Join us as we recap an incredible ACTE conference in beautiful San Antonio, Texas! This year, we partnered with leading manufacturers and educators to showcase the latest innovations in Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Discover how we’re shaping the future of technical education across Texas and beyond. Don't miss next year’s event in Nashville!

Real Tools. Real Experience.

South Texas College (STC) is equipping the next generation of architectural engineers with the same industry-relevant tools used by professionals — all powered by solutions from Tech-Labs.

In their Architectural Engineering Design Technology program, students use cutting-edge technologies to bring concepts to life:

  • 3D Printers: Turn digital designs into physical prototypes in hours, not days
  • Laser Cutters: Precision cutting for models and materials across design projects
  • CAD Software: Professional-level 3D modeling tools for architectural design
  • Digital Fabrication Tools: Blending creativity with industry-ready applications

Students don’t just learn theory—they engage with hands-on tools to design, model, and fabricate structures they can touch. These real-world experiences prepare them for high-demand careers in architecture, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Bring These Tools to Your Program

We are proud to support institutions like STC by providing the equipment and expertise to build future-ready labs. Whether you’re enhancing an existing space or building from the ground up, we’ll help you bring industry-grade design and fabrication tools to your students.

Contact us to bring 3D printers, laser cutters, and interactive design technology to your program.

Real-Time Insights. Custom Paths. Total Control.

In the ever-evolving world of construction and heavy equipment training, CM Labs’ Intellia Instructor delivers the centralized intelligence your training program needs to grow and thrive.

From the job site to the classroom, Intellia Instructor is designed to manage, monitor, and elevate training experiences using simulation-driven data and flexible learning paths.

  • Connect and manage an unlimited number of simulators
  • Customize training plans to suit your classroom objectives
  • Monitor student progress in real-time—on the go, via tablet
  • Trigger live hazards and distractions to mimic real job site challenges
  • Use on-demand reporting and analytics to identify skill gaps and boost performance

Immersive, Instructor-Friendly, and Fully Scalable

Intellia Instructor is built by engineers and equipment experts, delivering unmatched realism powered by CM Labs’ engineering-grade machine behavior. Trainees work at their own pace while instructors enjoy seamless classroom control and support.

Whether training new operators or upskilling experienced personnel, Intellia Instructor gives you the tools to deliver world-class simulation training in a flexible, scalable, and data-driven environment.

Powered by Vortex Technology

CM Labs' simulation systems, including the Intellia Instructor platform, are backed by decades of experience in simulation and engineering. Their Vortex Studio technology ensures authentic equipment response, accurate physics, and unmatched training realism.

Let us help you take your operator training to the next level with CM Labs simulation solutions. Contact us today to schedule a demo or learn more.

  • Maximize Your F900 Printer Potential with the Fortus FDC

Maximize Your F900 Printer Potential with the Fortus FDC

Download the Fortus FDC™ Quick Reference Guide and learn how this supplemental material delivery cabinet enhances the performance and reliability of your Stratasys F900® FDM® printer.

What is the Fortus FDC?

The Fortus FDC™ is a specialized cabinet that extends the material capacity of your F900 printer with up to two 250 ci spools, nearly tripling available material. Designed with built-in drying technology, it ensures optimal filament conditions to reduce print failures and boost productivity.

Key Benefits

  • Massive Material Capacity: Supports 500 ci of material—172% more capacity, enabling up to 2.7X longer run times.
  • Drying System: Uses heat and dry air to reduce filament moisture to 0.01% within 12–18 hours.
  • Touchscreen Interface: Features drying profiles, dewpoint, and temperature monitoring.
  • Compact & Mobile: Small footprint with swivel casters for flexible deployment.
  • Compatible Printers: Works with the F900, Fortus 900mc™ Plus, and Fortus® 450mc Gen III.

Compatible Materials

  • ULTEM™ 9085 resin (black and natural)
  • FDM® Nylon 12CF

Specifications

  • Spool Capacity: 250 ci (4100 cc) per spool
  • Weight per Full Spool: < 20 lbs (9 kg), material-dependent
  • Power: 10 amp, 230V, 1 phase (50/60 Hz)
  • Compressed Air: 80–120 psi, 7 cfm, non-lubricated
  • Cabinet Size: 29" x 29" (74 cm x 74 cm)
  • Cabinet Weight: 474 lb (215 kg)
  • Certifications: CE and TÜV compliant

Download your copy today and discover how the Fortus FDC can elevate your additive manufacturing workflow.

  • CAD/CAM Solutions & Projects for Education

Discover the latest in precision engineering and educational innovation with the Denford Product Catalog. Whether enhancing a school STEM lab, outfitting a technical college, or integrating CAD/CAM into your training program, Denford has the CNC and manufacturing tools to match your needs.

What's Inside?

  • New MCR 100 CNC Router – Purpose-built for F1 in Schools car manufacturing
  • F1 in Schools Primary Class – Engaging STEM learning for students aged 9–11
  • Denford’s CNC Machines – Including routers, mills, lathes, and engravers
  • Laser and Water Jet Cutters – Versatile tools for advanced material processing
  • 3D Scanning & CAM Software – EasySCAN, QuickCAM Pro, LaserCAM, and more
  • Complete Education Packages – From curriculum kits to classroom race systems

Why Choose Denford?

  1. Over 70 Years of Innovation
  2. Global Educational Reach – Supporting 26,000+ schools in 52 countries
  3. Hands-On Learning – Tools that transform classrooms into real-world labs

How to Use the Catalog

From compact desktop routers like the MCR 100 to large-format systems like the Router 6600 Pro, the catalog offers detailed specs, features, and educational applications. Simply browse by product type or training need to find the right equipment for your classroom or lab.

Download the Denford Catalog today and explore hands-on STEM and engineering training solutions built for the future.

  • Compact CNC Machines for Education

Micromill Pro & Microturn Pro: Intro to CNC Training

Looking for a safe, reliable, and educational way to teach CNC machining? The Denford Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro offer an ideal introduction to CNC milling and turning for students at the secondary or post-secondary level. These compact machines feature enclosed, interlocking guards and variable spindle speeds, making them a perfect fit for modern classrooms and training labs.

Perfect for the Classroom

With built-in safety features and educational software, these machines are designed for hands-on learning without compromising safety or performance. The compact footprint and optional shared workstation make the Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro an affordable and flexible solution for schools, community colleges, and workforce development centers.

Download the full spec sheet to explore how the Denford Micromill Pro and Microturn Pro can enhance your CNC education program.

  • Compact 2-axis CNC lathe for Education

The Denford Turn 270 Pro is a compact 2-axis CNC lathe designed for educational environments. With an enclosed high-visibility guard and intuitive software, it offers a safe and effective introduction to CNC turning. This lathe is perfect for machining wax, acrylic, aluminum, and other free-cutting materials, making it ideal for technical education and training centers.

  • FDM | PC-ESD

FDM® PC-ESD is a polycarbonate (PC) based material formulated to provide consistent electrostatic dissipative (ESD) performance across different geometries. PC-ESD is a Stratasys-formulated Validated Material for the Fortus 450mc and F900 and can be used in a variety of tools, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids where ESD performance is critical to ensure that electrical components are not damaged due to static discharge. As a strong, durable, ESD material with a higher allowable usage temperature, excellent mechanical properties, and good chemical resistance, PC-ESD is an excellent material for printed circuit board (PCB) production, electronic manufacturing, and electronic assembly applications.

  • Stratasys FDM Material Downloads

VICTREX AM™ 200 is based on LMPAEK™ technology and is part of the PEEK family in the PAEK polymer group. Explicitly designed for additive manufacturing, offers the benefits of a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) material while addressing challenges associated with 3D printing, this group of polymers that includes PEEK and PEKK.

  • FDM Materials | ABSi-P500

ABSi-P500 is an ABS type with high impact strength. The semi-translucent material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved. Most commonly used for automotive and medical applications. Available in three colors.

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  • Amatrol Workplace Safety Training
    Amatrol’s Workplace Safety training courses explain the basic principles necessary to keep work environments as accident-free as possible. Learners will study the common causes of workplace accidents and the role of OSHA and other agencies regulating safety before moving to personal safety actions and awareness, such as Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous Communication, Lockout / Tagout, and Accident Response.
  • Amatrol's Automation Training Systems
    Tech-Labs offers 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.
  • Amatrol's Electrical Training Systems
    Amatrol has developed the most comprehensive, in-depth selection of online electrical training solutions available today, beginning with the basics of AC/DC electrical and moving on to more advanced topics like electrical machines, relay control, and fabrication; electrical motor control; and electrical wiring and power distribution.
  • Amatrol Electronics Training Systems
    Amatrol’s electronics learning systems combine hands-on skills and multimedia curriculum to form a training experience with unmatched breadth and depth. This product focusses on electronic drives and programmable logic controllers to give current and future workforce members the knowledge that they’ll need to excel in the their career paths.
  • Advanced Manufacuring Mechanical Training
    Amatrol’s mechanical training systems are the best in the industry. The learning programs were developed in partnership with industry and education to insure that the skills are on target to support modern industry needs.
  • Important workplace training for the Oil and Gas industry!
    Important workplace training for the Oil and Gas industry includes Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Mathematics, Principles of Advanced Manufacturing, Trigonometry and Working in Groups. Amatrol’s Interactive Multimedia Gives Learners the Tool They Need to Excel.
  • Angled Disc Butterfly Valve Cutaway
    Item Number:
    295-712
    DAC Worldwide’s Angled Disc Butterfly Valve Cutaway (295-712) is an industrial valve sample and teaching aid that allows for convenient classroom or laboratory instruction in the design, construction, and maintenance of an angle disc-type butterfly valve.
  • DAC Models | Industrial Skills Trainers
    Item Number:
    281
    DAC Worldwide’s Annular Tube Heat Exchanger Model (281) is a highly-detailed scale model of a common annular tube (tube-in-tube) heat exchanger. The model provides realistic training in the operation and maintenance of industrial heat exchangers.
  • DAC Process Pump Trainers
    Item Number:
    275-100
    The ANSI Centrifugal Pump Dissectible (Goulds) consists of an actual industrial-quality pump to provide learners with a realistic training experience that will build skills that translate easily to the workplace.
  • Robotics System Starter Kit
    Item Number:
    PTT-ARD2-001
    Introduce students to programming and robotics with the MINDS-i 2-in-1 Arduino Robot Kit. Build and program Hexabot and Line Follower robots using real sensors, servos, and Arduino technology.

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