The AD Access combines economic ownership with performance to match the small laser user. A three-stage filter condition indicator is included as a standard feature, together with three stage filtration: DeepPleat pre-filter, HEPA and chemical section.
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
Monday, February 23, 2026
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.
EBlocks3 from Matrix TSL is a modern, modular embedded systems platform designed to simplify the teaching and learning of microcontrollers, electronics, programming, and rapid prototyping. Whether students are just beginning their journey in embedded systems or advancing toward complex IoT and automation projects, EBlocks3 provides a flexible and scalable learning environment.
The platform combines powerful upstream processor boards with a growing ecosystem of downstream modules, allowing learners to build complete embedded systems quickly and easily. With support for PIC®, Arduino®, ESP32, and FPGA technologies, EBlocks3 enables institutions to teach multiple hardware and software platforms using a common modular architecture.
- Modular design for rapid system development and experimentation
- Compatible with PIC, Arduino, ESP32, and FPGA platforms
- Integrated color touchscreen display with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities
- Automatic hardware detection through Matrix Auto-ID technology
- Support for Flowcode, MPLAB X, Arduino IDE, and other development environments
- Extensive range of sensor, communications, actuator, and interface boards
- Designed specifically for educational environments
- Fully compatible with existing EBlocks 2 downstream hardware
EBlocks3 helps bridge the gap between theory and practical application by allowing students to build real-world embedded systems using industry-relevant hardware. Learners can explore digital electronics, sensor integration, communications protocols, control systems, wireless technologies, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications through hands-on projects and experimentation.
The modular architecture allows instructors to create learning experiences that grow alongside student skill levels—from introductory electronics concepts through advanced embedded systems development and engineering design projects.
- Overview of the EBlocks3 platform architecture
- PIC, Arduino, ESP32, and FPGA programming solutions
- Communication and networking modules
- Sensor and actuator expansion boards
- Prototype and project development boards
- Wireless, RFID, Ethernet, CAN Bus, and IoT technologies
- Software integration and Flowcode support
- Technical specifications and system configurations
Download the catalog to discover how EBlocks3 can support embedded systems, electronics, mechatronics, automation, engineering, and computer science programs.
Build Confident Instructors. Strengthen Your Program.
Build confident instructors, strengthen your technical education program, and maximize your training equipment's value with Tech-Labs. Our instructor training services combine hands-on equipment instruction, curriculum integration, new instructor development, customized professional development, and preparation for SACA Silver and Gold certifications.
With nearly 50 years of experience supporting educators and industry, Tech-Labs helps instructors develop the technical expertise and classroom confidence needed to deliver engaging, industry-aligned training. The result is stronger instruction, greater certification attainment, improved student outcomes, and a more sustainable workforce-development program.
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The Advantage Base 1 Oracle has been designed so that a number of manufacturer’s laser engravers can sit on top of the extractor, effectively doubling it up as a workstation.
All the Base units in the range have the option of an onboard compressor for a compact installation. BOFA’s ‘Easi-Seal’ filter location makes filter change easy, quick and safe.
The revolutionary Auto-Voltage Sensing Turbine automatically self-adjusts to run on any voltage worldwide, whilst the Reverse Flow filter technology enhances filter performance and ensures longer filter life.
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The Laser Companion 'Ride On' range has been designed so that a number of manufacturer's laser engravers can sit on top of the extractor, effectively doubling it up as a workstation.
The Advantage Base 2 Oracle has been designed so that a number of laser engravers can sit on top of the extractor, effectively doubling it up as a workstation.
All the Base units in the range have the option of an onboard compressor for a compact installation. BOFA’s Easi-Glide filter location mechanism makes filter changes easy, quick and safe.
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The Advantage Base 3 has been designed specifically for the Universal VersaLaser engraver. The dimensions of the unit allow the VersaLaser to fit perfectly onto the extractor, effectively doubling it up as a workstation. The unit is also offered with an onboard air compressor to provide the laser with its air assist requirements and comes complete with extraction hose kit and compressor link up on compressor models.
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The Advantage Base Z has been designed specifically for the new Epilog Zing laser engraver. The dimensions of the unit allow the Zing to fit perfectly onto the extractor.
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The AD GoldSEAL RS is a dust extraction system designed for the jewelry industry that recovers and collects precious metals.
The metal particles are collected in an easy to remove tray and the HEPA filter can be incinerated to reveal the precious metal collected in the filtration process.
Automatic Flow Control allows the user to preset correct air flow rates, for lower noise levels and allow further protection of the HEPA filter.
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The AD Universal fume extraction and filtration system has been designed to provide cost-effective solutions for light to medium duty applications. These compact systems are ideal for small-scale industrial environments and light laser coding applications. -
High school students are destined to become knowledge workers, regardless of whatever specific career choice they make. Engineering and technology offer some of the most rewarding career opportunities possible! Amatrol’s high school programs are designed to engage students who demand a high degree of interactivity and challenge to keep them interested and learning. All of our high school programs articulate to colleges for up to 18 credit hours.
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Item Number:890-PEC-BThe model 890-PEC-B Programmable Controller Troubleshooting Learning System teaches programming and troubleshooting of programmable controllers and their use in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. The 890-PEC-B System teaches PLC troubleshooting like no other product by providing a hands-on learning station that models real world PLC-controlled machines with up to 40 faults that can be inserted into the system. -
Amatrol’s fluid power training systems are the best in the industry. Our learning programs are developed in partnership with industry and education to ensure that the skills are on target to support modern industry needs.
