DAC Worldwide's Pressure Switch Sample Dissectible (272-981) is a realistic dissectible sample of a common industrial pressure switch.
Amatrol EV Manufacturing Training Systems provide hands-on instruction aligned with today’s electrified automotive production environments. Learners explore key EV manufacturing processes, including electric motors, power electronics, battery fundamentals, automation, and industrial controls used in advanced vehicle and mobility production.
Designed for both education and workforce development programs, these systems prepare students and technicians for careers in electric-vehicle, battery, and advanced-mobility manufacturing—helping institutions stay aligned with the rapidly evolving electrification industry.
Amatrol’s Mitsubishi automation training solutions provide industry-aligned instruction using authentic industrial components from Mitsubishi Electric. Students gain practical experience working with PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives, and integrated automation systems that mirror the technologies used in modern manufacturing facilities.
Designed to support mechatronics, industrial maintenance, and automation pathways, these systems bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. Learners build programming, troubleshooting, and system-integration skills that prepare them for careers in advanced manufacturing and smart factory environments.
Hands-On CNC Machining for Education & Industry
Advanced manufacturing demands highly skilled CNC operators and programmers who understand precision machining, safety, and real-world production workflows. As industries continue to modernize, training programs must provide students with hands-on experience using equipment that reflects what they will encounter in the field.
APT CNC training systems provide robust, industrial-grade machining platforms designed specifically for education and workforce development. These systems allow learners to gain experience in CNC milling and turning operations while building confidence in setup, programming, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Industrial-quality CNC milling and turning platforms
- Designed for hands-on technical training environments
- Supports G-code programming and CAM integration
- Safe, instructor-friendly controls for classroom use
- Scalable for high school, college, and industry training
APT CNC systems allow students to progress from foundational machining principles to advanced programming and precision part production. Learners develop competencies in blueprint interpretation, workholding, tooling selection, machine setup, offsets, and part verification.
Through real machining applications, students experience the full manufacturing workflow—from raw material to finished part—while reinforcing critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in modern machine shops.
- CNC machine safety and operation
- Manual data input (MDI) and G-code programming
- Tool setup and tool offsets
- Work coordinate systems
- Spindle speed and feed rate calculations
- Fixture setup and part clamping
- Turning and milling operations
- Part inspection and quality verification
APT CNC platforms are well-suited for Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, community colleges, technical institutes, and industrial training departments. The systems provide the durability and precision required for repeated instructional use while maintaining an accessible learning curve for students.
These machines integrate seamlessly into advanced manufacturing pathways, including robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0 programs, helping institutions create stackable skill development models aligned with workforce needs.
APT CNC systems can be integrated into broader automation training environments, including robotic machine tending cells and smart manufacturing demonstrations. This allows programs to expand from standalone machining instruction to fully automated production workflows.
- High school manufacturing labs
- Community and technical college machining programs
- University engineering labs
- Apprenticeship and workforce upskilling programs
- Industrial training departments
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Whether you are launching a new CNC machining program or expanding an existing advanced manufacturing lab, APT CNC training systems provide the hands-on experience learners need to succeed in today’s precision manufacturing careers.
Contact us today to discuss system configurations, automation integration options, and program alignment for your facility.
Empowering Education Through 3D Printing
UltiMaker is a global leader in professional desktop 3D printing, renowned for delivering accessible, reliable, and high-performance additive manufacturing solutions. In the world of education and technical training, UltiMaker's printers are empowering instructors and students alike by turning ideas into tangible models—bridging the gap between theory and practice. From middle school makerspaces to advanced engineering labs, UltiMaker’s user-friendly ecosystem provides educators with the tools they need to build 21st-century skills through hands-on, project-based learning.
Built for the classroom, UltiMaker’s printers—such as the S3 and S5—offer seamless workflows, intuitive software integration, and a broad material compatibility, making them ideal for cross-curricular applications in STEM, CTE, and design programs. Educators can unlock student creativity while teaching real-world problem-solving, prototyping, and design thinking—critical skills that prepare learners for success in today’s rapidly evolving industries.
With an extensive library of lesson plans, curriculum support, and a global community of educators, UltiMaker is more than a technology provider—it's a partner in shaping the future of education. Whether you’re launching a makerspace, enhancing a Fab Lab, or incorporating additive manufacturing into your existing curriculum, UltiMaker provides scalable solutions to fit your goals.
Improve Safety and Performance for Waste Management Drivers—Before They Take the Wheel
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Driver Training Solutions’ Sanitation Simulator provides immersive, scenario-based training designed specifically for waste collection and sanitation fleet operators. Trainees can safely develop critical skills such as route navigation, vehicle handling, stop-and-go operations, backing, tight turns, and hazard awareness—all within a controlled virtual environment.
By removing the risks, costs, and wear associated with on-road training, organizations can deliver consistent, repeatable instruction while protecting both equipment and personnel. The simulator allows drivers to build confidence and competence before ever operating a real vehicle.
Ideal for municipalities, private waste contractors, and fleet training academies, this solution supports safer operations, reduces accident rates, and improves overall efficiency across a wide range of waste management applications.
Download the Matrix Automatics PLC Adaptor Guidelines to learn how to connect PLC systems to pneumatic training platforms for advanced automation instruction.
Available through Tech-Labs, these adaptor modules allow educators to bridge pneumatic fundamentals with real-world PLC control, helping students build practical automation skills.
What’s Covered in This Guide
- PLC input, output, relay, and power interface modules
- Wiring diagrams and connection examples
- Module compatibility with different PLC types
- DIN rail mounting options and configurations
- Suggested setups for Siemens and other PLC systems
The guide outlines multiple module options for connecting PLC inputs, motor outputs, relay outputs, and power connections to the Automatics training platform.
Why PLC Integration Matters
Integrating PLCs into pneumatic training allows students to move beyond basic circuits into industrial automation concepts such as digital inputs/outputs, relay logic, sequencing, and control system design.
- Bridges foundational skills with advanced automation
- Supports real-world industrial control workflows
- Enhances troubleshooting and system design skills
This guide is ideal for programs looking to expand into Industry 4.0-aligned automation training.
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Item Number:278-195DAC Worldwide’s Progressive Cavity Pump Cutaway – Moyno/Roper (278-195) depicts a sectioned industrial progressing cavity pump that allows for convenient classroom or laboratory training in the operating characteristics, construction, and maintenance of these common process pumps used in a variety of sectors. -
Item Number:ELL/4000The unit is used manually, with flows controlled by manual valves and flowmeters. The unit has a 2"-diameter glass column, which enhances the visual experience of the extraction process. A pneumatic pulsator increases the contact between the two phases and mass transfer. Students learn how to determine the interphase level, material balance, efficiency of the column, and more. -
Item Number:869-PACDAC Worldwide’s Pump Impeller Sample Board (869-PAC) is a hands-on teaching aid that is designed to supplement courses in pump operation and maintenance. This rack-mounted identification panel accommodates magnetic identification tags relating to the impellers supplied, allowing association with the appropriate impeller by the student. -
Item Number:275E-PACDAC Worldwide’s Pump Maintenance and Alignment Training System Plus (275E-PAC) is a realistic benchtop training system for industrial pumps. Using an actual standard ANSI centrifugal pump, the training system allows for instruction in the complete tear-down and assembly procedure for this common pump type. -
Item Number:280-000Hands-On Technical TrainersDAC Worldwide’s Pump Packing / Mechanical Seal Trainer (280-000) is a unique, multi-purpose demonstration device related to training in industrial pump sealing systems. The trainer supports basic introductory training in pump packing / mechanical seal operation, and gives learners a first-hand view into a component that is found in various maintenance applications worldwide. -
Item Number:295-408DAC Worldwide's Pumpjack Package Model (295-408) is a highly detailed, professionally crafted technical scale model of a common oilfield production pump. -
Item Number:QC10The OnRobot Quick Changer enables easy and fast tool changing, can handle 20kg payload, and has a low built-in height and weight. Patented reliable and with an easy-to-use locking mechanism, extra safety locking structure and locking springs make the Quick Changer a unique product, ideal for all collaborative robot applications. -
Item Number:273-510DAC's Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuator Cutaway (273-510) is a detailed valve actuator cutaway that depicts a rack and pinion-type pneumatic valve actuator commonly used as a closure device on industrial 1/4-turn valves. -
Item Number:RLTTraining scenarios are typical of warehouses and distribution centers where racking systems are tall and spaced closely together to increase storage density. There are many software options to configure what you see and do, to reproduce the operator controls and steering behavior of the most common kinds of (real) reach lift trucks.
