Industry 4.0 Elicits Careers of the Future
February 4, 2019
My classmates used to brag about their plans to become doctors, lawyers and investment bankers. Tomorrow's "cool" careers may follow the rise of advanced manufacturing. I am a lifelong...
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University of Northwestern St. Paul Builds New Engineering Program
January 28, 2019
When the University of Northwestern St. Paul set out to build new labs while meeting degree accreditation requirements, they scoured the educational teaching equipment market for a supplier that...
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University Students Benefit from Manufacturing Work Experience
January 21, 2019
Spring semester starts this week, and most college students will struggle to get back into the habit of a structured schedule after a month of vacation. But not six...
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Industry 4.0 Educational Equipment Featured in News
January 14, 2019
In an excellent start to 2019, LAB Midwest hosted teacher and instructor training for a four-course Industry 4.0 program at the Mequon Tech Center. The program was developed to prepare...
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6 Building Blocks of Industry 4.0 Education
January 2, 2019
How and why should we be teaching students Industry 4.0? In the fall of 2017, a white paper was published that changed the trajectory of technical education in the...
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Industry 4.0 Solutions for Middle School
December 28, 2018
Industry 4.0 technologies are rapidly transforming how people work in manufacturing, engineering, computer science and other sectors. New technologies increase productivity by connecting cloud-based data analytics software to smart...
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“How Machines Work” Class Prepares Students for Multiple Career Pathways
December 20, 2018
A new How Machines Work class is gaining positive attention for its relevant curriculum and hands-on skills in preparing New Berlin students for a multitude of career pathways. The...
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Choosing the Best Equipment for Your Fab Lab
November 12, 2018
A fab lab functions to teach students to think critically, problem solve, plan, design and create using a number of computer-operated procedures. The best fab labs teach relevant skills...
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10 Things Every Powder Coater Should Know
November 7, 2018
Powder Coating is a complex process, and proper training on these skills can prevent waste, increase efficiency, and cut time and costs for employers. 1. Basic techniques for Powder...
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