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Technical education includes motion control.
There are three technologies that impact on motion control:
 
bulletFluid Power (Hydraulics & Pneumatics)
bulletMechanical (Gears, pulleys, belts, etc.
bulletElectrical & Electronic (Motors, Servos, Controls, etc.)

Like a stool, you need all three for a complete and stable platform.

Check these links:


  Technical White Papers (courtesy of the International Fluid Power Society)

Project Lead the Way


 PLTW - Project Lead the Way for Middle & High Schools Students


FIRST - for Inspiration and Recognition for Science & TechnologyFIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition for Science & Technology
for Middle & High Schools

The Fluid Power Educational Foundation offers three curricula that are aimed at students and teachers along with teacher workshops to help instructors make the best use of these resources

bullet Basic - aimed at grades 6 thru 9
you can download this curriculum free of charge under our Disclaimer and Copyright policy
bullet Advanced - aimed at grades 9 thru 12
you can download this curriculum free of charge under our Disclaimer and Copyright
Clippard Educational Kit
(click on thumbnails to expand images)
bullet Electro-Pneumatic - aimed at grades 9 thru 12
This curricula is only available as part of our teachers workshop

The FPEF does not sell hardware but has worked with industry partners; Clippard Instrument Laboratories and MAC Valve Company to make hardware available for those teachers or schools that do not have other resources.
MAC Kit Description and Information Clippard Instrument Laboratories Kit Information

New Free Interactive Pneumatic &
Hydraulic Online Training from NFPA

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