• Hands-On Learning with Stratasys, UltiMaker, and Caracol

Inspiring Innovation at Every Education Level

3D Printing Solutions for Classrooms, Labs, and Research Centers

From elementary classrooms to advanced university research labs, 3D printing is revolutionizing the way students learn, design, and solve problems. By transforming digital ideas into physical models, additive manufacturing provides learners with the opportunity to experiment, test, and refine their concepts in real time. These hands-on experiences not only strengthen creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration but also help students build the practical skills today’s workforce demands. Whether used to inspire curiosity in young learners or to push the boundaries of research at the graduate level, 3D printing opens doors to new possibilities in education and beyond.

Solutions for Every Stage of Learning

K-12 Classrooms

Introducing 3D printing early helps spark curiosity in STEM. Students gain confidence by creating tangible projects, exploring design thinking, and developing problem-solving skills. Affordable, classroom-friendly systems like UltiMaker make it easy for schools to integrate 3D printing into science, technology, and engineering programs.

Technical & Community Colleges

Career and technical education programs use 3D printing to bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications. Learners preparing for industry certifications can practice rapid prototyping, fixture design, and additive manufacturing fundamentals using Stratasys and Ultimaker printers, gaining job-ready skills in engineering, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

Colleges & Universities

At the higher education level, 3D printing attracts top students, faculty, and industry partnerships. Stratasys professional systems offer an unmatched variety of materials, detail, and durability, supporting disciplines ranging from engineering and architecture to life sciences and the fine arts. Caracol’s large-format 3D printing pushes design boundaries, enabling universities to prototype full-scale components for aerospace, construction, and automotive applications.

Research & Industry Collaboration

Universities and research institutions are using 3D printing to break barriers in innovation. With advanced additive technologies, researchers can test new materials, develop high-performance prototypes, and engage industry partners on real-world challenges. These collaborations not only expand knowledge but also give students meaningful opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects.


Ready to see how 3D printing can transform your classrooms, labs, or research programs?

Schedule a visit to our Solutions Center to explore Stratasys, UltiMaker, and Caracol technologies in action—or request a sample part to experience the quality firsthand.

  • Creaform and Artec 3D Scanning Technology

Tech-Labs offers a wide range of 3D scanners to fit your needs and budget. Our 3D scanners range from portable handheld scanners to a system of multiple scanners that work together to scan larger objects faster and more accurately.

A 3D scanner is a device that analyzes a real-world object or environment to collect data on its shape and possibly its appearance (i.e. color and texture). The collected data can then be used to construct digital three-dimensional models.

Many different technologies can be used to build these 3D-scanning portable devices; each technology comes with its own limitations, advantages, and costs. Many limitations in the kind of objects that can be digitized are still present, for example, optical technologies encounter many difficulties with shiny, mirroring, or transparent objects. For example, industrial computed tomography scanning can be used to construct digital 3D models, applying non-destructive testing.

Collected 3D data is useful for a wide variety of applications. These devices are used extensively by the entertainment industry in the production of movies and video games. Other common applications of this technology include industrial design, orthotics and prosthetics, reverse engineering and prototyping, quality control/inspection and documentation of cultural artifacts.

  • Teach advanced manufacturing skills

Amatrol delivers total learning solutions for Advanced Manufacturing Training!

Tech-Labs offers technical training equipment and curriculum from Amatrol’s Advanced Manufacturing program. Amatrol’s industry-leading equipment and curriculum are developed in partnership with industry to deliver job-ready, industry-relevant skills. Working closely with companies like Caterpillar, Tropicana, and many others Amatrol has designed equipment for workplace success.

Key Features

  • Highly Demanded Industry Skills: Hands-On, Job-Ready
  • Individualized Self-Paced or Group Learning Flexibility
  • Extensive Curriculum Spanning Basics Through Advanced
  • Authentic Industrial Troubleshooting
  • Durable, Industrial Equipment Designed for Effective Teaching
  • Superior Multimedia Interactivity Connects With Learners
  • eAssessment to Accelerate Learning, Improve Effectiveness
  • Learning Anywhere, Anytime – 24 x 7
  • Outstanding Support
  • Computer Based Training (CBT) with Amatrol’s eAssessment (available via the web)
  • FANUC America CNC & Robotics

As FANUC America's exclusive Education Authorized Reseller in Texas and Oklahoma, we provide our customers with high-quality CNC and Robotics learning systems. As the leading CNC and Robot manufacturer with the most extensive installed base, students will most likely use FANUC CNCs or Robots when entering the workforce.

There is a growing need for skilled workers competent in the setup, programming, and operation of CNCs. Since more manufacturers trust their operations to FANUC CNCs than any other control platform, students and workers must become FANUC CNC certified.

FANUC’s Certified Education Robot Training system sets the industrial robot certification training standard. As the number one supplier of intelligent robots, more FANUC robots are working in manufacturing and industrial facilities than any other brand. The FANUC Robots Certified Education Robot Training Cell is extremely valuable to trade schools, high schools, community colleges, and engineering schools.

  • Information Technology and Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity skills gap is estimated at 1.8 million unfilled positions globally. Tech-Labs is proud to offer IT and cybersecurity training programs from Marcraft ETG.

We offer a line of training systems for Advanced Manufacturing from Amatrol, including equipment specifically designed to teach hydraulics and pneumatics.

Tech-Labs is proud to offer equipment and curriculum from Amatrol’s Advanced Manufacturing program. Amatrol’s industry-leading equipment and curriculum is developed in partnership with industry to deliver job-ready, industry-relevant skills. Working closely with companies like Caterpillar, Tropicana, and many others Amatrol has designed equipment for workplace success.

Tech-Labs offers a wide range of training products designed to keep pace with the world of Advanced Manufacturing. From Hydraulics to Process Control to CNC there is a program for any application.

  • Motor Control Training Equipment
Tech-Labs offers technical training equipment and curriculum from Amatrol’s Advanced Manufacturing line. Amatrol’s motor control trainers and curriculum is developed to deliver job-ready, industry-relevant motor control skills.

Advanced Manufacturing Skills For Workplace Success!

Amatrol’s mechanical training systems are the best in the industry. Our learning programs are developed in partnership with industry and education to ensure that the skills are on target to support modern industry needs. We off a wide variety of Amatrol training systems to meet the many diverse demands in mechanical training. Our learning programs are equally effective for technicians, engineers, production workers, and anyone needing further understanding and skills in mechanical systems.
  • Process Control Trainer

Process control is a versatile and vital part of major industries, including power generation; petrochemicals; food processing and bottling; chemical manufacturing; biotechnology; pharmaceuticals; and refineries.

Because of the wide application of this key component, Amatrol has developed the largest and most in-depth offering of industrial process control training options available. Amatrol offers four major process control trainers, each covering a different process control application: level and flow, temperature, analytical, and pressure. Amatrol also offers a variety of training options for related process control applications such as HART communication protocol, Foundation Fieldbus, and SCADA.

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  • DAC Sample Boards
    Item Number:
    868-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Hose and Coupling Sample Board (868-PAC) is a package of four (4) rack-mountable sample boards, and an associated rolling rack support assembly (910) that allows for convenient training in the safe identification, installation, and removal of multiple common hose and coupling assemblies.
  • Amatrol HVAC Controls Training Equipment
    Item Number:
    T7300
    The HVAC Controls System, T7300, is a comprehensive training solution with features inspired by the 85-MT5 Electric Motor Control Training System. It offers a dual-sided layout with 12 panels (expandable) and incorporates built-in safety mechanisms and optional FaultPro computer-based fault insertion software.
  • LJ Create | Automotive Trainers
    Item Number:
    756-01
    The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Trainer provides students and instructors with the opportunity to demonstrate, investigate, and fault-find a simulation of a hybrid vehicle electrical system.
  • Amatrol Basic Fluid Power Trainer 850-CD1
    Item Number:
    850-CD1
    Amatrol’s Basic Fluid Power Learning System – Double-Sided A-Frame Bench with Two Hydraulic Manifolds (850-CD1) is built to provide for both hydraulic and pneumatic systems training. Equipped with one set of basic hydraulics training (85-BH) panels and basic pneumatics training (85-BP) panels.
  • DAC Cutaway Trainers
    Item Number:
    710
    DAC Worldwide’s Hydraulic Component Cutaway Set (710) is a tabletop assortment of industrial hydraulic components that have been modified for classroom use as training aids.
  • DAC Worldwide Cutaway Trainers | 278-170
    Item Number:
    278-170
    DAC Worldwide’s Hydraulic Diaphragm Metering Pump Cutaway, Lost Motion Adjustment Type (278-170) depicts a sectioned positive-displacement pump, which allows for realistic classroom or lab training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of common metering or in controlled volume pumps used in various sectors across the world.
  • Process Pump Maintenance Skills
    Item Number:
    275-130
    DAC Worldwide’s Hydraulic Diaphragm Pump Dissectible (275-130) features a fully restored industrial positive displacement diaphragm pump to create a teaching aid for process pump maintenance training.
  • Cost Effective Simulation for Training Heavy Equipment Operators
    Item Number:
    HEX
    Simlog's Hydraulic Excavator Personal Simulator puts trainees at the controls of a modern Hydraulic Excavator in interaction with an articulated dump truck. Using life-like dynamic terrain combined with our intelligent instructional design, your trainees are guided through a series of 12 skill-building Simulation Modules.
  • Hands-On Sump-Type Hydraulic Filter Training
    Item Number:
    773-055
    DAC Worldwide’s Hydraulic Filter Cutaway (773-055) is a professionally-crafted sectioned example of a commonly-encountered sump-type hydraulic filter used in hydraulic systems to maintain oil quality and machine health. The training aid enhances classroom training in hydraulic system design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
  • Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Cutaway Model: 773-050
    Item Number:
    773-050
    DAC Worldwide's Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Cutaway (773-050) is a Bourdon tube-type pressure widely used in industrial liquid and gas processes to monitor and document system pressures. The full-size, fully-detailed example gives learners a first-hand view into a component that is found in various applications worldwide.

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