While there is no “one size fits all” approach to learning, educators must follow the four primary areas of study in mechatronics – Electricity / Electronics, Mechanical Power, Fluid Power, and PLC Control.

Amtek's Gary Daniels outlines all the equipment you'll need in a basic and an advanced lab.

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Grant Opportunity for

Virginia Educators

This grant opportunity from The Alleghany Foundation covers early education, K-12 and post-secondary education.

Priority is given to organizations serving the Alleghany County, Covington, and Clifton Forge areas.

With a rolling deadline, you can apply year-round.

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3D Printing Just Got Smarter with

GrabCAD Print

GrabCAD Print makes 3D printing as easy as loading a design file and clicking print. Print directly from your favorite professional CAD formats and save time usually spent converting STL files.

Current Stratasys customers can use this software for free (currently in beta) by simply signing up.

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PHOTOS: Inside Amtek's Summer

STEM Workshops for Educators

We recently hosted two summer workshops for teachers -- one county-wide training in Virginia Beach and one workshop in Suffolk.

Each offered a crash course on 3D printing, CAD design, CNC machining and laser cutting.

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