Quick Summary: The countdown is on for the FIRST® Championship 2026. Teams from around the world are heading to Houston for this global robotics event featuring FTC DECODE™ and FRC REBUILT™, bringing together thousands of students, mentors, and innovators. This is where the FIRST® AGE™ season comes to life. Welcome to FIRST® Championship 2026 The energy is building, the robots are … Read More
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Quick Summary: Industrial simulation models are used to teach automation, explore Industry 4.0 systems, and test ideas in a controlled environment. Applied across education, research, and industry training in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, and connected systems, they help teams understand complex topics such as system design, data flow, and cybersecurity. Why Simulation Models Matter As industries become more connected … Read More
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Quick Summary: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 (September 22–27, 2026) is more than a competition; it’s a global movement that brings together young people, educators, and industry leaders to celebrate the skills that drive innovation, sustainability, and opportunity. Studica is proud to support the Autonomous Mobile Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Systems competitions, providing tools and training that empower the next generation of … Read More
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Quick Summary: Lumion Cloud just got even smarter for architects. With the new AI PBR Material Generator, you can turn real-world photos into seamless, render-ready PBR (physically based rendering) materials in minutes. What is the AI PBR Material Generator in Lumion Cloud? The AI PBR Material Generator is the latest feature in Lumion Cloud, the browser-based collaboration platform for architects. … Read More
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Quick Summary: Your robot’s drivetrain determines how it moves on the field, how easy it is to control, and how well it performs during matches. For FTC teams and other robotics programs, the most common options are tank drive, mecanum drive, and other holonomic systems like X-Drive or Kiwi (A-Frame). This article breaks down the advantages, disadvantages, programming complexity, and … Read More
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Quick Summary: Lumion View for Archicad is a lightweight plugin that transforms your Archicad workflow. With real-time ray-traced views, immersive navigation, and instant 4K rendering, architects can explore lighting, materials, and design intent instantly, without leaving Archicad. Architects spend countless hours switching between tools to see how their designs look in context. Lumion View for Archicad removes that barrier, letting … Read More
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Quick Summary: High school robotics kits are a powerful way to introduce students to STEM, coding, and hands-on problem-solving. With expansion kits from fischertechnik Education for the STEM Coding Ultimate AI set, educators can take classroom robotics beyond the basics, exploring AI (artificial intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), autonomous driving, and more while reinforcing coding, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. … Read More
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Quick Summary: Prototyping effective FTC intake and shooter systems for your robot is key for teams at any stage of the build season. Even without complex CAD designs, teams can experiment with different wheel types, gear motors, and mounting setups to maximize reliability, consistency, and scoring performance. Robotics prototyping is about learning what works and refining performance over time, not … Read More
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