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

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it’s about time to start planning how you’ll take care of the material in your 3D printer if it will be left unused for a couple weeks or more at a time this summer.

We've got a few quick tips to keep in mind whether you have a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) or PolyJet printer.

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How Does a 3D Printer Work?

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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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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You may be familiar with the Tuesday Tutorial section on our blog by now. Each month, we bring you a new project idea that can easily be incorporated into your lesson plan.

Well, we're taking the summer off and stocking up on great classroom project ideas to start sharing again in the Fall.

Have a classroom idea you'd like to see us take on?

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