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21ST CENTURY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY guide

This month we have a lot of great information for you!

Amtek's Rich Sykes talks about augmented reality training and Gary Daniels chats new CTE career pathways. We've also got a ton of great information on fabrication technologies like vacuum formers and printer cutters.

Don't forget to check out our special Valentine's Day CNC classroom project + we're are offering free makerspace consultations to educators! If you need advice on laying out a new lab or upgrading your existing equipment, we've got you covered.

- Ron Baddock

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How Virtual and Augmented Reality Training Helps Develop Real World Skill Sets

Amtek's Rich Sykes explores augmented reality trainers for auto body, manufacturing, welding, and other industries.

All spurred by a a flight simulator gift he got his son for the Holidays, he takes an in depth look at how VR trainers can impact education.

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How to Know When a Vacuum Former Makes Sense for Your Lab?

Its low cost, ease of tooling, efficiency and speed of replication for small run prototyping makes it an ideal option for makerspaces

Here is everything you need to know about adding a vacuum former to your lab.

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3 Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Printer Cutter

What size output do you need? What type of material do you want to print?

We've compiled a list of things to consider before making the investment in a printer-cutter.

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Create Custom Valentines

with a CNC Machine

An oldie but goodie! Check out our project outline that allows students to create a thoughtful, custom gift for that special someone.

Learn how to design a box of chocolates in SolidWorks (or use our pre-designed files) then cut it out and engrave a personal message using a CNC machine.

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A New Frontier for Career Pathway

Building a system of high-quality career pathways was a key focus back in the 1990s when Amtek's Gary Daniels taught public school technology education.

While the concept of exploration career pathways is very much the same today as it was back then, there are a few key differences today.

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FREE Makerspace Consultation for Educators

The planning process for building a new makerspace or updating an existing fab lab can be overwhelming, especially when working with architects, electricians, and multiple manufacturers.

That’s why Amtek Company is offering a free lab design and layout consultation for interested educators.

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