DAC Worldwide’s Sanitary Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump Cutaway, Stainless (278-180SS) depicts a sectioned industrial air-operated, double-diaphragm pump (AODD) cutaway that supports realistic classroom training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of this common process pump used in many industries.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Amatrol’s Portable Electric Motor Control Troubleshooting Learning System (990-MC1F) delivers essential skills training in the operation, installation, and troubleshooting of AC motor relay control systems. This compact, portable trainer includes industry-standard components such as a 3-phase AC squirrel cage motor, drum switch, reversing motor contactors, and safety devices like lockout/tagout—making it ideal for both classroom and on-site industrial training.
Learners use interactive eLearning curriculum and a virtual simulator to develop real-world skills like wiring pushbutton-activated circuits, configuring reversing motor starters, and safely operating control systems. The system also integrates FaultPro, Amatrol’s computer-based fault insertion software, allowing users to troubleshoot realistic scenarios such as 3-wire motor control systems. Complete with an instructor’s guide, installation guide, and student reference materials, the 990-MC1F supports flexible and scalable motor control training programs.
Monday, May 6, 2024
This video provides an inside look at the Portable Smart Process Sensor Learning System (990-SD20) from Amatrol—a compact, hands-on trainer designed to teach key Industry 4.0 skills. As industries embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud-based automation, this system offers learners experience with the smart sensor technologies driving modern process control systems.
Learners engage with a range of smart sensors, including analog pressure sensors, electromagnetic flow sensors, ultrasonic level sensors, and point level sensors. The system also includes practical applications and real-world components such as an IO-Link Master, PC-based software, and simulations for level and flow sensing. With built-in curriculum, learners gain both technical know-how and a strong conceptual understanding of IIoT, edge and cloud computing, and data analytics in industrial environments.
Accelerate Welding Education with VRTEX® VR Systems
Build Confidence, Cut Costs: Discover Lincoln Electric's Virtual Welding Solutions
Explore a revolutionary way to train welders with the VRTEX® Virtual Reality Welding Training Platform from Lincoln Electric. Whether you're an educator, workforce trainer, or industry professional, the VRTEX® system offers a hands-on, immersive training solution that reduces costs and accelerates skill development.
- Reduce training time by up to 23%
- Increase certification rates by up to 42%
- Eliminate consumables like metal coupons, gas, and electricity
- Improve safety with no sparks, fumes, or heat
- Boost student confidence with real-time feedback and repetition
With optional oxy-fuel cutting, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW modules, VRTEX® gives learners the ability to master multiple welding techniques in a virtual environment. Available in compact and dual-user formats to fit any lab setup or budget.
Ready to level up your welding program? Download the catalog to explore all VRTEX® system options, features, and curriculum resources.
Virtual Reality Welding in Action: A Case Study from Chicago
Virtual Welding Saves Time and Materials
Discover how the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Center revolutionized their welding program with Lincoln Electric’s VRTEX® 360 Virtual Reality Welding Training Simulator.
Instructors saw dramatic results:
- Enrollment surged from 650 to 1,800 apprentices
- Saved tens of thousands of pounds of material
- Reduced electricity costs and increased training throughput
- Built student confidence before they ever struck a real arc
From new apprentices to seasoned journeymen, the VRTEX® created a safe, effective, and immersive environment that mimicked real welding scenarios—without sparks, fumes, or wasted steel. With instant feedback, visual cues, and replay mode, students learned faster and instructors taught more efficiently.
Want to see how they did it? Download the full case study and learn how VRTEX® is transforming welding programs across the nation.
Your Tabletop Welding Lab—Anywhere
VRTEX® 360 Compact: Portable VR Welding Training
The VRTEX® 360 Compact brings professional-grade virtual welding to classrooms, labs, and mobile training sites. Designed by Lincoln Electric, this tabletop simulator offers the full range of weld types, positions, and materials—without the need for consumables, gas, or real flame.
- Simulates GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes
- Includes realistic puddle, sparks, and sound feedback
- Virtual bend tests show cause of weld failure or success
- Replay mode and Weldometer™ track performance and savings
- Curriculum and instructor materials included via USB
Whether you're upskilling your workforce or starting a new CTE welding lab, the VRTEX® Compact makes it easy to scale quality instruction. Optional accessories include oxy-fuel cutting add-ons, travel cases, and table-mounted armrests.
Ready to reduce cost and improve results? Download the full product brochure and discover what the VRTEX® Compact can do for your welding program.
VRTEX® 360 Compact: The Smartest Way to Train Welders
The VRTEX® 360 Compact delivers everything welding programs need to train faster and smarter—all in a portable, affordable unit. From visual welding cues to oxy-fuel cutting simulations, this VR system replicates real-world procedures while eliminating waste, risk, and consumables.
- Save on energy, shielding gas, and materials
- Train in GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes
- Simulate pipe, plate, fillet, and groove joints in 1G–6G positions
- Instant scoring, demo welds, and multi-language options
- Supports lesson mode, remote access, and replay for instructors
With the VRTEX® Compact, welding students gain confidence early, reducing fear and improving retention. The integrated Weldometer™ shows cost savings per session, per day, and per year—justifying the investment in real time.
42% Certification Increase with VR Welding
A groundbreaking study by Iowa State University compared traditional welding training with a 50/50 blended model that integrated virtual reality using Lincoln Electric’s VRTEX® system. The results speak for themselves:
- 42% increase in overall certification rates
- 23% decrease in training time
- Significant reduction in material costs—over $2,600 in total savings
- Higher student engagement and collaborative learning
- More welds completed in less time without waste
Students using virtual welding could start over instantly, practice more frequently, and refine their skills without using metal, gas, or electricity—while still achieving better results.
Want to visualize the difference? Download the infographic poster for an at-a-glance summary of this influential study.
Date: April 6-11, 2026
Location: Colorado
Date: Friday. April 10, 2206
Location: Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT
Lucas-Nuelle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Training Solutions
Monday, August 11, 2025
Prepare your students for the future of automotive technology with Lucas-Nuelle’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Training Solutions — fully mapped to the ASE L4 certification requirements. These training systems bring real-world ADAS components into the classroom, allowing students to gain practical experience in diagnostics, calibration, and troubleshooting without the risks or costs of using a real vehicle.
Designed for modern classrooms and workshops, these training systems cover critical technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assistance, LIDAR, and Radar systems. The platform also includes CAN bus and Ethernet technologies for realistic data communication training — ensuring students understand the connectivity that drives today’s vehicles.
Key Benefits of Lucas-Nuelle ADAS Training:
- 100% aligned with ASE L4 certification standards
- Hands-on ADAS training without leaving the classroom
- Safe, repeatable, and scalable learning for large groups
- Build real-world diagnostic and calibration skills
Whether you teach at a Community College, technical school, or workforce training center, Lucas-Nuelle’s ADAS Training Systems provide the tools to transform complex automotive technologies into accessible, engaging lessons. Equip your students with future-ready skills that meet industry standards and employer expectations.
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Item Number:273-410SSDAC’s Sanitary Diaphragm Valve Cutaway, Stainless (273-410SS) is a specialized, sectioned valve and actuator assembly that unveils the complete working mechanism of a representative diaphragm-actuated, stainless steel control valve used in sanitary service. -
SanitationSim™ Series 8 waste disposal driving simulator delivers safe, scenario-based training for sanitation and recycling drivers—improving safety, efficiency, and fleet performance. -
Falls from scaffolds account for roughly 25% of fatal falls from all working surfaces. The primary goal of this course is to teach workers safe work procedures to follow when working on or around scaffolding. -
Item Number:373-529DAC Worldwide’s Schrader Service Valve Cutaway (373-529) is an economical, professionally-crafted specialty valve cutaway that supports training relating to Schrader valves, which are widely used for testing, servicing, and recharging within refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. -
Item Number:273-520DAC's Scotch-Yoke Actuator Cutaway (273-520) is a detailed valve actuator cutaway that depicts a common Scotch yoke-type valve actuator often used as a closure device on industrial 1/4-turn valves. -
Item Number:278-190DAC Worldwide’s Screw Pump Cutaway (278-190) depicts a sectioned industrial screw-type pump allows for convenient and realistic classroom training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of common process pumps used in various applications across the globe. -
Item Number:275-190DAC Worldwide’s Screw Pump Dissectible (Imo) (275-190) is one of a limited group of enhanced dissectible products. This re-manufactured, realistic dissectible industrial pump can be used for training relating to the repair and overhaul of specialized process pumps. -
This course will educate learners on best practices for maintaining general security in the workplace and safeguarding against cyber threats. -
Item Number:373-120DAC Worldwide’s Semi-Hermetic Compressor Cutaway (373-120) is an expertly-sectioned example of a common intermediate (1”-1 ½”) horsepower semi-hermetic refrigeration compressor that facilitates and supports practical training in compressor design, operating principles, and maintenance.
