Amatrol’s High School Learning Systems create the need for students to want to learn math and science – they can’t interact with the exciting technology without it. Learning is interactive and challenging, keeping them engaged and wanting to do more. The math and science so desperately needed for 80% of jobs today is a natural outcome.
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:BH-85Each Basic Hydraulics training system features standard industrial grade components. This attention to quality gives students experience they would normally only get on-the-job by helping them recognize industrial components and how to troubleshoot them more effectively. Components included with Basic Hydraulics are pre-mounted on circuit panels with silk-screened labels next to each, which facilitates ease of use and identification. -
Item Number:85-BPAmatrol’s Basic Pneumatics training system (85-BP) introduces pneumatic principles through a combination of Amatrol’s top-flight multimedia curriculum with hands-on industrial pneumatic skill-building. Topics covered in this learning system include single-acting cylinder circuits, pressure vs. cylinder force, and flow control valves, while the panels can be used to practice skills such as connecting and operating a needle valve to control actuator speed. -
Item Number:85-EHThe Electro-Hydraulics training system includes an electrical control panel with relay control components and an electrical valve module with solenoid-operated hydraulic directional control valves and electrical/electronic sensors. These components will be used to study a variety of topics including electrical control systems, basic control devices, power devices, control relays, sequencing control, timer control, pressure control applications, and circuit applications. -
Item Number:CR-35iAFANUC’s new CR-35iA is the world’s first collaborative robot with a payload capacity of up to 35 kg. Fenceless, it opens a whole new world of possibilities. Working safely side by side with human operators, it is space as well as cost saving. And because inside it’s like any other FANUC robot, it operates like all FANUC robots. Certified to meet the requirements of ISO 10218-1:2011 and RIA/ANSI R15.06-2012, FANUC’s CR-35iA collaborative robot can work in a variety of applications alongside human workers including: machine tending, handling heavy payloads that require lift assist devices or custom equipment, higher payload mechanical assembly, palletizing or packing, and tote or carton handling. -
Item Number:CR-4iACR-4iA is a small collaborative robot with 4 kg payload -
Item Number:CR-7iAThe FANUC CR-7iA is FANUC's newest collaborative robot resembles the LR Mate family. Painted green to show it's ability to work beside humans, you can expect the same reliability as FANUC's yellow robots. The CR-7iA is ideal for small part sorting and assembly, inspection, machine tending, and part delivery. It has a 7 kg payload, 717 mm reach, and is equipped with iRVision and Force Sensing. There are a variety of mounting options such as floor, wall, and ceiling. -
FANUC’s new SCARA robots are ideal for high-speed, precision applications such as assembly, pick and place, testing/inspection and packaging processes. -
In the rare event that a burning ember or spark is drawn into the fume extraction unit, there is the possibility that debris in the filters could ignite. Although any resultant fire would typically be retained within the fume extraction unit, this would cause significant damage and in extreme circumstances, the risk may extend beyond the extraction unit. For processes where such risks have been identified, additional protection in the form of an in-line firebox is an additional precaution.
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The BOFA inline pre-filter 1000 has been designed specifically for applications that generate high amounts of dust or particulate.
This inline filter unit is positioned alongside the main BOFA fume filtration system to increase the overall filter capacity and extend the life of the main filters. The DeepPleat DUO pre-filter incorporates a massive drop-out chamber within the filter, having a volume area of 15ltrs. Above the drop-out chamber but still within the housing there is a sealed 200mm deep pleat layer of F8 media giving a surface area in excess of 30 sq meters.
