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.
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.
We offer equipment and curriculum from Amatrol and FANUC . 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 work place success. FANUC offers the most complete range of industry-leading products and services for robotics, CNC systems, and factory automation solutions.
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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.
Find Your 3D Production System
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: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.
