Motion control is used where conventional motor control, using discrete inputs and outputs, cannot achieve the accuracy needed to produce a product. This applies to a wide range of industries that need to meet market demands for greater system throughput and improved output quality and precision. Some of these industries include automotive, energy, medical, petroleum, printing, and packaging. A good example of motion control is an offset printing press that uses four motors to print four separate colors on a page and another motor to turn the feed roll. A motion controller sends acceleration and velocity commands to each motor to control its speed, torque, and rotor position. At the same time the motion controller monitors these parameters and adjusts the output as needed to create a legible color image on the page.

Production, without the line.
Imagine production without the oppressive costs and time requirements of tooling. Make changes quickly and affordably — at any stage in the production cycle. Create low–volume assembly fixtures and jigs directly from CAD data.
Direct digital manufacturing is where the world is going, and nothing will get you there faster than the truly transformative 3D production systems from Stratasys.
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The Stratasys 3D Production Series brings world-class prototyping, tooling and digital manufacturing to your designers and engineers. The Fortus 250mc is the most compact and affordable machine, offering advanced 3D manufacturing capabilities in an office-friendly footprint. Fortus 900mc 3D Production Systems offer the widest range of Fused Deposition Modeling materials, including high performance thermoplastics, for amazingly durable, accurate parts as large as 36 x 24 x 36 in. with predictable mechanical, chemical and thermal properties.
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Prepare students for meaningful careers in clean energy with hands-on, industry-relevant training in Solar PV, Solar Thermal, and Wind Energy. As the global demand for sustainable energy grows, so does the need for a skilled workforce ready to implement and maintain these technologies.
- Curriculum-aligned with green energy certifications
- Real-world skills in electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
- Ideal for high schools, community colleges, and technical training centers
Explore our green energy training solutions below or contact us to design a custom training program.
Wind turbines are a cornerstone of the renewable energy landscape. Our Wind Energy training systems provide hands-on experience with turbine components, energy conversion, and control systems—essential skills for careers in renewable energy, power generation, and electromechanical technology.
- Interactive trainers for turbine hubs, nacelles, and blade systems
- Curriculum covers generator systems, control logic, and safety protocols
- Supports skill development for utility-scale and distributed wind systems
Help students master the mechanics of wind power and explore high-demand energy careers.
Hands-On, Job-Ready Skills for Solar Technicians

The future of solar energy is strong. Solar energy is being used in a broad range of applications such as generating electricity or home and utility use, directly heating hot water for homes, supplying heat for home heating systems, direct power for remote electronics such as information signs, and more. This is leading to an increased demand for qualified Solar Technicians.
Solar Technicians require specialized job skills, combining electrical and plumbing skills with solar technology savvy. They face unique challenges in bringing solar technology to commercial and residential applications. Our programs allow students to build the knowledge they need as well as develop the hands-on skills required. Successful Solar Technicians incorporate many traditional technical disciplines like electric motor control, wiring, rotating machines, piping, pumps, power distribution, etc. along with more specialized skills in solar technologies like solar installation, PV and thermal system troubleshooting, and specialized solar piping and pumps.
"Green Technology is the application of the environmental science to conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. Sustainable development is the core of environmental technologies." - Wikipedia
The field of "green technology" encompasses a continuously evolving group of methods and materials, from techniques for generating energy to non-toxic cleaning products.
The goals that inform developments in this rapidly growing field include:
- Sustainability: meeting the needs of society in ways that can continue indefinitely into the future without damaging or depleting natural resources.
- "Cradle to cradle" design as opposed to the manufacturers "cradle to grave" cycle by creating products that can be fully reclaimed or re-used.
- Source reduction: reducing waste and pollution by changing patterns of production and consumption.
- Innovation: developing alternatives to technologies - whether fossil fuel or chemical intensive agriculture - that have been demonstrated to damage health and the environment.
- Viability: creating a center of economic activity around technologies and products that benefit the environment, speeding their implementation and creating new careers that truly protect the planet.
Hands-On HVAC/R Training Systems
Tech-Labs provides complete HVAC/R training solutions designed for schools, community colleges, and workforce development programs. Our systems prepare learners for real-world careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration by combining interactive eLearning, troubleshooting practice, and industry-standard equipment.
Why Choose Our HVAC Training Solutions?
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Learners practice with real components found in modern HVAC/R systems.
- Certification Readiness: Aligns with key industry credentials, such as NATE and EPA Section 608.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage students with practical troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Flexible Options: Choose from entry-level refrigeration basics to advanced residential, commercial, and green energy trainers.
Comprehensive Curriculum & eLearning
Many of our HVAC/R training systems come with interactive multimedia curricula that blend theory with application. Lessons are available online, allowing flexible learning inside or outside the classroom. Instructors gain access to digital tools for tracking student progress, quizzes, and assessments.
Applications Across Education & Industry
Our HVAC training systems are ideal for:
- High school CTE and STEM programs
- Community colleges and trade schools
- Apprenticeship and workforce development programs
- Industrial training centers upgrading technician skills
Get Started with HVAC Training Solutions
Equip your students with the skills needed to succeed in the HVAC/R industry. Contact Tech-Labs today to request a quote, schedule a demo, or learn more about how Amatrol’s HVAC training systems can fit into your program.
Modern industry relies on highly complex production systems to produce high-quality, economical products for an ever demanding world. Mechatronics teaches systems thinking that is required to effectively operate, program, and problem solve in this complex environment. With the rapid proliferation of automation technology, mechatronics has become one of the fastest growing technical education programs in the world. Many technologies are integrated to make these sophisticated production systems:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Software
The study of Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, and computer engineering. Tech-Labs offers teaching resources from industry leaders Amatrol and FANUC.
The Oil and Gas Industry provides the fuel that keeps the world moving forward and connects us in previously impossible ways. Tech-Labs is proud to offer a wide variety training resources from Amatrol and Bayport Technical which includes Cut Away Valves, Acrylic Trainers and Demonstrators, Working Models...
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Item Number:ULTRA X6000The ULTRA X6000 platform offers laser material processing for the widest possible range of materials. It is designed and ideally suited for precision material processing in manufacturing, research and development, academic research, and prototyping environments. With its unique modular architecture, customizable solutions can be easily reconfigured with a wide array of options for enhancing performance, capability, and safety.
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Item Number:130-DTU1 | 130-DTU2 | 132-DTT5 | 132-DTT6 | 132-FCCUUnit Operations give operators a peek inside the systems they work with every day. Includes: Distillation Trainers, a Distillation Tray model, and working demonstrators covering Distillation Towers and Fluid Catalytic Cracking.
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With its open multimedia courses, the UniTrain system has pursued this approach for many years, thus enabling it to be deployed in diverse learning scenarios. The multimedia courses are closely aligned with international standards to allow their integration into numerous learning management systems.
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Item Number:200-2083DAC Worldwide’s Urethane Tire Coupling Cutaway (200-2083) highlights a professionally-crafted, sectioned industrial shaft coupling. The full-size, fully-detailed example gives learners a first-hand view into a component that is found in various applications worldwide and supports both instructor-led training and student self-discovery.
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Every individual should be trained with hands-on skills for basic workplace safety. With our Enterprise Safety package, you get seven modules that allow learners to put safety training into practice in a safe, virtual environment. The training modules include Confined Space, LOTO, Fall Protection, AED, CPR, Fire Suppression, and Virus Vision.
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Item Number:250-000DAC Worldwide’s Valve Packing Training System (250-000) is a detailed replica of a six-inch gate valve, equipped with a backseat, which facilitates the proper removal and installation of packing.
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Item Number:250-PACIndustrial maintenance technicians must be familiar with a wide variety of valves used throughout many different types of industries. A common task technicians encounter on the job is replacing valve packing to prevent valves from leaking.
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Item Number:272-718DAC Worldwide's Dissectible Variable Area Flow Meter (272-718) (rotameter) allows for close visual inspection of a common PVC and acrylic liquid flow meter to better understand its function, design characteristics, operation, and possible maintenance.
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Item Number:205-290DAC Worldwide's Variable Speed Gear Reducer Cutaway is a sectioned variable speed industrial gear reducer. Speed variations allow for continuous variable-ratio speed adjustment of mechanical systems are still regularly encountered in industrial applications due to their durability, dependability, and consistency of operation.
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Item Number:275-128DDAC Worldwide’s Vertical Centrifugal Pump Dissectible (275-128D) is an actual industrial centrifugal pump assembly that allows for realistic training in the field or bench-top disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of a vertical centrifugal pump.