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10/09/2026

Seeing students excited to use the new technology they get to learn with every day means the world.

During the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the new Applied Learning Lab at Pius XI High School, students, teachers, industry, and community members came together to celebrate the new space.

Students gave a quick demo of their new NeuroMaker robotic hand to show what they're learning in the new lab.

What an amazing day!

10/07/2026

One learning system. Multiple industrial skillsets.
The Industrial Learning System (iLS) from APT Manufacturing Solutions supports students as they explore a wide range of industrial training topics through interchangeable learning modules.

Multiple students can complete hands-on activities at the same time in areas like:

✅ PLC & HMI programming
✅ Industrial automation and controls
✅ Fluid power systems
✅ Motor controls and VFDs
✅ Industrial safety technologies

Designed to be adaptable to the needs of any classroom, the iLS allows educators to expand learning opportunities as programs evolve. New modules can be added over time without replacing the entire system.

Learn more about the iLS here: https://okt.to/Cj9AYG

09/29/2026

The future of education doesn't always look like a traditional classroom. At Whitehall School District, WI's Emerging Technology Lab, students can work on different courses during the same class period, creating a personalized learning experience that supports individual goals and interests.

By giving students greater ownership of their education, Whitehall is helping prepare the next generation with the skills needed for an ever-changing workforce.

🎥 Take a look inside this innovative learning environment.

09/25/2026

Last week, we brought instructors from Iowa and Wisconsin for an incredible behind-the-scenes look at how industry leaders are helping shape the future of manufacturing education.

The group toured innovative solutions at FANUC, Levil Technology, and APT Manufacturing Solutions; the conversations focused on one important question: How do we best prepare students for the careers of tomorrow?

The answer starts with collaboration. When educators, industry partners, and technology leaders come together, students gain access to learning experiences that reflect today's workforce and prepare them for what's next.

👏 Thank you to FANUC America Corporation, Levil Technology, and APT Manufacturing Solutions for sharing your expertise, insights, and vision for the future.

09/24/2026

Yesterday's Lunch & Learn brought together organizations of all sizes with the same challenge: how do we train more people, faster, for today's automated workplaces?

Together, we explored how FANUC America Corporation's training-focused solutions are making it easier to build hands-on, in-house training programs without taking production equipment offline.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for all the great discussion around automation implementation and robotics training. It's exciting to see so many organizations ready to take on the challenge of upskilling within to adapt to modern manufacturing!

09/21/2026

Machine Tending Education Cell (MTEC) is a robot-loaded CNC machining center, featuring a FANUC robot + FANUC ROBODRILL.

This is how we're teaching industrial automation!

09/17/2026

You can't skip training for heavy equipment operators, but you can skip taking productive equipment off the work floor.

The Reach Lift Truck Simulator from Simlog gives operators of all experience levels a safe environment to build foundational skills, practice real-world scenarios, and receive objective performance feedback before stepping into a live warehouse.

The result? More training opportunities, reduced risk, and greater confidence when operators transition to real equipment.

For first-time users, jumping right into a reach lift truck shouldn't be the first step.

Learn more about the Reach Lift Truck Simulator here: https://okt.to/QVC5Xc

09/15/2026

Achieve the Impossible! That's the theme of the 2026 International Manufacturing Technology Show, and with AI, automation, robotics, and new technologies changing the manufacturing landscape, the impossible is quickly becoming reality.

With more than:

➡️ 84,251 registrations (and counting!)
➡️ 1.2+ million square feet of exhibit space
➡️ 2,000+ exhibitors
➡️ Thousands of future engineers, technicians, programmers, and innovators

IMTS is one of the most exciting places to experience the future of manufacturing firsthand.

We're here all week with our incredible partners FANUC America Corporation, Levil Technology, and APT Manufacturing Solutions to showcase what the future of hands-on technical education looks like and inspire the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Achieving the impossible starts with learning what's possible.

Take a look at the start of IMTS 2026!

09/10/2026

How do students stand out in today's advanced manufacturing workforce?

Industry-recognized credentials from Smart Automation Certification Alliance - SACA help learners validate their skills and showcase what they know to future employers.

For educators, certifications provide a way to measure student achievement. For employers, they help identify qualified candidates. Together, they help connect education to real career opportunities.

09/09/2026

Managing a classroom full of welding students means you're balancing students' safety, different learning styles, and skill levels, all while keeping every learner engaged and progressing.

Learning systems that give students more independent practice and real-time feedback make all those classroom logistics so much easier to manage.

With Miller Welders's welding training solutions, students can jump into welding on day one and receive immediate, individualized feedback on their technique.

Students can learn at their own pace, identify areas to improve, and build confidence through repetition, freeing up instructors to spend more time providing targeted, hands-on support where it’s needed most.

Learn more about the Augmented Arc and Miller Welding training equipment here:
🔗 https://okt.to/N2BQ3G

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