For years we’ve all been hearing a lot of talk about IoT, but for many of us, it really seemed like just that…a lot of talk. But while we may have still been scratching our heads about what exactly it is, and why it’s important, it’s been growing exponentially. What exactly is IoT? For the uninitiated, IoT is an acronym, … Read More
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The 5th annual Advanced Manufacturing Expo is fast approaching. The event will be held on August 22nd at the Deltaplex in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Studica is heading to the event with over 200 other exhibitors where over 17,000 guests are expected to attend. The show provides a one of a kind for the manufacturing sector for leadership, networking, resources, and … Read More
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This year marks the 10th annual National Robotics Week. Also known as “RoboWeek”, this even runs April 6th-14th with the goal of building public awareness of the importance and strength of the robotics industry in the United States, this event includes hundreds of events in all fifty states. Established by Congress in 2010, this event also showcases the impact that … Read More
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is an increasingly big deal in our everyday lives. With so much technology involved in the field, it’s easy to see why teaching students about IoT and how to work with it can be a great opportunity to teach a variety of STEM concepts. But, how do we go about teaching such a vast topic? … Read More
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From battle bots to local competitions, robotics competitions are increasing in popularity. Why? For one, they are a great way to get students involved with core STEM areas like electronics & programming. Students respond to hands-on learning and with the increased emphasis on STEM education, these competitions are a perfect solution. They are a win-win for students, parents, and teachers. … Read More
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For nearly fifty years, schools around the world have been using fischertechnik for teaching technology and how things work. fischertechnik offers an innovative construction system built around a unique building block that allows attachment on all six sides. In fact, they happen to be a pioneer in letting students build and program their own robot models. The fischertechnik Education line offers sets designed to explain STEM-related … Read More
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An emerging sector in manufacturing and engineering technology is mobile robotics. A mobile robot is defined as an automatic machine that is capable of locomotion. Not fixed to one location, these robots move around their environments. By comparison, industrial robots are mostly stationary. As you can imagine there are many applications for mobile robotics. Industries such as medicine, manufacturing, agriculture, … Read More
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fischertechnik Education offers a progression of tools to help teach STEM education concepts. Beginning in elementary school, fischertechnik provides curriculum-based programs for 2nd Grade and up. Advancing to Middle and High School, topic-focused, activity-based STEM sets are available including standards-based curriculum offerings. Pre-assembled simulation models are available for higher education, vocational and technical programs. This article will focus on the Mechanics … Read More
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