• 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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  • Hard Hat VR Fall Protection
    The Fall Protection awareness simulation is ideal for future employees and supervisors who will work in or around construction environments. The primary goal of this course is to teach workers safe procedures when working at heights on a construction site.
  • DAC Heat Transfer & Steam
    Item Number:
    202-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Fan Balancing Trainer (202-000) is a precision assembly allowing for convenient demonstration and training in fan balancing and other vibration analysis-related topics. Based on the design of a typical squirrel cage fan, this heavy-duty aluminum device allows for assembly in a variety of configurations, creating a broad range of balancing scenarios.
  • DAC Heat Transfer & Steam
    Item Number:
    202-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Fan Balancing Training System Plus (202-PAC) is a hands-on industrial training system that allows learners to gain experience with fan balancing to achieve maximum fan efficiency and stability.
  • FANUC CERT Cart - LR MATE 200iD
    A large working envelope with a reach of 717 mm, and a payload of 7 kg, combine to provide solutions for high productivity handling and assembly applications.
  • Fanuc Robotics Cert Program
    With FANUC Robotics’ CERT Program, new courses and project based activities prepare students for a workplace that will be increasing in robotic automation. The Fanuc Robotics Education Training Cart incorporates the compact M-1+A robot housed in a self contained, mobile enclosure. The lightweight parallel-link M-1+A robot is designed for small part handling, high speed picking and assembly applications.
  • FANUC America now offers Certified Education Robot Training (CERT) to qualifying High Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities. With FANUC America's educational robots, students can learn to utilize the latest automation technology while applying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Industrial robotics training in the classroom can safely be achieved through the CERT program. FANUC America provides the necessary training to the instructor as well as a curriculum to introduce students to robot applications.
  • CNC Certified Education Training
    The FANUC CNC Certified Education Training program is an industry certification available to qualified high schools, community colleges, and universities. The program certifies instructors at educational institutions to train their students to program, set-up and operate CNC machine tools using FANUC’s control platform.
  • Master CNC Techniques with Cutting-Edge Simulation
    Item Number:
    D73F-0320-PB00
    Experience the cutting-edge in CNC machining simulation with FANUC's D73F-0320-PB00 simulator. Equipped with real kinematics, live machine movement, and advanced features like collision detection, immerse yourself in a true-to-life machining experience. Discover the power of virtual milling or lathe operations with our software-only version for seamless integration. Get ready to revolutionize your CNC training!
  • Part number AEX-6263-0300
    Item Number:
    A02B-0158-B100#US
    The FANUC CNC simulator is a perfect addition to the classroom and an essential component to gain maximum exposure to FANUC CNC controls when actual machine time is limited.
  • FANUC CR-7iA/L Collaborative Robot
    Item Number:
    CR-7iA/L
    Allows for a collaborative operation with human operators due to no need of safety fences, and enables to locate the robots close together in the manufacturing processes where operators also work, with using the compact size.

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