Researchers Helping Researchers Whether you are with a small or large institution, we can help you seek both internal and external funding. Since 2013 Quanser has helped academics around the world to secure over $13,000,000 in funding from…

After we setup the Stratasys J55 3D printer in our demo lab I immediately began exploring different approaches to producing multi-color and multi-material prints. I was amazed to find how easy it was to add color and texture to any part of a 3D model…

Whether a school is in-person and social distancing, hybrid, or fully remote, we’ve seen how teachers across New England have been resourceful and creative in finding ways to teach students CAD despite their location or access to equipment or…

After many months (more like years), Festo has finally gone “live” with their new Festo LX platform, which will be taking the place of the Mind-Sight LMS. Well, good things come to those who wait (patiently), because Festo Didactic has delivered…

Experience all the benefits of a seamless 3D printing workflow, when you incorporate KeyShot into your design process. Unfamiliar with KeyShot? KeyShot is a real-time, rendering and animation design tool that allows you to quickly visualize your…

The following images are “design pebbles” from a Design Inspiration sample kit, allowing you to imagine what you could do with PolyJet 3D printing. Each pebble represents a unique capability — made possible with the Stratasys PolyJet J55 and/or…

If your school values creativity, innovation, and career readiness, then you know that your curriculum and the resources available to your students in and out of the classroom need to set your school apart. One way to do that is by providing the same…

The best preparation a college can give to its students is providing career-focused experiences – from internships and apprenticeships to project-based learning and access to industry equipment. To replicate real-world situations in the classroom,…

Industries of all kinds across the globe are advancing at an accelerated pace. Improvements in technology, changes in consumer needs, and shifts in supply chains are driving businesses to innovate smarter and faster. And as a university, providing…

ABOUT THE GUIDE Carbon fiber is one of the most sought after materials for performance products. Now thanks to advanced technologies like composites and 3D printing, the costs and difficulties associated with carbon fiber have been significantly…

October was an exciting month for students and instructors in the mechatronics shop at Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, CT. The reason: This was the first of several schools in the state that will be adopting Level-1 of the Festo…

High pressure waterjet technology has been around since the post-World-War-II-era because of its fast cutting and precision. Today, education institutions rely on its efficiency, versatility and intuitive programming to provide students with…

We’ve seen first-hand the thrill of robotics teams in competitions – and all that leads up to that moment. There’s the excitement and creativity that comes with designing and building the robot. Plus, the problem-solving, creativity, and…

You’re building out a makerspace or you’re ready to buy new equipment for an existing fab lab. From the hundreds of equipment options to outfit your space, how do you decide what to invest in? We’ve seen the most successful spaces have a mix of…

The current skills gap has left manufacturers confronting a looming obstacle: an under-qualified workforce. With every job unfulfilled, companies lose annual earnings due to downtime, overtime, and increased cycle times. A related problem?…

We invite our New England education community to peek into the workspace of archeologists and preservationists, as they harness the capabilities of 3D scanning to fill in the gaps and archive history for the ages. In this Ask An Expert webinar,…

After 20 blissful years of marriage, I decided to give something unique to my wife for our anniversary that would stand the test of time. Going back to the  shoreline in Rockport, MA this past spring to the exact place where I had proposed 2 decades…

How to Troubleshoot 3D Printing Issues in Older Machines & Ways to Avoid Downtime Hey instructors! My name is Zachary Lanzo, I am the service coordinator here at AET Labs.  In an effort to alleviate some stress during this particularly trying…

Bryan has since moved on from AET to pursue a new career in the modification of high-performance electric vehicles, which has always been a passion of his. We wish him the best of luck! However, we were fortunate to find the very talented Adam…

Congratulations to the team at Smith College in Northhampton MA for their winning “SmithVent” design, recognized by the CoVent-19 Challenge! Below is the Press Release courtesy of our friends at Stratasys. “We came into this not knowing…