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Tech-Labs represents multiple product lines as a regional dealer for the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Tech-Labs supports the following industry-recognized certifications by providing technical training systems, curricula, and software.

Industry 4.0 has redefined how manufacturers operate—and how Career and Technical Education programs must prepare students for the workforce. Automation, robotics, data, connectivity, and system integration are no longer advanced topics reserved for industry training; they are foundational skills for today’s technicians.

Industry 4.0 training solutions bring real-world manufacturing concepts into the classroom by combining hands-on equipment, digital systems, and industry-aligned curriculum. These integrated learning environments allow students to experience how modern factories function—from automated production and robotics to troubleshooting, data flow, and smart decision-making.

At Tech-Labs, we partner with educators to design Industry 4.0 training labs that support certifications, workforce readiness, and long-term program growth. Whether you’re building a new advanced manufacturing program or upgrading an existing lab, our Industry 4.0 solutions help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world careers.

Academic institutions trust Quanser to strengthen their reputation through transformative teaching and research labs that accurately replicate theories and bring engineering mathematics and concepts to life.

“We are in a golden age of engineering education. There’s a lot to be excited about and a lot to be challenged by. The education we offer students must capture this momentum and help them realize their potential.” – Paul Gilbert, CEO, Quanser

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When students are engaged, they are better able to discover their talents and develop the mental resources they need to think critically. But maintaining engagement can be a challenge, especially in middle school when both data and teacher experience point to a decline in student motivation.

Equipment for teaching industrial skills

World Leader in Technical Training Solutions

DAC Worldwide has been helping maintenance departments, training professionals, vocational educators, and workforce development specialists with realistic, hands-on training systems for over 35 years.

Whatever your industrial training needs, they have a wide range of products to help. For teaching fundamentals and troubleshooting, their cutaways provide a better understanding of how components actually work. The dissectibles teach essential hands-on skills for disassembly and assembly. The models allow you to explain how the various components of a system work together to create an entire process.

DAC Worldwide’s training systems provide a realistic, hands-on learning experience. Each system has the look and feel of real equipment students may encounter during their careers. These training systems are built with full-size, industrial-quality components and high-durability, powder-coated surfaces throughout to allow for repeated use and rough handling.

Technical Topics

Electrical/Electronics Heat Transfer & Steam Mechanical Drives Process Control & Instrumentation Pumps, Compressors & Valves

This is DAC WORLDWIDE, your premium resource for industrial training & assessment solutions.

DAC Worldwide's line of industrial cutaways are real-world industrial components that have been restored, cutaway, and refinished using durable urethane coatings.

DAC Cutaway

Successful training must match real-world conditions as closely as possible. DAC's line of industrial cutaways are real-world industrial components that have been restored, cutaway, and refinished using durable urethane coatings. Each of these industrial components has been professionally sectioned to expose each device’s primary components.

On many of DAC Worldwide’s cutaways, functionality has been retained and a hand wheel is provided to demonstrate low-speed manual operation. Each cutaway is mounted on a modular, heavy-gauge steel baseplate and support assembly. For industrial training relevance, common models by well-known manufacturers are chosen.

Features

  • Hands-On Experience with Real Industrial Components
  • Professionally-Sectioned To Expose Key Internal Components
  • Functionality Retained Wherever Possible To Allow Observation of Low-Speed Manual Operation
  • Common Models by Popular Manufacturers Chosen for Industrial Training Relevance

Technical Topics

HVAC Cutaways Heat Transfer & Steam Electrical/Electronics Fluid Power Mechanical Drives Oil Production Process Control & Instrumentation Pumps, Compressors & Valves

DAC Worldwide’s models are detailed, to-scale models that depict various industrial machines across numerous sectors.

DAC Training ModelsThe industrial models, which are loosely based on common equipment by industry leaders, include all primary features and components. The primary housing and secondary components are sectioned off into cutaways, allowing for easy viewing of internal components while visualizing assembly and disassembly procedures.

The life-like industrial models are a convenient size and offer stunning realistic detail and color-coded flow paths, which will help prepare learners for rewarding industrial careers, such as maintenance technicians, machines operators, and more!

DAC Worldwide offers models in a variety of industrial disciplines.

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  • DAC Cutaway Trainers
    Item Number:
    273-940
    This DC permanent magnet motor cutaway supports industrial training activities related to electric motor types, as well as repair and troubleshooting. A fractional horsepower, industrial-duty motor is modified for training purposes.
  • DAC Electrical/Electronics Trainer
    Item Number:
    417-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Permanent Magnet DC Motor Training System (417-000) provides a starting point for understanding a common, widely-used industrial induction motor.
  • DAC Electrical/Electronics Trainer
    Item Number:
    411-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Permanent Split Capacitor Start (PSC) AC Motor Training System (411-000) is one in a comprehensive series of stand-alone, motor-related training aids that offers an introduction to a range of common motor types used in industry. This unique training aid introduces learners to the terminology, operating characteristics, wiring, and troubleshooting of PSC motors used in industry and commercially.
  • PETRA II Advanced Industrial Control Trainer
    Item Number:
    292-01
    Explore the LJ Create PETRA II Advanced Industrial Control Trainer — a complete factory automation and PLC training system for developing real-world skills in mechatronics, process control, and industrial maintenance.
  • DAC Oil Production Training Model
    Item Number:
    295-901
    DAC's Phillips Cascade Process (LNG) System Model is a detailed and stylized scale model of a single train LNG production/conversion system, designed for training purposes.
  • Item Number:
    428
    DAC Worldwide’s Piloting Switch Module (428) is a motor control-related device that compliments and expands the usefulness of related DAC Worldwide motor control training systems by incorporating alternate switch components and other devices into control circuitry as found in industrial systems.
  • Piston Check Valve Cutaway (295-706)
    Item Number:
    295-706
    DAC's Piston Check Valve Cutaway (295-706) is a sectioned valve sample for training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of industrial piston-type check valves.
  • DAC Mechanical Drives Cutaway
    Item Number:
    205-280
    DAC Worldwide's Planetary Gear Reducer Cutaway (205-280) is a sectioned industrial, mounted planetary gear reducer for use in classroom and laboratory training relating to mechanical drives. This example has been restored, cutaway, and refinished using durable coatings.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    205-180
    The Planetary Gear Reducer Dissectible is a sturdy unit mounted on a 7-gauge, formed-steel baseplate with provision for bench-top, workstation, or storage rack mounting.
  • DAC Worldwide Training Models
    Item Number:
    284
    DAC Worldwide’s Plate-Type Heat Exchanger Model (284) depicts a highly-detailed scale model of a common plate-type heat exchanger in a technically-accurate, professionally-crafted design. Based on a common make and model of a heat exchanger, the product is a complete to-scale replication of typical plate-type heat exchangers found in industry.

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