The role of the science educator has shifted to encouraging students to solve real-world problems, especially when it comes to renewable energy.

Give students the creative freedom to set up experiments and see how different alternative technologies -- wind, solar, hydrogen, and fuel cell -- interact with each other.

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How exactly does a 3D printer work?

With Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), the 3D printer deposits melted plastic in thin layers on a build plate, fusing the layers together as it builds upward.

Follow along as we walk through each stage of a print, from pre-processing to production to post-processing.

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After our CNC Machine Workshop in March, we showed you how to design a sign in QuickCAM 2D Design with V-Carve.

In Part 2 of this tutorial, we’re sending the part to a Denford 2600 Pro Router to be made. You will learn to connect to the machine in VR Milling, jog the machine, change tools, set work offsets, then run the part.

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3D Printers and Emissions – When to Be Concerned

We often hear from folks who express concerns about the levels of ultrafine particles (UFPs), also called nanoparticles, desktop 3D printers can emit.

In this article, Amtek Sales Manager Rich Sykes explains when you should be concerned about emissions and what you can do about it.

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According to a new USDA report,nearly 60,000 high-skilled agriculture job openings are expected annually in the U.S., yet only 35,000 graduates are available to fill them.

This anticipated sklls shortage means it just might be time for students to seriously consider agriculture as a career path.

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As we watch the traditional mechanical chain of manufacturing transform into a digital chain, we will see big changes in workforce training.

These are key skills educators should consider in curriculum and training to prepare students for the next industrial revolution -- Industry 4.0.

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