US Department of Defense-funded CNC training initiative that delivers free CNC Machining Bootcamps through centers including MAMC. Comparable as a federally-funded CNC training program targeting the same individual and employer customers.
• Impact Washington (Washington MEP): Regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership serving Washington State manufacturers with training, continuous improvement, and growth services. Comparable as a regional MEP-style organization with training and shared-services offerings.
• Gene Haas Foundation: CNC and manufacturing-focused scholarship and training grant provider. MAMC explicitly lists Gene Haas Foundation as a scholarship partner, and the foundation supports comparable CNC training programs nationwide.
• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS): Issues industry-recognized metalworking credentials that MAMC programs prepare students for. Comparable as a credentialing and standards body serving the same manufacturing workforce customer base.

Broad incumbents

• NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): National network of MEP centers providing manufacturing assistance, technology adoption, and workforce support. MAMC operates a similar model at a regional level, making the national MEP network the closest broad analog and potential aggregator.
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC): Federal-state economic development partnership funding workforce and infrastructure programs in Appalachia. ARC is a direct funder of MAMC's AWWI and SMART programs and operates as a comparable funder of regional workforce initiatives.

Regional players

• Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership: Ohio MEP serving the same Tri-State labor market as MAMC. Comparable as a regional MEP providing workforce training, quality management, and manufacturing assistance to Ohio manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Fab Foundation: Operator of the global Fab Lab network and maker ecosystem. MAMC's Maker Vault is built on a similar community-makerspace model with shared access to 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RCBI4Mfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarshallAdvancedManufacturingCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robert-c-byrd-institute-for-advanced-flexible-manufacturing-rcbi-

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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