• FANUC CNC simulation system for education and workforce training

FANUC Certified Education Training Solutions

FANUC’s Certified Education Robot Training (CERT) program offers educational institutions and workforce training centers industry-standard robotics and CNC solutions. These systems are designed to prepare students and incumbent workers for high-paying careers in automation, manufacturing, and advanced technologies.

Download the full catalog to view available training carts, standalone robots, add-ons, simulation software, eLearning resources, and more.

  • Hands-on robotic carts, including fenceless, enclosed, and tabletop options
  • Curriculum-aligned solutions with industry credentials via NOCTI
  • CNC Simulators and ROBODRILL training equipment
  • Add-ons like iRVision, project kits, and collaborative EOAT
  • Detailed training path and instructor certification info

Why FANUC CERT?

  1. Globally recognized robotics and CNC platforms
  2. Customizable to your curriculum or program goals
  3. Access to advanced certification pathways for both students and instructors
  4. Grant opportunities and institutional pricing available

Ready to implement FANUC training solutions in your program? Contact Us.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Join us as we recap an incredible ACTE conference in beautiful San Antonio, Texas! This year, we partnered with leading manufacturers and educators to showcase the latest innovations in Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Discover how we’re shaping the future of technical education across Texas and beyond. Don't miss next year’s event in Nashville!

Architectural Engineering Design with 3D Printers, Laser Cutters & CAD

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Real Tools. Real Experience.

South Texas College (STC) is equipping the next generation of architectural engineers with the same industry-relevant tools used by professionals — all powered by solutions from Tech-Labs.

In their Architectural Engineering Design Technology program, students use cutting-edge technologies to bring concepts to life:

  • 3D Printers: Turn digital designs into physical prototypes in hours, not days
  • Laser Cutters: Precision cutting for models and materials across design projects
  • CAD Software: Professional-level 3D modeling tools for architectural design
  • Digital Fabrication Tools: Blending creativity with industry-ready applications

Students don’t just learn theory—they engage with hands-on tools to design, model, and fabricate structures they can touch. These real-world experiences prepare them for high-demand careers in architecture, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Bring These Tools to Your Program

We are proud to support institutions like STC by providing the equipment and expertise to build future-ready labs. Whether you’re enhancing an existing space or building from the ground up, we’ll help you bring industry-grade design and fabrication tools to your students.

Contact us to bring 3D printers, laser cutters, and interactive design technology to your program.

Prepare for High-Demand Careers in Automation and Maintenance

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Maria Olivera, a faculty instructor at South Texas College, shares insights into the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and Mechatronics program — a hands-on pathway to becoming a technician in today's high-tech workforce.

This program prepares students for careers in:

  • Mechatronics and Maintenance Technician roles
  • Automation Development and Systems Integration
  • Robotics, PLCs, and AC/DC Circuits
  • Fluid Power Systems and Electromechanical Devices

Training with Real Industry Tools

Through a partnership with Tech-Labs, students train using Amatrol industry-standard equipment designed to reflect real-world challenges. This hands-on approach ensures students graduate with the skills employers are looking for.

Versatile Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to work in a wide range of industries where automation, robotics, and maintenance play a key role. The training is comprehensive, yet adaptable to meet the needs of today's evolving manufacturing environments.

Tech-Labs is proud to support South Texas College with the latest training systems, helping students build the future of American manufacturing — one skill at a time.

Ready to learn more? Contact Us for more information.

Centralized Training Management for Construction Simulators

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Real-Time Insights. Custom Paths. Total Control.

In the ever-evolving world of construction and heavy equipment training, CM Labs’ Intellia Instructor delivers the centralized intelligence your training program needs to grow and thrive.

From the job site to the classroom, Intellia Instructor is designed to manage, monitor, and elevate training experiences using simulation-driven data and flexible learning paths.

  • Connect and manage an unlimited number of simulators
  • Customize training plans to suit your classroom objectives
  • Monitor student progress in real-time—on the go, via tablet
  • Trigger live hazards and distractions to mimic real job site challenges
  • Use on-demand reporting and analytics to identify skill gaps and boost performance

Immersive, Instructor-Friendly, and Fully Scalable

Intellia Instructor is built by engineers and equipment experts, delivering unmatched realism powered by CM Labs’ engineering-grade machine behavior. Trainees work at their own pace while instructors enjoy seamless classroom control and support.

Whether training new operators or upskilling experienced personnel, Intellia Instructor gives you the tools to deliver world-class simulation training in a flexible, scalable, and data-driven environment.

Powered by Vortex Technology

CM Labs' simulation systems, including the Intellia Instructor platform, are backed by decades of experience in simulation and engineering. Their Vortex Studio technology ensures authentic equipment response, accurate physics, and unmatched training realism.

Let us help you take your operator training to the next level with CM Labs simulation solutions. Contact us today to schedule a demo or learn more.

  • Maximize Your F900 Printer Potential with the Fortus FDC

Maximize Your F900 Printer Potential with the Fortus FDC

Download the Fortus FDC™ Quick Reference Guide and learn how this supplemental material delivery cabinet enhances the performance and reliability of your Stratasys F900® FDM® printer.

What is the Fortus FDC?

The Fortus FDC™ is a specialized cabinet that extends the material capacity of your F900 printer with up to two 250 ci spools, nearly tripling available material. Designed with built-in drying technology, it ensures optimal filament conditions to reduce print failures and boost productivity.

Key Benefits

  • Massive Material Capacity: Supports 500 ci of material—172% more capacity, enabling up to 2.7X longer run times.
  • Drying System: Uses heat and dry air to reduce filament moisture to 0.01% within 12–18 hours.
  • Touchscreen Interface: Features drying profiles, dewpoint, and temperature monitoring.
  • Compact & Mobile: Small footprint with swivel casters for flexible deployment.
  • Compatible Printers: Works with the F900, Fortus 900mc™ Plus, and Fortus® 450mc Gen III.

Compatible Materials

  • ULTEM™ 9085 resin (black and natural)
  • FDM® Nylon 12CF

Specifications

  • Spool Capacity: 250 ci (4100 cc) per spool
  • Weight per Full Spool: < 20 lbs (9 kg), material-dependent
  • Power: 10 amp, 230V, 1 phase (50/60 Hz)
  • Compressed Air: 80–120 psi, 7 cfm, non-lubricated
  • Cabinet Size: 29" x 29" (74 cm x 74 cm)
  • Cabinet Weight: 474 lb (215 kg)
  • Certifications: CE and TÜV compliant

Download your copy today and discover how the Fortus FDC can elevate your additive manufacturing workflow.

  • CAD/CAM Solutions & Projects for Education

Discover the latest in precision engineering and educational innovation with the Denford Product Catalog. Whether enhancing a school STEM lab, outfitting a technical college, or integrating CAD/CAM into your training program, Denford has the CNC and manufacturing tools to match your needs.

What's Inside?

  • New MCR 100 CNC Router – Purpose-built for F1 in Schools car manufacturing
  • F1 in Schools Primary Class – Engaging STEM learning for students aged 9–11
  • Denford’s CNC Machines – Including routers, mills, lathes, and engravers
  • Laser and Water Jet Cutters – Versatile tools for advanced material processing
  • 3D Scanning & CAM Software – EasySCAN, QuickCAM Pro, LaserCAM, and more
  • Complete Education Packages – From curriculum kits to classroom race systems

Why Choose Denford?

  1. Over 70 Years of Innovation
  2. Global Educational Reach – Supporting 26,000+ schools in 52 countries
  3. Hands-On Learning – Tools that transform classrooms into real-world labs

How to Use the Catalog

From compact desktop routers like the MCR 100 to large-format systems like the Router 6600 Pro, the catalog offers detailed specs, features, and educational applications. Simply browse by product type or training need to find the right equipment for your classroom or lab.

Download the Denford Catalog today and explore hands-on STEM and engineering training solutions built for the future.

  • Compact CNC Machines for Education

Micromill Pro & Microturn Pro: Intro to CNC Training

Looking for a safe, reliable, and educational way to teach CNC machining? The Denford Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro offer an ideal introduction to CNC milling and turning for students at the secondary or post-secondary level. These compact machines feature enclosed, interlocking guards and variable spindle speeds, making them a perfect fit for modern classrooms and training labs.

Perfect for the Classroom

With built-in safety features and educational software, these machines are designed for hands-on learning without compromising safety or performance. The compact footprint and optional shared workstation make the Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro an affordable and flexible solution for schools, community colleges, and workforce development centers.

Download the full spec sheet to explore how the Denford Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro can enhance your CNC education program.

  • FDM | PC-ESD

FDM® PC-ESD is a polycarbonate (PC) based material formulated to provide consistent electrostatic dissipative (ESD) performance across different geometries. PC-ESD is a Stratasys-formulated Validated Material for the Fortus 450mc and F900 and can be used in a variety of tools, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids where ESD performance is critical to ensure that electrical components are not damaged due to static discharge. As a strong, durable, ESD material with a higher allowable usage temperature, excellent mechanical properties, and good chemical resistance, PC-ESD is an excellent material for printed circuit board (PCB) production, electronic manufacturing, and electronic assembly applications.

  • Stratasys FDM Material Downloads

VICTREX AM™ 200 is based on LMPAEK™ technology and is part of the PEEK family in the PAEK polymer group. Explicitly designed for additive manufacturing, offers the benefits of a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) material while addressing challenges associated with 3D printing, this group of polymers that includes PEEK and PEKK.

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  • 3D PrintPRO range of 3D printing fume extraction and filtration

    The BOFA 3D PrintPRO 3 incorporates an externally mounted plenum system which effectively captures fumes generated during the printing process and returns ultra clean, filtered air to the operator’s breathing zone.

    The BOFA 3D PrintPRO 3 has the benefits of low cost, low power consumption, and integral speed control. Each filtration unit is supplied with connection hoses and ‘print your own’ plenum instructions.

  • 3D PrintPRO range of 3D printing fume extraction and filtration systems

    The BOFA 3D PrintPRO 4 provides a high fume evacuation and filtration rate when connected to a large enclosed 3D printer via its extraction off take point. the system can also return the filtered clean air either back to the printer enclosure for a cleaner print area or to the operator’s breathing zone.

    The BOFA 3D PrintPRO 4 combines high flow rate with speed control within a compact free-standing unit.

  • OnRobot Collaborative Robot Accessories
    Item Number:
    3FG15
    With a payload of up to 15kg, the 3FG15 is ideal for gripping a wide range of cylindrical objects in machine-tending applications such as CNC lathe machines and offers seamless integration with the robots of your choice.
  • DAC Industrial Skills Training Model
    Item Number:
    603-000
    Hands-on exercises include industry-relevant process control skills, such as: setting and adjusting pressure switches; installation and calibration of an electronic flow measurement channel; and determining a temperature, pressure, level, and flow process’ operation characteristics.
  • Item Number:
    970-DRV1F
    Train students and technicians on AC electronic drives using the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755. The Amatrol 970-DRV1F delivers hands-on VFD wiring, programming, communications, and troubleshooting with FaultPro and interactive eLearning.
  • Hands-On Electrical Skills Trainer
    Item Number:
    429E
    DAC Worldwide’s AC Variable Frequency Drive Training System Plus (429E) examines AC variable speed drive principles. Learners will explore variable frequency AC solid-state control of 3-phase electric motors in various automation applications.
  • Teach Basic Electrical Skills Hands-On
    Item Number:
    T7017A
    The model T7017A includes a bench top-mount workstation, AC power supply, DC power supply, electrical components set, lead set, hand-held multimeter, circuit tester, built-in instrumentation console, electrical circuit simulation software, student learning materials for both theory and lab, and teacher’s assessment guide. This system uses industrial quality components to help students become better prepared for what they will encounter on the job.
  • Academic Software Package
    VXelements is a powerful integrated 3D scanning software platform that works in complete synergy with the entire fleet of Creaform’s 3D measurement solutions. It combines both acquisition and application modules into the same simple, easy-to-use interface, providing a complete solution rather than a simple measurement device alone.
  • DAC HVAC Cutaway
    Item Number:
    373-601
    DAC Worldwide’s ACR Liquid Line Filter/Drier Cutaway is a carefully-crafted, sectioned example of a commonly-encountered liquid line filter/drier.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    373-602
    This economical, sectioned example showcases the device’s operating principle, internal components, and related installation concerns. Multiple cutaways unveil all internal components, which enhances classroom training in HVAC system design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive/predictive maintenance.

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