The Power of Digital Twins in Education & Across the Economy
December 21, 2022
Digital twins are a foundational Industry 4.0 tool and are being leveraged by education and industry to design new systems, improve processes, and perform cutting-edge research in education. What...
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Michigan Educators Earn Smart Automation Gold (Hands-on) Certifications
December 16, 2022
24 Gold-level Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certifications were awarded to instructors from across Michigan at Macomb Community College. This was a groundbreaking two-day experience, bringing together individuals from...
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Matt Kirchner Appointed to American Technical Education Association Board of Trustees
December 8, 2022
Matt Kirchner, President of LAB Midwest, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the American Technical Education Association. Kirchner, who also serves as the Host of The...
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Autonomous Mobile Robots are the Future. Is Education Ready?
October 27, 2022
First there were conveyors. Then there were automated guided vehicles. Now, autonomous mobile robots are ushering in a new era of material handling. And OTTO Motors is making it...
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New Industrial Robotics and UAV Drone Competitions Launched for Wisconsin SkillsUSA
October 6, 2022
Wisconsin SkillsUSA has launched two new competitions for the 2022-2023 season: industrial robotics and UAV drones. These competitions will take place at the statewide conference in Madison on April...
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Teach the Fundamentals of Engineering with these Experiment Kits!
August 18, 2022
The best way for your students to learn the basics of engineering, physics and mechanics is by getting their hands on engineering experiments that demonstrate these principles. We've got...
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The Complete Guide to Esports for Schools
July 20, 2022
Is your school taking advantage of all the STEM opportunities esports has to offer? Esports is a fast-growing, multi-billion dollar worldwide phenomenon...and there are limitless STEM opportunities for your...
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Next-Level Training for HVAC Installers & Technicians
July 5, 2022
The Need for HVAC Installers and Technicians In many ways, HVAC is in the same boat as every other industrial sector. Like other trades, the world of heating, ventilation,...
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High Schools Showcase STEM Skills in NASA-Inspired Drone Competition
June 21, 2022
High school students in Wisconsin got to test their drone skills at the 2022 Aerospace Jam Drone and Sensor Competition, which simulated a NASA Artemis-inspired moon mission. The competition...
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