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Simulation in Education
Many different industries are evolving with the addition of ‪virtual reality‬. One key one is education. Virtual reality helps reduce costs of material. Many times it take up less of an area, and students are able to get more hands-on training, faster, in a safe environment. We offer a wide range of training products, from ‪welding‬, spraying to heavy equipment operating.
Shutting Down Your 3D Printer
Shutting Down Your 3D Printer Over the Holidays
It is required to shut down your PolyJet machine if it will not be used for a week or more to prevent clogging of the printer heads. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. Unlike a PolyJet machine, shutting down an FDM 3D printer is not necessary when it will not be used for an extended period of time; however, it is an easy 3-step process that takes just a few minutes and is a great way to conserve energy.
Tech-Labs Leaves Quality Footprint

Tech-Labs is one of the few platinum distributors for Stratasys, a pioneer in 3D technology and one of the largest suppliers of 3D printers in the world. Tech-Labs is also a full-service provider of educational equipment and software, distributing robotics, e-learning and heavy equipment simulators.

3D Printing Education
New Stratasys Education Modules: Ear Bud Holder & Chess Set
The new education modules, available only to Stratasys customers, are designed for educators to take students through a full product development life cycle, from concept sketch to CAD design and finally 3D print. Modules are unique and each one focuses on a specific project with various durations from days to weeks. These modules are created with a comprehensive outline with an overall objective, project resources, design criteria and process.
Top Tactics to Secure Funding for your 3D Printer
Top Tactics to Secure Funding for your 3D Printer
Secure Funding for your 3D Printer: Refining your mission, telling a good story that meshes with funding goals and reaching out to the community spell success when you’re seeking grants to cover the costs.
Tech-Labs Turns 40!
Tech-Labs Turns 40!
It has been forty years since our President, Tim Brown, left Georgia in an old Dodge Dart with a dream to build a company that would ultimately improve peoples' lives. It was his dream to partner with educational institutions in Texas and Oklahoma by providing the latest technology and curriculum available and the best quality training equipment in education to enable students to achieve successful careers.
Dede, Tim & Warner
Ground Breaking for the New Building

Last Friday we held the groundbreaking event for the construction of our new building. It was a pleasure to get most of our Tech-Labs team together - both those that have worked with the company for over twenty years and those that have joined our team during our recent growth.

5 Simple Steps to Remote eLearning
5 Steps to Implement Remote eLearning
In the hands-on world of advanced manufacturing, online learning can be difficult. Not to worry. We have the solutions to give your students interactive lessons from anywhere on any device. As an instructor, you can assign hand-picked courses, track learning for each student, and have peace of mind as your class continues on schedule. We can help get your eLearning program up and running in less than a week.
Tech-Labs eLearning & CTE Resources
COVID-19 Update
Amid this uncertainty, we wanted to assure you that we are fully operational and here to support your school through the changes needed to reach your students remotely. We have partnered with educators for over 40 years to provide high-quality teaching resources, and we are here to help you. We have made the necessary adjustments in our workflow to ensure the safety of our employees, while still allowing us to provide exceptional service to our customers.
How to Properly Shutdown your Stratasys Printer
How to Properly Shutdown your Stratasys Printer
It is important to properly shutdown your Stratasys 3D Printer when not in use for an extended time. Find out how to shutdown both PolyJet and FDM 3D Printers.

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