Turnkey Educational Molding Cell Teaches Mold Design
The APSX Edu-Cell USA program brings industrial-quality injection molding directly into U.S. community colleges, technical universities, research labs, STEM labs, maker spaces and workforce development centers.
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The APSX Edu-Cell USA program brings industrial-quality injection molding directly into U.S. community colleges, technical universities, research labs, STEM labs, maker spaces and workforce development centers.
Source: APSX
It’s a turnkey educational package built around the APSX-PIM V3, designed to teach students modern manufacturing, mold design and material processing with a compact, safe, Made-in-USA platform.
Key features and components include:
• APSX-PIM V3 injection molding machine: A compact, industrial-quality machine that can produce industrial-level output.
• Safety and space: The system is designed with a safety enclosure and a compact footprint to fit in lab or classroom spaces where an industrial machine would not.
• Educational curriculum: It includes a complete package with a teaching mold, starter materials and curriculum designed to help students learn mold design and material processing.
• Remote setup: The service includes a remote setup to help get the machine running and producing parts quickly.
• Hands-on learning: It allows students to make real parts, providing a hands-on learning experience to prepare them for jobs in the manufacturing industry.
Educational benefits:
• Job-ready skills: Students graduate with practical, job-ready skills in injection molding.
• Modern manufacturing: It teaches modern manufacturing processes, including mold design and material processing.
• Accessibility: It brings industrial-grade manufacturing capabilities to community colleges, universities and technical schools, making it more accessible than traditional industrial machines.
• Customization: It allows for quick design validation and iteration, enabling students to learn and apply the full product development cycle.
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