CTE Solutions Guide: Desiging Pathways to Student Success

The CTE Solutions Guide highlights a fully integrated approach to Career and Technical Education, combining ATC’s proven training systems with Meteor Education’s expertise in designing future-ready learning environments. This guide outlines how schools and institutions can partner with ATC and Meteor Education to plan, build, and sustain CTE programs that align curriculum, equipment, and space—delivering hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences that prepare students for high-demand careers.

Designing Pathways to Student Success CTE Solutions Guide

Summer 2026

Advanced Technologies Consultants, Inc. (ATC) is the nation’s leading provider and integrator of industry-recognized technical training curriculum, equipment, software, and furniture. Since 1964, we’ve partnered with over 2,200 K-12 districts, career centers, and post-secondary institutions to deliver comprehensive, hands-on solutions that prepare students for the workforce of today - and tomorrow.

From curriculum planning and equipment selection to implementation, instructor training, and ongoing support, ATC delivers complete CTE solutions anchored in quality, service, and long-term partnerships.

A Stronger Future Through Partnership In 2024, ATC joined forces with Meteor Education , the national leader in designing high-impact learning environments for K-12 and beyond. Together, we now offer a fully integrated solution that blends ATC’s proven CTE systems with Meteor’s future-ready educational spaces - giving clients a single partner for instructional tools, learning environments, and support services. Why Our Integrated Solutions Matter Every ATC partnership is built around our CEES framework , giving clients a powerful combination of: Curriculum & Certifications: Aligned to industry standards and credential pathways that give students a competitive edge Equipment: Hands-on, brand-name systems built for real-world application and durable classroom performance Environments: Furniture solutions designed for functionality, safety, and long-term flexibility Support Services: High-quality, ongoing technical support and training, plus ‌the industry’s only Trade-Up Program - allowing schools to modernize labs ‌over time with minimal disruption

With unmatched experience, a service-first philosophy, and a commitment to quality since day one, ATC is proud to stand with educators and institutions as we equip the next generation of skilled professionals.

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Table of Contents

Meteor + ATC End-to-End Support Program 05 | How We Partner With You 06 | Technical Training Division 07 | Designing the Future of Career & Technical Education 08 | Step Inside the Space. Before It’s Built

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Festo NC3-Aligned Training Systems for Industry-Recognized Certifications 10 ‌| Building Skills Through Stackable Industry Credentials‌‌

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11 | Career Exploration Level‌ 12 | Level One: Fundamentals‌ 13 | Level Two: Applied‌ 14 | Level Three: Advanced

Skilled Trades & Industrial Systems 18‌| Skilled Trades: HVAC-R 20 | Skilled Trades: Electrical & Controls‌ 21 | Information Technology & Cybersecurity 22 | Energy & Sustainability‌ Advanced Manufacturing & Automation 24‌| Robotic Arms‌ 26 | Integrated Training Systems‌ 28 | Workstation Solutions STEM, Makerspaces & Emerging Technologies 32‌| STEM & K-12 Learning‌ 33 | Makerspaces & Fabrication‌ 35‌| Integrated Automation Education Immersive Learning & Simulations 38 | Fire & Emergency Simulations Training Systems 39 | Virtual Dissection Systems 41 | Festo LX Digital Learning Platform

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Automotive & Healthcare Technologies 44‌| Automotive Technology‌ 46 | Healthcare

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Certifications & Industry Credentials 54 | NC3 Certifications & Industry Credentials 55 | Industry Certification Partners

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Meteor + ATC End-to-End Support Program

How We Partner With You Bringing Your CTE Vision to Life

Creating a modern CTE space is more than just filling a room with equipment — it's about designing an environment where students can thrive, learn real-world skills, and prepare for meaningful careers. At ATC, we partner with educators and administrators to turn ideas into industry-aligned, future-ready learning environments that bring real-world skills to life. From curriculum alignment and planning to equipment selection, installation, and ongoing support — we help you visualize what's possible and make it real.

Our Unique Process

Step 1: Curriculum and Programming We work with you to design a comprehensive and industry-relevant curriculum tailored to your students' needs and career pathways.

Step 2: Planning We develop a strategic plan that outlines space design, programming, and resource requirements — ensuring every piece aligns with your vision.

Step 3: Selection We assess instructor needs and recommend the right curriculum, tools, and technology from our extensive range — all vetted for quality, durability, and relevance.

Step 4: Implementation and Ongoing Training From installation to integration, we ensure everything runs smoothly. We also provide hands-on training so your staff feels confident from day one.

Step 5: Support Services We provide on-site service at every stage. Our‌ commitment to your success doesn’t end after‌ delivery — we’re here for the long haul.

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Meteor Education NC3 Partnership

Technical Training Division

Empowering Educators. Advancing Workforce Skills.

Meteor Education, in partnership with NC3, brings on-site Train-the-Trainer programs to your campus—empowering educators to confidently train the next generation of skilled professionals through industry-aligned curriculum and hands-on learning.

On-Site Train-the-Trainer Certifications T‌rain-the-Trainer programs feature expert-led instruction, guided practice, and certification preparation, developed in collaboration with NC3 to support successful certification delivery.‌

Industry-aligned curriculum and credentials‌ Hands-on training with advanced equipment‌ Certification to teach programs developed in‌‌ ‌partnership with NC3‌ Confidence to train workforce-ready students

Delivered on-site

Expert training team

Built for CTE programs

Certification-ready outcomes

Customized Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Flexible training aligned to your institution’s goals and requirements.‌ Customized to your program objectives‌ Structured to meet state and institutional standards‌ Mul‌ti-day, intensive, or modular formats‌ Delivered by expert trainers

Focused Training Areas‌ Advanced manufacturing & skilled trades‌

STEM & emerging technologies Equipment-specific certifications‌ Instr‌uc‌tor development & pedagogy

Why Meteor Education‌‌ Expert Training Team - ‌ Experienced trainers deliver every‌ ‌program‌ Turnkey Solutions - ‌ Planning, delivery, and support handled‌ ‌from start to finish‌ Industry Alignment - ‌ Programs developed with NC3 and‌ ‌aligned with leading manufacturers‌ Proven ‌Impact - ‌ Trusted by ed‌uca‌tors nationwide‌ On-Site Delivery - ‌ Training brought directly to your campus

Let’s Build Your Training Plan Partner wit‌h Meteor Education to bring NC3-aligned certification, credibility, and career-ready skills to your institution. Contact us today to schedule your on-site training or design a customized CEU program.

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Meteor + ATC End-to-End Support Program

Designing the Future of Career & Technical Education

Designing Spaces. Building Futures.

ATC + Meteor Education partner with schools, colleges, and training centers to design innovative, future-ready CTE environments that bridge education and industry. By aligning space, equipment, and curriculum needs, we create learning environments that not only support instruction—but actively prepare students for high-demand, real-world careers.

Collaborative. Purpose-Built. Impact-Driven. We work alongside architects, educators, administrators, and‌ community stakeholders to design environments that are both‌ functional and forward-thinking. Through a collaborative, consultative approach, we ensure every‌ space aligns with your program goals, supports instructional‌ needs, and reflects real-world industry applications—resulting in‌ environments that are as practical as they are inspiring.

From Vision to Reality‌ Custom Space Planning. ‌ Labs and classrooms designed for hands-on learning Equipment Integration.‌ Real-world tools built into the‌ ‌environment‌ Immersive Renderings.‌ High-quality visuals that bring your‌ ‌space to life

Designed for Impact

Your Partner in Design F‌r‌om concept to completion, we create environments that inspire learning and prepare the next generation. Let’s design the future—together.

Support experiential, hands-on learning Reflect real-world industry environments

Adapt to evolving technologies

Strengthen workforce pathways

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Step Inside the Space. Before It’s Built.

Designing Spaces. Building Futures.

Scan or click the QR codes to explore immersive 3D renderings of each CTE environment featured on this page. Navigate classrooms, labs, and training spaces from multiple perspectives to better understand layout, equipment integration, and real-world functionality. These interactive walkthroughs help you visualize how your program can come to life—supporting informed decisions, stakeholder alignment, and confident planning before construction begins.

Key CTE Pathways We Support

Automation

Robotics

Advanced Manufacturing

HVAC-R

Welding

NC3 Level 1

Alternative Energy

Automotive

Healthcare

Cosmetology

Makerspace

Industrial Maintenance

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Festo NC3 - Aligned Training Systems for Industry - ‌ Recognized‌ Certi fi cations

Building Skills, Empowering Students

Stackable Industry Credentials Through Festo and NC3

Festo Industry Certification Program

The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and Festo Didactic’s Festo Industry Certification Program (FICP) collaborate to create high-impact, industry-recognized

training and certification pathways in advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.

Through this partnership:

Curriculum + Certification Integration: NC3 works closely with Festo to align the FICP training modules with stackable, industry-recognized certifications. These certifications validate technical competencies in fields like pneumatics, mechatronics, fluid power, and Industry 4.0. Hands-On Training with Industry Equipment: Festo provides state-of-the-art training equipment, such as MecLab, MPS systems, and AC/DC trainers. These systems are integrated into NC3-certified programs to give students direct experience with the tools used in modern industries. Instructor Certification & Support: NC3 certifies instructors through “Train-the-Trainer” events, ensuring they are fully equipped to deliver FICP-aligned content with confidence and consistency. Workforce-Ready Skills: Students who complete FICP coursework through an NC3-partner institution graduate with not only classroom knowledge but also validated, job-ready skills—backed by certifications recognized by employers nationwide. Bridging the Skills Gap: This collaboration bridges the gap between education and employment, ensuring that students aren’t just learning theory—they’re mastering the same processes, technologies, and standards used by today’s leading manufacturers.

Level 3 Certifications | Advanced Advanced Product ID Advanced Industry 4.0 Advanced Robotics Advanced PLCs Advanced Smart Maintenance Advanced Industrial Communications Level 2 Certifications | Applied Applied Product ID Applied Fluid Power Applied Mechanical Systems Applied PLCs Applied Industrial Motor Controls Applied Robotics Applied Industry 4.0 Level 1 Certifications | Fundamentals Fundamentals of Electricity Fundamentals of Fluid Power Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems Fundamentals of PLCs and Sensors Fundamentals of Robotics Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 Career Exploration Certifications Level Introduction to Aerodynamics Introduction to Alternative Energy Introduction to Environmental Energy Introduction to Exploratory Electronics Introduction to Exploring Electricity Introduction to Mechanisms Introduction to Mechatronics Introduction to Process Engineering

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Career Exploration Level

Intro to Process Engineering

Intro to Robotics

Magician E6 Payload: 1 kg | Reach: 440 mm Enhanced educational robotic arm with expanded flexibility, precise motion, and accessory support.‌ Compact desktop design for‌

EduKit PA Basic

Hands-on pneumatic fundamentals kit for‌‌ building and testing basic circuits.‌ Teaches core‌ ‌pneumatic principles‌

‌flexible lab integration‌ Open SDK for advanced‌ ‌robotics development

Includes basic actuators‌ ‌and valves

Intro to Mechatronics

Exploring Fluid Power

MecLab

Pneumatics Starter

Three-station mechatronics system featuring stacking, conveying, and handling for automation training.‌ Conveyor transports and‌ ‌sorts workpieces‌

Introduces foundational pneumatic principles through hands-on circuit design training.‌‌

Build and test basic‌ ‌pneumatic circuits‌ Learn air preparation‌ ‌and control components

Handling station grips‌ ‌and assembles parts

Equipment set TP 1011 M Fundamentals of electrical/electronics Comprehensive electrical fundamentals training system with integrated measuring module.‌ DC/AC theory and circuit‌ ‌analysis‌ Industry-aligned, real-world‌ ‌experiments Exploring Electronics

Basics of Electricity

Exploring Electricity

Hands-on STEM program teaching electrical fundamentals through‌‌ real-world circuit design.‌

Hands-on circuit building‌ ‌and troubleshooting‌ Real-world residential and‌ ‌commercial applications

Bionics for Education

Exploring Mechanisms

Bionics Kit

Hands-on kit teaching mechanical principles through building and testing moveable mechanism models.‌ Demonstrates motion‌ Exploring Mechanisms (3342-A0)

Modular STEM kit for building nature-inspired robots and exploring biomimicry principles.‌ Build three animal-inspired‌ ‌robots (fish, chameleon,‌ ‌elephant)‌‌ Hands-on assembly with servo ‌motors and electronics

‌transfer and transformation‌ Teaches levers, gears, cams,‌ ‌and linkages

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Level One: Fundamentals

Electricity

AC/DC Trainer

Hands-on industrial electrical wiring system for installation, safety, and troubleshooting skills.‌ Practice conduit bending‌ ‌and control panel assembly‌ Interpret electrical‌ ‌schematics and diagrams Industrial Wiring Learning‌ Solution

Hands-on training system teaching DC and AC electrical circuit fundamentals.‌‌ Includes multimeters and‌ ‌measuring instrument‌ ‌practice‌ Circuit troubleshooting with‌ ‌built-in faults

Fluid Power

A-Frame Bench with‌ Pneumatics Set

Fundamental hydraulics training system teaching basic fluid power principles and circuits.‌ Hydraulics Basic Level‌ Equipment Set TP 501

Hands-on pneumatic training system for building, testing, and troubleshooting circuits.‌ Dual-sided modular A-frame design‌ ‌with industry-standard pneumatic‌ ‌components‌ Can be paired with simulation tools‌ ‌like FluidSIM for enhanced learning‌ ‌experiences

Understand pumps,‌‌ ‌valves, and actuators‌ Practice pressure‌ ‌measurement and‌ ‌adjustments

Mechanical and Robotic Systems

UR3e Payload: 3 kg | Reach: 500 mm

Fundamentals of‌ Mechanical Systems‌

Turnkey system for hands-on training in industrial mechanical drives installation and maintenance.‌ Explore gears, belts, chains,‌ ‌and couplings‌ Analyze torque, speed, and‌ ‌power transmission

Compact, lightweight collaborative robot arm for precision automation in tight workspaces.‌ Safe human-robot collaboration‌ ‌with configurable safety functions‌ Intuitive touchscreen‌ ‌programming with PolyScope‌ ‌interface

PLCs and Sensors

Advanced PLC Training System (Rockwell Automation 3355)

Sensors for Object‌ Detection TP 1311

Training kit for object detection sensors, teaching structure,‌‌ function, and applications.‌

Industrial PLC training system using Rockwell hardware to teach advanced automation skills.‌ Supports Ladder, Function Block,‌ ‌SFC, and Structured Text‌ Insertable faults for realistic‌ ‌troubleshooting practice

Includes binary and analog‌‌ ‌output proximity sensors for‌‌ ‌real circuits‌ Sensors can be arranged tool-free‌ ‌on profile plates or frames

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Level Two: Applied

Electricity and Energy

Solar Wind Training System

Industrial Controls, Basic Controls‌ Learning System (8036) Foundational training system for industrial motor control and electrical circuits.‌ Wire and test contactors, relays,‌ ‌and overloads‌ Implement start-stop and‌ ‌reversing motor circuits

Modular renewable energy training system teaching solar and wind power principles.‌

Real photovoltaic panels and‌ ‌wind turbine modules‌ Integrated measurement for‌ ‌energy performance analysis

Fluid Power and Industry 4.0

MPS 403 I4.0 Learning System‌

Hands-on electropneumatics training kit teaching integrated electrical and pneumatic control fundamentals.‌ Core components: valves,‌ ‌cylinders, switches, relays‌ Built-in faults for diagnostics Electropneumatics - Basic level TP 201 America‌

Compact Industry 4.0 learning factory teaching automation, networking, sensors, and smart production.‌ Web-based MES for‌ ‌production monitoring and‌ ‌control‌ Modular stations for flexible‌ ‌production lines

Mechanical and Robotic Systems

Applied Mechanical Systems

MPS SICK Sensor Safety Education Cart

Level Two Topic Coverage:‌ Install wedge and‌ ‌synchronous belts‌

Students can learn:‌

Applied programming‌ ‌with multi-step sequences‌ Sensor, vision, and safety‌ ‌system integration‌ Real-world tasks: pick, place, assembly

Set up variable-speed belt drives‌ Configure multiple-chain‌‌ drive systems‌ Install helical and miter gears‌ Disassemble and ID

PLCs and Sensors

PLC EduTrainer Universal/ Compact

Smart Sensors Equipment Set TP 1312‌

Hands-on training system for configuring and integrating intelligent sensors.‌ Configure photoelectric,‌ ‌inductive, and capacitive‌ ‌sensors‌

Compact PLC training system featuring Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 controller. Program using TIA Portal software Supports industrial I/O ‌and networking exercises

Analyze signal processing‌ ‌and communication outputs

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Level Three: Advanced

Industry 4.0

Integrated Manufacturing

Smart Factory

Cyber-Physical Lab

Festo’s Cyber-Physical Lab integrates automation, robotics, sensors, and real-time industrial control systems.‌ Integrates hardware with‌

Festo’s Smart Factory showcases fully integrated, automated production systems using real industrial technologies.‌ Demonstrates modular,‌ ‌reconfigurable production‌ Show‌s real-time monitoring‌ ‌and decentralized control

‌virtual production simulations‌ Teaches data-driven control‌ ‌with PLCs, IoT, and feedback

Hartnell College Real-World Learning. Future Ready Skills‌

A‌t Hartnell College, students use the Cyber-Physical Lab to learn by doing—building, operating, and troubleshooting the same types of automated systems used in modern manufacturing. Through hands-on experience with pneumatics, robotics, and smart factory technologies, students gain a clear understanding of how real-world systems work and interact. This approach helps them build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop practical experience that prepares them for careers in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and other high-demand technical fields.

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Proven at Scale: The Festo NC3 Certification Network

Festo and NC3 deliver industry-recognized certifications through a growing network of institutions, instructors, and industry partners.

INDUSTRY 4.0 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

409 CERTIFICATION CENTERS

37 CERTIFICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

3 NC3 FESTO CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

11 NEW CERTIFICATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT

45,013 CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED SINCE 2017

1035 INSTRUCTORS TRAINED

17 NC3 GLOBAL PARTNERS

4 NC3 IN-PERSON

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER EVENTS PER YEAR

QUARTERLY VIRTUAL TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR STEM & LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATIONS

SCHEDULED 5

FESTO GREENLEE Pathway

NC3 IN-PERSON - FESTO SPECIFIC TRAIN-THE-TRAINER EVENTS

FESTO INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Together, Festo and NC3 deliver a scalable, industry-aligned solution that equips students with the skills and certifications needed for careers across advanced manufacturing, engineering, and high-demand technical fields.

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ATC Success Story

West-MEC

The Challenge West-MEC serves students across 3,800 square miles of western Maricopa County, a region with a growing manufacturing sector moving toward smart automation. To prepare students for real careers as operators and technicians, the district needed‌‌ industry-standard equipment, stackable certifications, and purposefully designed learning environments built to handle the unique demands of CTE. The Solution West-MEC partnered with ATC and Meteor to equip their automation labs with industry-grade robotics systems and connect instructors with certifications and training needed to stay current. Modular curriculum supports every type of learner, while the furniture and room layout were chosen specifically to promote collaboration and withstand the wear of a working CTE environment. The Impact Students graduate with certifications through Universal Robots and NC3, trusted by regional business partners to step directly into industry roles. The program's economic impact has been measured at $100–$140 million in the West Valley. As the district puts it, a student who has the skill set will have a good career, but one who can speak to that skill set will have an amazing one.

" Our students are able to get industry experience and be trusted to move into our business partners because of the equipment that we put them in front of ."

— Aaron Parson, Campus Administrator

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Career Pathways in Skilled Trades & Industrial Systems

Skilled Trades: HVAC-R

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems

Basic Refrigeration Trainer (TU-100)

Mobile Table-Top Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Trainer (TU-805)

Hands-on refrigeration trainer for foundational HVAC and cooling‌system‌ skills.‌ Demonstrates vapor-compression‌ ‌cycle operation‌ Practice pressure measurement‌ ‌and system diagnostics

Compact, portable HVAC/R‌‌ trainer demonstrating refrigeration and air conditioning principles.‌‌ Sight glasses show refrigerant‌

‌phase change in real time‌ Variable fan speed controls‌ ‌for load and airflow‌ ‌demonstration

Table-Top Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Trainer‌ ‌(TU-810 EEV)

Refrigerant Recovery,‌ Evacuation, & Charging‌ Training Unit (TU-355) Hands-on trainer for refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and‌‌ charging procedures.‌ Practice EPA-compliant‌

Compact HVAC/R trainer featuring electronic expansion valve and refrigeration cycle demonstration.‌ Electronic Expansion Valve‌ ‌(EEV) with superheat‌ ‌control‌ Sight glasses for real-time‌ ‌refrigerant observation

‌refrigerant handling techniques‌ Perform leak testing and vacuum‌ ‌verification procedures

Electrical Systems

Residential Wiring Trainer (TUE-150)

Residential Wiring Demonstrator (TUE-200)

Hands-on residential electrical training system teaching wiring principles and safety.‌ Low-voltage wiring with‌ ‌instructor-controlled power‌ Switching, outlet, and‌ ‌receptacle wiring practice

Hands-on residential electrical circuit demonstrator teaching NEC wiring and practical skills.‌ Includes NEC and wiring‌ ‌textbooks‌ Distribution panel with‌ ‌breakers and wiring‌ ‌methods

HVAC Controls Training System (TU-9250)

HVAC Electrical Control Trainer (TU-9240)

Table-top HVAC controls trainer demonstrating residential heating and cooling system operation.‌ Includes furnace burner‌

Modular HVAC electrical control‌ trainer teaching wiring, circuits,‌ and control setup.‌ 36 modular panels for flexible‌ ‌circuit building‌‌ Supports plug-and-play or‌ ‌direct wiring methods

‌and AC control with‌ ‌pressure switches‌ 12 modular panels for‌ ‌flexible configuration

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Skilled Trades: HVAC-R

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

DDC/BAS Programmer Training Unit (PT-201) DDC/BAS programming trainer

DDC Portable Training Unit (PT-181) Portable DDC/BAS trainer with industry controller and embedded curriculum for HVAC automation.‌ Web-enabled DDC‌ ‌controller with BACnet,‌ ‌LON, and Modbus‌ Programmable thermostats‌ ‌with touchscreen interfaces

with Sedona framework controller and hands-on practice.‌ Instrument panel with‌

‌multiple inputs and outputs‌ Integrated 5-port Ethernet‌ ‌switch for networking‌ ‌exercises

Heat Pumps & Gas Heating Systems

Table-Top Heat Pump Trainer (TU-701)

Heat Pump Trainer With Inverter Compressor & R-290 Refrigerant (TU-808)

Compact heat pump trainer offering real wiring, piping, and controls practice.‌ Explosion-proof sight glass‌ ‌tubes for clear refrigerant‌ ‌observation‌ Pressure, temperature, and‌ ‌electrical readings can be‌ ‌made

Advanced heat pump trainer with inverter compressor and eco-friendly‌R-290 refrigerant‌ system.‌ Inverter compressor for‌ ‌variable-speed operation‌ Real-time refrigerant flow‌ ‌visibility

Advanced Heat Pump Troubleshooting Training Unit (TU-450)

Cold Climate Heat Pump Training Unit (TU-430)

Advanced HVAC/R training unit‌ with realistic faults for heat pump‌ troubleshooting skills.‌ Over 40 real-world faults for‌ ‌hands-on HVAC‌ ‌troubleshooting practice‌‌ Includes digital diagnostics‌ ‌equipment for real-time data‌ ‌analysis Deluxe Air Conditioning & Gas Furnace Training Unit (TU-206CGF) Comprehensive AC and gas furnace trainer providing real system control and diagnostics.‌ Control sequencing and safety‌ ‌device practice‌ HVAC electrical and diagnostic‌ ‌measurement points

Advanced cold-climate heat‌ pump trainer teaching inverter‌ and dual-fuel HVAC systems.‌ TrueFlow™ airflow testing‌ ‌grid‌

Performance-based‌ ‌diagnostics training

Universal Desktop Gas Furnace‌ Electrical Simulator‌ UN-1213

Desktop gas furnace electrical‌ simulator for hands-on HVAC‌ troubleshooting and diagnostics‌ training.‌ Builds diagnostic confidence‌

‌through realistic troubleshooting‌ Develops critical thinking through‌ ‌hands-on HVAC system analysis

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Skilled Trades: Electrical & Controls‌

Electric Power & Industrial Control Systems

Basic Motor Control Technology TP 1221 Equipment Set

Basic Motor Control Technology Learning System TP 1221-P‌

Hands-on training system for fundamental industrial motor control applications.‌ Wire and test contactors,‌ ‌overloads, and control‌ ‌devices‌ Implement start-stop and‌ ‌reversing motor circuits

Hands-on training system for basic motor control principles and practical motor circuitry.‌ Forward/reverse and‌ ‌jogging configurations‌ Includes contactors,‌ ‌overload relays, and‌ ‌pushbuttons

PLC Trainer 3240

Electeo

Comprehensive PLC training unit teaching ladder logic programming and practical control applications.‌ Discrete and analog‌ ‌input/output interactions‌ Wiring and debugging‌ ‌practice for control ‌setups

Web-based blended electronics training system combining hands-on labs, digital courses, and measurement tools.‌ Covers electricity basics,‌ ‌analog/digital, and industrial‌ ‌electronics‌

Built-in virtual instruments‌ ‌for real-time voltage and‌ ‌current analysis

EMS Learning Systems 8010

SkillsConveyor

Modular conveyor training system teaching real industrial transport, control, and automation skills.‌

Modular electrical training system for comprehensive power and controls education.‌

Covers AC/DC circuits,‌ ‌machines, and power‌ ‌distribution‌ Supports hands-on‌ ‌measurement and‌ ‌troubleshooting exercises

Integrated sensors,‌ ‌drives, and actuators‌ PLC programming and‌ ‌I/O configuration‌ ‌exercises

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Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Training Systems

A hands-on training system for securing unmanned aircraft communication networks.‌ Analyze drone network vulnerabilities and threats‌ Cybersecurity for Drones (UAS-6500)

Fundamentals of Information Technology (MC 1100)

Introductory information technology course covering computing fundamentals and essential digital skills.‌ Focuses on internet,‌ ‌email, and digital‌ ‌communication skills‌ Teaches word processing‌ ‌and spreadsheets Industrial Networks‌‌ Cybersecurity (CS 3000) Advanced course securing industrial control systems and networked automation environments.‌ SCADA and PLC‌ ‌communication protocol‌ ‌protection‌

Practice cybersecurity defense and mitigation strategies

Cybersecurity Essentials (CS 1000) Foundational cybersecurity course covering threats, vulnerabilities, and protection strategies.‌ Risk assessment and‌ ‌incident response basics‌ Authentication, access‌ ‌control, and encryption‌ ‌methods

Network segmentation and‌ ‌secure architecture design

IT & ‌Cy‌bersecurity Progression

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Energy & Sustainability‌

Renewable Energy Training Systems

Nacelle - Wind Turbine Learning System‌ (46122-20)

Solar Wind Training System

Training system demonstrating wind turbine nacelle components‌and power‌ generation.‌ Explore gearbox, generator,‌ ‌and braking systems‌ Analyze turbine control and‌ ‌energy conversion‌ ‌processes Generating Clean Electrons (GT-1500) Introductory renewable energy trainer covering wind, solar, and fuel cell systems.‌ Hands-on wind, solar, and‌ ‌fuel cell labs‌ Configure and test off-grid‌ ‌renewable systems

Modular renewable energy training system teaching solar and wind power principles.‌ Real photovoltaic panels‌ ‌and wind turbine modules‌ Integrated measurement‌ ‌for energy performance‌ ‌analysis

EV Charging Station‌

Hands-on EV charging station training system for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.‌ Fault injection switches‌ ‌simulate real technician‌ ‌issues‌ Advanced EV simulator‌ ‌displays charging dynamics‌ ‌and signals

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Career Pathways in Advanced

Manufacturing & Automation

Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Robotic Arms

UR3e‌ Payload: 3 kg | Reach: 500 mm

UR7e‌ Payload: 7.5 kg | Reach: 850 mm

Compact, lightweight collaborative robot arm for precision automation in tight workspaces.‌ Safe human-robot collaboration‌ ‌with configurable safety ‌functions‌ Intuitive touchscreen‌ ‌programming with PolyScope‌ ‌interface

Mid-range collaborative robot arm with balanced payload, reach,‌ precision, and flexibility.‌ 17 configurable safety functions‌ ‌for collaborative operation‌ Intuitive programming with‌ ‌PolyScope touchscreen interface

UR12e‌ Payload: 12.5 kg | Reach: 1300 mm

Magician‌ Payload: 0.5 kg | Reach: 320 mm

Powerful mid-range collaborative robot with long reach and high payload capacity.‌ IP54-rated design for dust and‌ ‌splash protection‌ 17 configurable safety functions‌ ‌for collaborative operation

Versatile desktop 4-axis robotic arm for education, automation, and creative projects.‌

Supports 3D printing and‌ ‌laser engraving‌ ‌attachments‌ Drag-to-teach and intuitive‌ ‌programming options

MG400‌ Payload: 750 g | Reach: 440 mm

Magician E6‌ Payload: 1 kg | Reach: 440 mm

Ultra-compact desktop collaborative robot arm for flexible automation‌and small‌ batch work.‌ Drag-to-teach programming ‌for fast setup‌ Collision detection for safe‌ ‌collaboration

Enhanced educational robotic arm with expanded flexibility, precise motion, and accessory support.‌ Compact desktop design for‌

‌flexible lab integration‌ Open SDK for advanced‌ ‌robotics development

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Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

End-Effectors & Tooling

Hand-E Gripper

E Pick Vacuum Gripper

Hand-E gripper delivers‌‌ high-precision, reliable performance for advanced industrial assembly tasks.‌ 2-inch parallel stroke for‌ ‌precise handling‌

Versatile gripper handles‌ various materials with‌ customizable control for‌ industrial applications.‌

Picks up even and uneven‌ ‌workpieces easily‌ Custom bracket and air‌ ‌nodes for precise control

Sealed design meets ISO/TS‌ ‌15066 standards

2F-85 & 2F-140 Adaptive Gripper

Wrist Camera

Vision system for UR teach‌ pendant enabling quick,‌ repeatable industrial part‌ handling.‌

Industrial two-finger adaptive grippers for collaborative robots handling diverse automation tasks.‌ Ideal for pick-and-place and part‌ ‌handling‌ Supports machine tending and‌ ‌varied industrial applications

2F-85

Easy part teaching and feature‌ ‌detection for beginners‌ Expert mode allows advanced‌ ‌program fine-tuning

2F-140

Wingman Changer System Manual Kit

Wingman Changer System Automatic Kit

Multi-purpose robotic tool for welding, palletizing, and machine tending applications efficiently.‌ ISO/TS 15066 certified for‌ ‌safe industrial use‌

Premium Quality, made from surface-treated,‌high-grade‌ aluminum components.‌

Comes with electrical‌ ‌modules, pneumatics‌ ‌modules and built-in‌ ‌pneumatics‌ Rated payload 33 kg

Quick plug-and-play setup‌ ‌with one-minute tool change

Magician E6 ES01‌‌ Electric Suction Cup

Magician End Tools

Interchangeable tools expanding Magician robot capabilities for versatile applications.‌ Supports‌‌

Compact robotic gripper for handling, palletizing, and packaging small components efficiently.‌

Quick-release nozzle enables ‌multi-nozzle versatility‌ Low-noise, self-contained‌ ‌design ideal for teaching

‌pick-and-place tasks‌ Software-controlled‌ ‌operation

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Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Integrated Training Systems

Collaborative Robotics‌ Training Kit

MecLab with Dobot

Comprehensive training kit for‌ teaching collaborative robot‌ programming and automation‌ skills.‌

Compact mechatronics system integrating Dobot robot for automated production training. Dobot robot for‌‌ ‌pick-and-place‌‌ ‌automation tasks‌ Modular stations simulating‌ ‌industrial production

Covers robot setup, safety, and‌ ‌deployment fundamentals‌ Teaches end-effector‌ ‌integration and application‌ ‌building

MPS SICK Sensor Safety Education Cart

AI Accelerator

Portable sensor safety training cart teaching robot

Hardware and software toolkit enabling advanced AI automation for UR cobots.‌ Supports AI-powered vision‌ ‌tasks like object detection and‌ ‌pose estimation‌ Powered by embedded NVIDIA‌ ‌Jetson AGX Orin compute for‌ ‌AI processing

risk assessment and protective device use.‌

360° safety awareness‌ ‌training with SICK safety‌ ‌devices‌ Risk assessment and‌ ‌functional safety practice

Enabled Robotics

Vectis Standard Air-Cooled Welding Cart Base System

Autonomous mobile cobot combining a Universal Robots arm with a MiR base.‌‌

Portable cart-based cobot welding system with intuitive controls and easy setup.‌‌ Mobile cart with integrated‌

Web-based ER-ABILITY‌ ‌programming interface‌ 360° laser scanning for safe‌ ‌collaboration

‌cobot and welder‌ Intuitive welding‌ ‌programming interface

Kuka Ready 2 Educate Cart

Q-Span Metrology Kit

Q-Span metrology kit automates precision inspection, improving speed, accuracy, and consistency.‌ Reduces errors while enhancing‌ ‌measurement repeatability‌ Compact, user-friendly design‌ ‌integrates easily into existing ‌quality control processes

Mobile industrial robot training cell for hands-on programming and automation education.‌ Program a real KUKA six-axis‌ ‌industrial robot‌ Portable welded steel training‌ ‌cart with integrated controller‌ ‌and teach pendant

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Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

K-12 Robotic Solutions

MG 400 Robotic Training System

Magician Sensor Kit

Compact industrial robot system designed for hands-on automation training.‌

Enhances robotic automation through real-time sensing and intelligent task control.‌ Includes color, IR, and‌ ‌touch sensors‌ Collects real-time data to‌ ‌improve task accuracy and‌ ‌operational efficiency

Supports vision and‌ ‌conveyor integration‌ Portable 900×600mm‌ ‌desktop platform

Magician Vision Kit

Magician Lite Conveyor Belt Kit

Enables visual recognition for precise robotic guidance and automation tasks.‌ Object detection and‌ ‌positioning‌

Mini automated assembly line for smart automation and object sorting training.‌ Integrated photoelectric‌ ‌detection sensor‌ Adjustable conveyor‌ ‌speed control

Supports color and‌ ‌shape recognition

Magician AI Teaching Kit‌

Magician Linear Rail Kit‌

Extension kit enabling‌‌ AI-driven pick-and-place with extended robotic reach.‌ Enhances multi-point‌ ‌task capability‌ Improves production‌ ‌workflow flexibility

AI teaching kit with vision for OCR, recognition, automation.‌ Identifies and manages‌ ‌items using image or voice‌ Performs sorting,‌ ‌recognition, and‌ ‌assistance tasks efficiently

Magician Lite GO and Map‌

Magician Lite Robotic Curriculum

Adds mobile, omni-directional movement to enhance interactive classroom robotics applications.‌ Moves freely in all directions‌ ‌for easy navigation‌ Integrates with Magician‌ ‌Map for precise positioning

Beginner-friendly robotics curriculum with structured lessons for progressive technical skill development.‌ Multi-level lessons for‌ ‌gradual learning progression‌ Chapter-by-chapter format‌ ‌for easy skill building

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Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Workstation Solutions

UR3e/7e Robot Demo Stand

URe Series Pedestal Base

Demo stand designed to showcase UR3e and UR7e cobot capabilities effectively.‌ Pre-configured mounting‌ ‌for seamless UR3e/UR7e‌ ‌integration‌ Modular stand supports‌ ‌accessories and safety‌‌ ‌add-ons

Mobile robotic stand optimized for flexibility, durability, and precise cobot positioning.‌ Heavy-duty steel base with‌ ‌locking casters for stability‌ ‌and mobility‌ Designed for seamless‌ ‌integration with Universal‌ ‌Robots e-Series cobots

UR Mobile Workstation

Portable robot workstation compatible with UR cobots, ideal for flexible automation deployment.‌ Dedicated workstation‌ ‌platform for UR‌

‌collaborative robots‌ Integrated tabletop‌ ‌workspace with robot‌ ‌mounting interface

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Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Robotics eLearning Platforms

Universal Robots Academy‌

Robotiq eLearning

Official Universal Robots‌ training platform for‌ collaborative robot‌ programming and certification.‌ Free e-learning and‌ ‌instructor-led training‌ ‌options‌

Online robotics training platform teaching Robotiq tools, programming, and automation skills.‌ Interactive courses on‌ ‌Robotiq tools and‌ ‌programming‌

Industry-recognized‌ ‌certification pathway

Self-paced e-learning with‌ ‌real automation scenarios

Dobot Academy

DobotLab

Official Dobot training platform offering robotics courses, tutorials, and certification pathways.‌ Structured robotics training‌ ‌from basic to advanced‌ ‌levels‌ Online courses with‌ ‌certification opportunities

All-in-one Dobot software platform for robotics programming, experiments, and classroom management.‌ Blockly and Python‌

‌programming labs for‌ ‌diverse coding practice‌ Virtual simulation and‌ ‌creative experiment labs

Universal Robots Academy Modules

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ATC Success Story

Modesto Junior College

The Challenge Modesto Junior College recognized a growing gap between local manufacturing workforce needs and the training available to students entering the field. Existing programs needed to be modernized to reflect what students would encounter on the job, with equipment and certifications aligned to real industry standards rather than approximations of them. The Solution MJC partnered with ATC to build out an industrial electronics and automation program equipped with brand-name, industry-standard training systems — the same components and devices students would encounter in the field. ATC served as a one-stop shop, supplying equipment and curriculum while providing ongoing local support. New certificates and courses were developed to advance student training in industrial robotics, positioning the college as a long-term workforce development partner for regional manufacturers. The Impact Students now graduate with hands-on experience on the exact equipment they'll encounter in the workforce. Instructors report students recognizing real-world components immediately (flow meters, PLCs, IoT integrations, etc.) because they've already built and tested them in the lab. The program also supports apprentices working toward journeyman certifications, deepening MJC's ties to the local manufacturing community.

" The components and devices on the trainers are what students actually see in the field . You can tell somebody how to do something , but when they get to put

their hands on it , that ' s where the rubber meets the road ."

— John Coate, Instructor, Industrial Electronics & Automation

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Career Pathways in STEM , Makerspaces & Emerging Technologies

STEM & K-12 Learning

STEM Learning Systems

Festo’s Integrative STEM Education

Bionic Flower Experimental Set

Comprehensive STEM education concept integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning.‌ Hands-on, project-based‌ ‌STEM learning‌ Aligned with real-world‌ ‌industry skills

Educational bionics kit exploring programmable floral motion‌ and electromechanical systems.‌ Interactive floral mechanism‌ ‌mimicking natural movement‌ Modular design for‌ ‌experimentation and‌ ‌customization

BionicsLab

Bionics Kit

Modular STEM kit for building nature-inspired robots and exploring biomimicry principles.‌ Build three animal-inspired‌ ‌robots (fish, chameleon,‌ ‌elephant)‌‌ Hands-on assembly with‌ ‌servo motors and‌ ‌electronics

Hands-on bionics education kit introducing‌nature-inspired‌ engineering principles through‌ experiments.‌‌ Six hands-on bionics‌ ‌experiments with worksheets‌ ‌included‌

Explores natural principles like‌ ‌lotus effect and Fin Ray design

STEM Sports Programs

STEM Multi-Sports K-2

STEM Special Team Players

A STEM sports program blending sports skills with science, technology, engineering, and math.‌

Early childhood multi-sports program combining physical activity with foundational STEM learning.‌ Active play integrated‌ ‌with early STEM concepts‌ Develops coordination‌ ‌and collaborative‌ ‌problem-solving

Accessible activities‌ ‌supporting special‌ ‌education students‌

Teamwork and strategic‌ ‌problem-solving through‌ ‌sport

STEM All Star Kit

STEM Multi-Sport

Comprehensive STEM kit for ages 8–14 using sports to inspire hands-on learning. Integrates science,‌ ‌technology, engineering,‌ ‌and mathematical‌ ‌concepts‌

Engaging STEM sports curriculum blending science, athletics, and interactive student learning experiences.‌ Combines basketball, football,‌ ‌soccer, and volleyball to teach‌ ‌STEM concepts‌ Encourages critical thinking,‌ ‌collaboration, and‌‌ ‌problem-solving

Promotes teamwork,‌ ‌leadership, and critical‌ ‌thinking skills

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Makerspaces & Fabrication

3D Printers and Laser Systems

Ultimaker 3D Printers

MakerBot SKETCH Sprint

Professional-grade 3D printers delivering precision, reliability, and open material compatibility.‌ Dual-extrusion printing for‌ ‌complex, multi-material‌ ‌applications‌ Open filament system‌ ‌supporting a wide range of‌ ‌materials

High-speed classroom 3D printer designed for safe, reliable student use.‌ Fully enclosed design‌ ‌with HEPA and carbon‌ ‌filtration‌ Integrated camera for‌ ‌remote monitoring‌ ‌and timelapses

xTool P3

xTool MetalFab

Industrial-grade 80W CO₂ laser cutter with smart automation and large workspace.‌ Uses LiDAR autofocus,‌ ‌cameras, and automation‌‌ ‌for fast, precise workflow‌‌ Cuts and engraves thick‌ ‌materials like wood and acrylic‌ ‌at high speeds

All-in-one fiber laser system for welding, cutting, cleaning, and metal fabrication.‌ Features handheld laser head‌ ‌with intuitive controls for‌ ‌flexible operation‌ Delivers clean welds and‌ ‌minimal post-processing due‌ ‌to low heat distortion

LS100 Laser Engraving Machine

WeLase Laser Engraving Machine

Compact CO₂ laser engraver and cutter for versatile marking and cutting applications.‌ Compatible with 30+‌ ‌materials including wood,‌ ‌plastics, glass, and leather‌ Up to 18.11" × 12.01"‌ ‌engraving and cutting work‌ ‌area

Compact desktop laser engraver delivering fast, precise marking for small items.‌ High-precision laser marking‌ ‌on metals, plastics, and coated‌ ‌materials‌

Wi-Fi connectivity with‌ ‌dedicated laser marking‌ ‌software

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Makerspace & Fabrication

CNC & Workshop Equipment

17" Drill Press

18″ Variable Speed Drill Press

Robust 17" floor drill press delivering precision drilling for workshop and lab use.‌ 3/4 HP motor with 16 speeds‌ ‌for versatile drilling‌ Large 14" × 19" cast iron work‌ ‌table with T-slots

Stationary drill press for precise, safe holemaking in wood, metal, and plastics.‌ Adjustable table and depth stop ‌for controlled operation‌ Multiple speed ranges to suit‌ ‌materials and bit sizes

15" Woodworking Bandsaw

PM1500 Bandsaw

Heavy-duty 15" woodworking bandsaw with powerful motor for precision cutting.‌ Precision-ground cast iron‌ ‌table (21-1/2" × 16") for stable‌ ‌support‌ 3 HP motor delivers the power‌ ‌to cut large and thick stock

Heavy-duty bandsaw with precise cutting and solid performance for workshop use.‌ Large resaw capacity for thick‌ ‌material processing‌ Precision blade tracking and‌ ‌tensioning system

31A Belt and Disc Sander

Belt / 12" Disc Sander with Closed Stand Heavy-duty belt/disc sander with integrated stand for workshop versatility and durability.‌ 6" × 48" belt sander and 12"‌ ‌disc sander combination‌

Heavy-duty belt and disc sander built‌ for precision sanding in workshops.‌ Precision-adjustable tables and‌ ‌guides for accurate work‌ Dust collection ports for cleaner,‌ ‌safer operation

Adjustable belt tracking and‌ ‌table angle for precision work

3520 C Lathe, 2HP, 1PH 220 V

18" x 40" Wood Lathe

Heavy-duty lathe with 2 HP motor and robust design for precision turning.‌ Precision spindle and feed‌ ‌controls for smooth‌ ‌operation‌ Large swing and bed‌ ‌length for versatile turning‌ ‌capacity

Professional woodworking‌ lathe with variable speed‌ and robust performance‌ for precision turning.‌ Electronic variable‌ ‌speed (40–3200 RPM)‌ Cast-iron build with 40"‌ ‌capacity

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Integrated Automation Education

GRIT Automation

How It Works

Access Control

Tool level access control ensures only people with correct training can use the machine‌ Lock out the shop by time, minimum users, and more‌‌ Tracks tool usage, runtime, and total shop time by user‌ Integrates with multiple platforms to update user permissions

I‌t all starts with the Hub‌ Triggers plug inline or get wired into tools‌ Gate Controls retrofit on to metal blast gates‌ Multiple options for controlling dust collectors

Asset Management

Dust Management

Monito‌rs tool runtime for preventative maintenance scheduling‌

Autom‌ates entire dust collection system‌ Retrofits onto existing equipment‌ Prolongs tool life via maintenance reminders‌ Budget friendly

Tracks shop assets and consumables through a convenient kiosk interface‌ Documents asset damage and repair history‌ Centralizes inventory management for more efficient operations

ROOTS Education

RISE: Core

RISE: Plus

Industry-aligned robotics training system built around the UR3e collaborative robot.‌ Hands-on Polyscope‌ ‌programming via teach‌ ‌pendant‌ Integrated conveyor for‌ ‌real automation workflows

Comprehensive industrial robotics training platform with integrated automation packages and certifications.‌ UR5e cobot package with‌ ‌full automation integration‌ CAROL 4.0 and Universal‌ ‌Robots certification pathway

RISE: Pro

Industrial-grade automation training platform with‌‌ multi-station integration and certification pathways.‌ Multi-cell automation‌ ‌line with integrated‌ ‌process stations‌ CAROL 4.0 and CIP‌ ‌certification preparation

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