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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  • DAC Industrial Skills Trainers
    Item Number:
    816-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Fuse Sample Board (816-PAC) is an introductory hands-on teaching aid, designed to supplement courses in fuse selection and maintenance. It includes samples of twelve (12) industrial-quality fuses for users to learn to identify.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    295-301
    DAC Worldwide’s Gas Turbine Model (295-301) depicts a detailed to-scale model of a generic gas turbine.
  • Chemical Engineering Lab Solutions
    Item Number:
    ABS/2000
    The trainer allows students to study the absorption of NH3 or CO2 in water, determine the material balance of the gaseous solute, influence of operational parameters on efficiency of the column, thermal balance, packing factor, and more. Educational handbook and technical manual included.
  • DAC Model 251 Gate Valve Cutaway, 2-2.5 Inch
    Item Number:
    251
    DAC Worldwide’s Gate Valve Cutaway (251) features an actual industrial gate valve with the complete internal configuration exposed and seal features and hardware locations retained to provide gate valve maintenance training, as well as show how the valve operates and how it is constructed.
  • Hands-On Industrial Valve Training
    Item Number:
    251K
    This Dissectible allows students to disassemble and reassemble a gate valve in order to build competency in understanding how the valve works, the basic components, and routine maintenance.
  • DAC Worldwide Industrial Skills Training
    Item Number:
    205-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Gear Maintenance Training System (205-000) features a diverse selection of industrial-quality gears, shafts, and bearings that can be used in a variety of configurations. Learners will benefit from convenient hands-on training in gear identification, installation, alignment, and troubleshooting.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    205-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Gear Maintenance Training System Plus (205-PAC) features a diverse selection of industrial-quality gears, shafts, and bearings that can be used in a variety of configurations. Learners will benefit from convenient hands-on training in gear identification, installation, alignment, and troubleshooting.
  • DAC Sample Board Trainers
    Item Number:
    836-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Gear Sample Board (836-PAC) is an introductory hands-on teaching aid designed to supplement courses in gear selection and maintenance. It includes samples of ten (10) industrial-quality gears for users to learn to identify.
  • OnRobot Collaborative Robot Accessories
    Item Number:
    SP1, SP3, SP5
    The Gecko Single Pad (SP) Gripper brings the innovative Gecko adhesive gripper technology to small-footprint applications that were previously impossible to automate. The gecko-inspired adhesive technology offers precise, no-mark gripping, even for perforated items such as circuit boards or for shiny surfaces, without the cleaning process.
  • Geothermal Training System
    Item Number:
    950-GEO2
    Amatrol’s 950-GEO2 Geothermal Troubleshooting Learning System is equipped with FaultPro, Amatrol’s premier electronic fault insertion program for teaching troubleshooting skills.

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