The Catapult Lab is a great entry point to the MINDS-i system. The provided exercises focus on the creative build process, data collection and the PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act) used in the industry for decades, for design engineering, product troubleshooting & problem-solving.
Flexible, Industry-Aligned Training Solutions
Today’s learners expect more flexibility than ever—courses that are available on campus, online, and on their schedule—without sacrificing the hands-on experience needed to build real-world skills.
Tech-Labs provides proven training solutions that help colleges and training organizations meet these demands. Our learning programs are designed to develop job-ready skills through a combination of hands-on equipment, interactive eLearning, and virtual lab experiences.
Through partnerships with leading manufacturers like Amatrol, Tech-Labs offers a full range of learning systems that support both traditional lab environments and flexible, remote learning models. These solutions enable institutions to deliver consistent, high-quality training—whether students are in the classroom or learning from home.
Unlocking STEM Opportunities for Future Careers
According to the National Science Board, in 2019, the STEM workforce represented 23% of the total U.S. workforce. Notably, over half of STEM workers don't hold a bachelor’s degree and are prominent in sectors like health care (19%), construction trades (20%), installation and repair (21%), and production (14%). STEM workers experienced lower unemployment (2%) compared to non-STEM workers (4%) in 2019, with higher median earnings.
Our Approach
Through activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum, our programs empower students to apply their knowledge, solve problems, and lead their own learning. When students see the relevance of their education to their lives and careers, they become more engaged and successful.
The U.S. Dept. of Labor forecasts that the automotive industry is expected to add 237,500 new jobs and have a 30 percent growth rate through 2020
We offer a variety of training products for this career cluster including:
- Automotive Technology and Diesel Engine programs from LJ Create
- SimSpray virtual reality paint spraying for Collision Repair programs
- Simlog Heavy Equipment Simulators for training heavy equipment operators
- OilTec Port Crane Simulators
- Transas Maritime Simulation & Training
Helping Solve Industry 4.0
APT Manufacturing Solutions has over 25 years of unique insights on industrial needs and applications that help high-tech automation. They are authorized FANUC robotics integrators certified at the highest level (IV).
These years of experience allow APT to design and build equipment and curriculum that advances industry 4.0 and IIoT manufacturing in vocational schools, trade schools, and universities throughout the US.
Innovative Technologies and Lifecycle Solutions for the Marine and Energy Markets
Wartsila offers best-in-class navigation systems and integrated bridge solutions, recognized training and simulation solutions, renowned VTMS and coastal surveillance systems, fleet and port management systems, onboard and individual decision support systems for professional crew and pilots, as well as popular applications for leisure and the marine mass market.
Wartsila is a trendsetter and visionary of the market for the last 25 years. Wartsila promotes its own concept of e-Navigation as the future model for Marine IT integrating all elements of the marine industry and all systems into one information environment.
Developing future leaders in advanced manufacturing.
Desktop Metal is reinventing how engineering and manufacturing teams produce metal parts - from prototyping through mass production.
By investing in 3D printing, students can gain hands-on experience by designing and producing their own functional parts and build the skills needed for next-generation manufacturing careers.
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Item Number:MCK-ECLB-2WDThis fast and sleek 1/10th scale electric car comes with all the electronics and hardware needed to assemble the kit and includes easy to use visual instructions. This kit is also compatible with most hobby standard DC motors, gears, radio transmitters, servos, bodies, wheels, tires, and more. -
Item Number:MCK-107P-001Prepare students for FAA Part 107 knowledge areas with the MINDS-i FAA 107 Certification Prep Course. Explore regulations, airspace, weather, safety, and UAV operations in a 45-hour program. -
Item Number:CPK-W4X4-001Explore the Minds-i Search and Rescue Competition Kit, created for SkillsUSA robotics events. Learn how students can build, program, and remotely operate robots to tackle real-world rescue challenges. -
Item Number:MTModern mining equipment is increasingly complex, costly, and difficult to operate productively. As a result, proper operator training has become everyone's business. The fact is, it takes training to spot a truck and position it for loading under a full bucket. It also takes training to back up a truck just using mirrors under that bucket. Otherwise, your mining operations will suffer from lower productivity, higher fuel costs, increased tire wear, and more equipment maintenance and repair. -
Item Number:MCRASimlog’s Advanced Edition puts you at the controls of a modern rough-terrain mobile crane equipped with telescoping boom and jib, and a variety of hook-blocks with best-in-class simulation graphics and physics, slings that go “slack”, and a boom that deflects. And now there’s wind, with parameters to define the direction, strength, and gusting. -
CM Labs’ Mobile Training Center is designed to give organizations the flexibility to offer training and assessment anywhere. It provides on-site presence, reducing team displacement and job site disruption. Community colleges and vocational schools can expand training locations and access markets previously out of reach or too remote. -
Item Number:TRV10L / TRV25Mobile robotic welding training with the MOD-WELD® Cobot Traveler. Teach FANUC cobot welding, programming, and real-world fabrication workflows in flexible lab environments. -
Item Number:DCDA-30Teach advanced robotic welding with the MOD-WELD® Cobot Drop Center, a FANUC CRX-25iA dual-axis positioner system for hands-on automation and fabrication training. -
Allow your welders to double their throughput with a pre-engineered robot welding system. Both the MAC series, designed with a FANUC CRX Cobot, and the MATE series, designed with a FANUC ARC Mate robot, give endless opportunities for quick setup and ease of use.
