The MTC has been developed in conjunction with companies involved in manufacturing through linkages made with the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Newfoundland. The goal of the MTC is to provide direct and indirect support to the growing manufacturing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The MTC also provides continuing education to professional engineers and technologists practising in the province.
Manufacturing is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Newfoundland and Labrador economy.
This growth is attributed to a number of factors, including new companies and strong consumer support for home-grown products. Practising professionals who intend to study part-time can also use the facility to upgrade their skills. Another important function of the MTC is to provide the local manufacturing industry with educational and industrial assistance. This equipment may be accessed by local industry through collaborative projects with the university or college. To facilitate this mandate, Andy Fisher, a member of the Faculty of Engineering, oversees the operation of the centre at Memorial University and works in close cooperation with local business.