Maria Olivera, a faculty instructor at South Texas College, shares insights into the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and Mechatronics program — a hands-on pathway to becoming a technician in today's high-tech workforce.
This program prepares students for careers in:
- Mechatronics and Maintenance Technician roles
- Automation Development and Systems Integration
- Robotics, PLCs, and AC/DC Circuits
- Fluid Power Systems and Electromechanical Devices
Training with Real Industry Tools
Through a partnership with Tech-Labs, students train using Amatrol industry-standard equipment designed to reflect real-world challenges. This hands-on approach ensures students graduate with the skills employers are looking for.
Versatile Career Opportunities
Graduates are equipped to work in a wide range of industries where automation, robotics, and maintenance play a key role. The training is comprehensive, yet adaptable to meet the needs of today's evolving manufacturing environments.
Tech-Labs is proud to support South Texas College with the latest training systems, helping students build the future of American manufacturing — one skill at a time.
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Download the Turn 370 Pro Brochure
Turn 370 Pro is a high-capacity, 2-axis CNC lathe designed for education and industrial training environments. Featuring flood coolant, an industrial cabinet base, and programmable spindle speeds, the Turn 370 Pro handles a wide range of resistant materials, including aluminum and steel.
Key Features
- Totally enclosed high-visibility interlocking guard
- Flood coolant and industrial cabinet base
- Quick Change Toolpost and Holder
- VR CNC Turning Operating Software and QuickTURN 2D Design Software
Ready to Elevate Your Training Program? Contact us today to learn how Denford's Turn 370 Pro can integrate into your curriculum or production floor!
Download the VMC 1300 Pro Brochure
VMC 1300 Pro is a robust 3-axis CNC milling machine designed for advanced education and light industrial training. With its high-speed spindle, automatic tool changer options, and full enclosure for safety, it’s the perfect machine for hands-on technical skills development.
Highlights
- High-speed 6000 rpm spindle
- Optional 6- or 8-station automatic tool changer
- Flood coolant system and industrial cabinet base available
- Includes VR CNC Milling Software and QuickCAM 2D Design Software
Ready to elevate your CNC milling capabilities? Download the VMC 1300 Pro brochure to discover all the features and options available for technical training programs!
PCB Engraver is a compact 3-axis CNC machine designed for PCB manufacturing and precision engraving across copper boards, plastics, and acrylics. Its floating head technology allows accurate machining even on uneven surfaces, making it ideal for educational and training programs.
Highlights
- Floating head technology for high-precision engraving
- Gerber and DXF file import capability
- Ideal for copper, plastics, and acrylic engraving
- Includes powerful, user-friendly operating software
Take your PCB prototyping to the next level! Download the PCB Engraver brochure and see how it supports technical education and hands-on training.
MCR-100 is a compact 3-axis desktop CNC router developed exclusively for F1 in Schools car manufacturing. Its enclosed design, easy-to-use software, and high-speed performance make it the ideal solution for STEM-focused programs and technical education initiatives worldwide.
Highlights
- Designed specifically for F1 in Schools competitions
- Compact, desktop-sized footprint
- Fully enclosed guarding for student safety
- Includes QuickCAM Pro Software with Car Wizard
Inspire the next generation of engineers! Download the MCR-100 brochure and explore affordable CNC technology for your STEM program.
Compact 1000 and Compact 1000 Pro are 3-axis CNC routers built for education, light manufacturing, and rapid prototyping. Featuring a fully enclosed design and optional non-ferrous metal cutting on the Pro model, these routers deliver precision and safety for a wide range of training environments.
Highlights
- Fully enclosed safety guard with interlocks
- Pro version offers non-ferrous metal cutting
- VR CNC Milling Software and QuickCAM 2D Design Software included
- Available machine bench and 4th axis options
Expand your training capabilities today! Download the Compact 1000/1000 Pro brochure for full details and specifications.
Router 2600 and Router 2600 Pro are high-capacity, 3-axis CNC routers perfect for technical training programs. With a fully enclosed design, large table capacity, and optional non-ferrous metal cutting (Pro model), these machines deliver flexibility for a wide range of education and prototyping applications.
Highlights
- Large table capacity for larger projects
- Fully enclosed high-visibility guard for safe training
- Pro version supports non-ferrous metal cutting
- Includes VR CNC Milling Software and QuickCAM 2D Design Software
Boost your CNC training capabilities! Download the Router 2600/2600 Pro brochure and find the right fit for your classroom or lab.
Router 6600 and Router 6600 Pro are large-format, high-speed CNC routers specifically designed for educational programs and training centers. With a built-in bench, expansive machining area, and optional non-ferrous metal capabilities (Pro model), they’re ideal for handling complex, full-scale projects.
Highlights
- Large-format table for full-size projects
- Fully enclosed guarding and integrated bench
- Pro version supports non-ferrous metal cutting
- Includes VR CNC Milling Software and QuickCAM 2D Design Software
Bring large-scale CNC training to life! Download the Router 6600/6600 Pro brochure and explore how it fits into your advanced manufacturing curriculum.
We are proud to partner with NeuroMaker, a global leader in STEM education innovation. Designed by engineers and educators from Harvard and MIT, NeuroMaker solutions combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on learning experiences to inspire the next generation of creators, scientists, and problem-solvers. Their flagship product, the NeuroMaker HAND 2.0, empowers students to explore robotics, prosthetics, programming, and biomedical engineering through real-world applications. Explore how NeuroMaker is transforming Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms with cutting-edge solutions that combine biotechnology, robotics, and coding. This downloadable two-page overview highlights how the NeuroMaker Hand 2.0 and BioSensor Kit deliver real-world STEM learning through project-based activities and industry-relevant technology.
Highlights
- How the NeuroMaker Hand 2.0 introduces students to biomedical engineering, prosthetic design, and robotic systems
- Ways students can measure EMG signals and code bio-inspired devices
- Curriculum insights: 100+ hours of standards-aligned STEM and CTE lessons
- Applications in real-world biotech and healthcare training
- How NeuroMaker supports equitable access using Chromebooks and reusable hardware
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Item Number:130-DTU1 | 130-DTU2 | 132-DTT5 | 132-DTT6 | 132-FCCUUnit Operations give operators a peek inside the systems they work with every day. Includes: Distillation Trainers, a Distillation Tray model, and working demonstrators covering Distillation Towers and Fluid Catalytic Cracking.
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With its open multimedia courses, the UniTrain system has pursued this approach for many years, thus enabling it to be deployed in diverse learning scenarios. The multimedia courses are closely aligned with international standards to allow their integration into numerous learning management systems.
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Item Number:200-2083DAC Worldwide’s Urethane Tire Coupling Cutaway (200-2083) highlights a professionally-crafted, sectioned industrial shaft coupling. The full-size, fully-detailed example gives learners a first-hand view into a component that is found in various applications worldwide and supports both instructor-led training and student self-discovery.
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Every individual should be trained with hands-on skills for basic workplace safety. With our Enterprise Safety package, you get seven modules that allow learners to put safety training into practice in a safe, virtual environment. The training modules include Confined Space, LOTO, Fall Protection, AED, CPR, Fire Suppression, and Virus Vision.
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Item Number:250-000DAC Worldwide’s Valve Packing Training System (250-000) is a detailed replica of a six-inch gate valve, equipped with a backseat, which facilitates the proper removal and installation of packing.
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Item Number:250-PACIndustrial maintenance technicians must be familiar with a wide variety of valves used throughout many different types of industries. A common task technicians encounter on the job is replacing valve packing to prevent valves from leaking.
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Item Number:272-718DAC Worldwide's Dissectible Variable Area Flow Meter (272-718) (rotameter) allows for close visual inspection of a common PVC and acrylic liquid flow meter to better understand its function, design characteristics, operation, and possible maintenance.
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Item Number:205-290DAC Worldwide's Variable Speed Gear Reducer Cutaway is a sectioned variable speed industrial gear reducer. Speed variations allow for continuous variable-ratio speed adjustment of mechanical systems are still regularly encountered in industrial applications due to their durability, dependability, and consistency of operation.
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Item Number:275-128DDAC Worldwide’s Vertical Centrifugal Pump Dissectible (275-128D) is an actual industrial centrifugal pump assembly that allows for realistic training in the field or bench-top disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of a vertical centrifugal pump.
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Item Number:207-000DAC Worldwide’s Vertical Coupling/Shaft Alignment Training System (207-000) is a heavy-duty, precision learning system that allows for convenient, realistic training in shaft alignment. When paired with a variety of hands-on exercises, the system creates a complete performance-based course in the maintenance of shaft alignment.





















