LAB Midwest Training Solutions

LAB Midwest is proud to be an exclusive partner with some of the top educational training system manufacturers. Through these partnerships, a robust manufacturing and engineering training platform can be offered to our educational partners! The training platforms include interactive eLearning curriculum, lab exercise, and training systems that feature real industrial components that the students will encounter on the job. These training resources were developed in conjunction with industry experts to provide comprehensive training that equally combines practice with theory.

Creaform Academia

Creaform Academia is a solution suite of industry-leading 3D scanners, software, and curriculum that will enable forward-thinking teachers and researchers to teach Industry 4.0 design, metrology, reverse engineering, quality control, and inspection.

These professional-grade 3D scanners are portable, easy-to-use, and highly accurate, allowing students to scan and manipulate digital files for a variety of applications in engineering, applied sciences, natural science, industrial design, archeology, and research.

Each scanner includes a network license of 3D scanning software, teaching kits, curriculum and a 5-year customer care plan.

FreeRangeXR

People learn by doing. Workplace safety programs are critical, but they tend to lack a hands-on component that engages the trainee in learning and mastering procedures.

It’s hard to gain experience in a controlled, safe manner. Until now

FreeRange XR has developed the first fully immersive extended reality (XR) simulation modules to supplement standard training. Learners get to put their training into practice immediately, while getting feedback on performance.

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leXsolar

Alternative and green energy is a growing market that will play a crucial role in our future economy and workforce. leXsolar’s robust line of cutting-edge training products provides hands-on experiments for everything from wind, solar, H2 to smart grid, biofuels and more!

Additional Benefits & Features:

• leXsolar’s training kits provide a compact and portable solution that is designed to utilize minimal lab space.

• Lab activities and experiments are included with each leXsolar training kit.

• Competitive pricing allows for the option to purchase multiple experiments.

Lincoln Electric

With over 120 years of excellence, Lincoln Electric is the global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of welding training systems. Offering both physical and virtual welding trainers, Lincoln Electric features the latest education systems for Welding.

Welding Technology Training:

• VRTEX Engage

• VRTEX Transport

• VRTEX 360

• REALWELD

• Classmate Robotic Weld Cell

• Collaborative Robot Weld Cell

Additional Benefits & Features:

• Virtual Reality solutions provide a non-intimidating entry to welding technology.

• The REALWELD training system allows for both virtual reality training and live welding training.

• Instructor training included with the Classmate and Collaborative Robot Weld Cells.

• Student tracking and data collection on each Lincoln Electric system show where improvements need to be made.

Markforged

Markforged 3D printers are the future of printing technology for schools. Integrative, cloud-based software allows you to design, print, and implement industry-ready parts within hours. With a variety of print materials including plastic, composite and metal, the possibilities are endless. Markforged

• Onyx One Desktop Printer

• Onyx Pro Desktop Printer

• Mark Two Desktop Printer

• The Eiger Software is utilized to operate the Markforged Printers in the lab or remotely.

• The Mark Two Desktop Printer can print the following materials: Onyx, Nylon, Smooth TPU 95A, Precise PLA, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aramid Fiber (Kevlar), and HSHT Fiberglass.

• Markforged 3D printed parts that utilize onyx plastic with carbon fiber reinforcement are stronger than aluminum!

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Mastery Coding

Mastery Coding inspires and prepares students towards the computer science careers of tomorrow in fields like coding, programming, web development, game and app development, and even esports! These web-based courses are designed to meet every student and learner at their knowledge level, from basic computer science essentials through certification preparation coursework.

Mastery Coding Solutions:

• The Unity Certification Institute: A Game Development Bootcamp

Additional Benefits and Features:

• Students learn C# coding concepts including data types, variables, conditionals, loops, arrays, properties, methods, and scope.

• Use Unity to build a series of mini projects to master key Unity competencies.

• Create two full-featured 3D games, combining 3D models, textures, audio files and C# scripts.

• Build a full-featured 2D game using 2D sprites, 2D animations and knowledge of data structures.

Megatech

For over 40 years, Megatech has developed oilless, multi-fueled engines, electric dynamometers, and training programs for all areas of ASE certifications, including hybrid vehicles, diesel, and alternate fuel programs.

Training products and curriculum include Engine Performance, Electrical / Electronic Systems, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Heating and AC, Manual Drivetrain & Axle, Automatic Transmissions, Hybrid Technology, Fuel Cells, Light, Mid-Duty and Heavy Diesel, Truck Brakes and Mobile Hydraulics.

Automotive

• Megatech’s training systems are aligned with ASE certifications and standards.

• Megatech’s training systems are designed with the leading automotive manufacturers components and systems.

• Custom training solutions are available upon request.

MillerMiller leads the welding industry in building accessible, high-tech and classroom friendly solutions for teaching welding. From basic augmented reality welding with MobileArc and AugmentedArc, to real welding with LiveArc, and event robotic welding, there is a perfect solution to fit your classroom needs.

Welding Technology Training:

• OpenBook Curriculum

• MobileArc

• AugmentedArc

• LiveArc

Additional Benefits and Features:

• Miller’s OpenBook Curriculum provides a comprehensive online resource for Welding Technology concepts.

• Augmented Reality solutions provide a non-intimidating entry to welding technology.

• Additionally, the Augmented Reality solutions reduce the cost of consumables needed for introductory training.

• The LiveArc training system allows for both virtual reality training and live welding training.

• Student tracking and data collection on each Miller system show where improvements need to be made.

OTTO Motors

OTTO Motors has developed industryleading autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) powered by AI and driven to automate material handling.

AMRs increase productivity and allow humans to do more human-centric work. As these mobile robots continue to revolutionize the workplace, industry needs individuals capable of programming, operating, integrating, and maintaining these vehicles. Now, schools can put OTTO Motors’ AMRs to work in the classroom, giving students hands-on learning with the same hardware and software being deployed in industry today. Autonomous

• OTTO Motor’s Fleet Manager Software utilizes AI and Machine Learning to optimize the efficiency of the OTTO AMRs.

• The OTTO Motor’s AMR’s come with a lift and latch, which allow the robots to perform material handling applications with customized carts.

• The OTTO 100 AMR is designed to fit through a standard doorway.

• Instructor training and eLearning portal provide additional support and teaching materials for educational programs.

Quanser

Quanser is the global leader of lab solutions and products that have transformed the way educators teach the theory, application, and implementation of engineering concepts. Quanser’s training systems allow instructors to demonstrate complex engineering concepts, they enable students to put theory into practice, and they provide a platform for graduate-level research.

TecQuipment

TecQuipment is the leading provider of high quality educational equipment for engineering disciplines. The products allow students and educators to perform practical experiments to illustrate engineering principles relating to aerodynamics, control engineering, process control, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, material testing and properties, structures, renewable energies, mechanics and dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, along with electrical power systems.

• TecQuipment has a 5-year warranty for all training hardware.

• The majority of TecQuipment’s sytems are equipped with e-labs for VDAS, allowing students to access valuable data from anywhere in the world.

Xact Metal

3D printing is the future of manufacturing design and prototyping. Inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists with Xact Metal’s innovative and simple metal 3D printers. Xact Metal has taken the essential specs for metal powder-bed fusion (commonly known as Selective Laser Melting or Direct Metal Laser Sintering) and combined them with breakthrough technology to establish a new level of price and performance for additive manufacturing. Their printers are designed to support the next generation of innovative manufacturing solutions powered by metal 3D printing.

Xact Metal Printers:

• XM200C Metal Printer

• XM200G Metal Printer

• XM300G Metal Printer

Additional Information:

Additional Benefits and Features:

• The Xact Metal Printers do not need an additional furnace for the post-treatment process, which saves both the budget dollars and lab space.

• The XM200C Metal Printer and the XM200G Metal Printer come on casters and can fit through a standard doorway.