2022 Spring CTE Newsletter
As the school year comes to a close, X-Cal wants to help prepare you for a summer of learning and growing. In this newsletter, you will find updated trainings, resources and upcoming events. By taking the time to research now, you can help prepare your class for a successful 2022-2023 school year. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have or additional information you need!
Collaborative Robot Accessories
OnRobot offers the industry’s broadest range of end-of-arm tooling and software solutions for collaborative applications. Automate your processes quickly and efficiently with OnRobot’s Plug & Produce grippers, sensors, vision and the software that drives them.
Medical Simulation
TacMed Solutions is dedicated to improving survivability in response to crisis situations. They equip, train, and protect all who answer the call - from professionals to active bystanders - with world-class innovative solutions designed to help save lives.
Mobile Solutions Lab
We hit the road this month, visiting four schools from Texas to Colorado to demonstrate our automotive training solutions! This week we are getting ready to visit for New Mexico! Ready to schedule a visit?
Easy-to-Program, Classroom Ready Collaborative Robot WELD Cert Cart
Welding programs that want to teach the latest technologies will add robotic welding – the future of welding — to their program offering.
WATCH: Everyday Uses of 3D Printing
Prefix Corporation designs concept vehicles, prototypes, and mock-ups for the auto and aviation industries. They are everyday users of 3D printing. Watch this video to see how they apply their recently acquired large-format Stratasys F770™ printer to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.
Training Programs for CTE or STEM
Our programs combine illustrated theory with step-by-step hands-on labs and equipment.
Training
Visit Amatrol to see current schedules and locations. Virtual and in-person courses available. New courses availabe.
Visit FANUC's Training Website to see current schedules and locations. Virtual and in-person courses available.
Upcoming Events
MSSC CT-SCA Certification Briefing-Demo | June 1
College of Southern Idaho CTE Conference | July 13-16
CACTE Career Tech Summit | July 19-20
CTAT Summer Conference | July 18-21
CACTE Career Tech Summit | July 19-20
TIVA Summer Conference | July 24-27
Oklahoma Summit | August 1
College of Eastern Idaho CTE Conference | August 3-6
More Resources
Five Key Benefits of Adding Ignite to your CTE Program
Amatrol's IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing program is designed to give students technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to be successful in the manufacturing industry. To better understand IGNITE, below are five key points to consider when introducing this advanced manufacturing training program.
Meet the Increasing Demand for HVAC/R Technicians
We equip schools to train the next generation of employees with the newest and most innovative training simulators and curricula in the industry. Amatrol and DAC Worldwide are two of the top manufacturers we represent for HVAC/R training.
Implementing the Ideal CTE Lab
We provide training programs with the newest and most innovative training equipment, learning tools, and hands-on experiences with their career and technical educational labs (CTE). High school and community college students will train and prepare for careers in many industries, such as oil and gas, logistics, industrial maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical, and so much more.
Five Key Reasons Why The FANUC CRX Collaborative Robot is Right for Everyone
The FANUC CRX Collaborative Robot, otherwise known as a cobot, is power and force limited and even has force-monitoring sensors that will stop work if it encounters a human. With eight different models to choose from and able to handle four to 35kg it is one of the largest cobot lineups available.
High School Robotics Courses Turn to a Lifelong Career
A high school program that allows students to have hands-on experiences with robots and train for a future career at the same time – that’s exactly what FANUC America has been working to develop and has made into a reality through their Certified Education Program (CERT).
