DERRY, New Hampshire – Intellect and integrator of educational resources Learning laboratoriesInc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tennessee, has installed the SmartCIM 4.0 training environment in its new computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) laboratory. The final SmartCIM 4.0 advanced manufacturing environment will be installed at Camden Central High School.
To support the state's focus on developing CTE in high schools, the new lab was funded through Tennessee's Innovative School Models grant program, which allows schools to eliminate structural barriers that exist between K-12 systems. , post-secondary and work. As a result, more students have opportunities to participate in innovative local programs aligned with Tennessee's most in-demand skills and careers. Benton County Schools received a $2.7 million grant, part of which was used to fund the lab.
“Thanks to that historic investment by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, this will be the first CIM laboratory installed anywhere in the state,” said Tony Oran, CEO of Intelitek. “We are incredibly honored to have been chosen to help Benton County Schools blaze this trail.”
SmartCIM 4.0 is a real manufacturing line and training system that provides students with hands-on experience with industrial grade equipment and applications within a school laboratory environment. The system is configured to operate as a fully automated factory, supporting the design, manufacturing and testing of products and components. Key components of the Benton County Career and Technical Center facility include:
· A closed-loop conveyor for seven manufacturing stations.
· A 72-bay ASRS (automated storage and retrieval system) and RFID reader
· A BenchMill 6100 CNC milling machine with a six-axis Yaskawa GP8 Robot serving the mill
· A BenchTurn 7100 CNC lathe with a six-axis Yaskawa GP8 Robot serving the lathe
· A laser engraver with a six-axis Yaskawa GP8 robot serving parts to the engraver.
· An automated welding cell with a six-axis Yaskawa GP8 Robot manipulating the parts
· An assembly and quality control station with a six-axis Yaskawa GP8 robot that automates assembly and part handling.
The system is controlled by the CIM System Management Station, which includes Intelitek's OpenMES software. Additionally, the conveyor and stations are monitored by IO-Link sensors and an Allen Bradley CompactLogix 5000 PLC control unit. From the OpenMES control software, students program and monitor the manufacturing process and learn how a real factory process works. .
Intelitek and Learning Labs, Inc. will jointly install the SmartCIM 4.0 system, provide training to instructors, and support the system in the future. Intelitek will also offer access to its full training library of more than 100 courses, so instructors will have the option to combine CIM-specific courses with other Intelitek courses to create a comprehensive career and technical education solution. The course study plans will be taught through Intelitek. Learn Mate® electronic learning platform.
“I am more excited about this project than any other project in my entire career,” said Randy Shannon, college and career readiness supervisor for Benton County Schools. Shannon noted that the new CIM lab aligns with the state's BlueOval City initiative, an automotive manufacturing ecosystem located in West Tennessee. “Everything we do here will be a microcosm of what will be found there,” he said.
Shannon continued, “The push for CTE will be critical to the advancement of our economy, and this project is a team effort in every way.”
About Intelitek
Intelitek is at the forefront of STEM and CTE training. With a kindergarten-to-career focus, the company offers CoderZ, a fun and equitable game-based and gamified learning experience for Industry 4.0 education for CTE. For four decades, the company's innovative learning solutions have provided students around the world with the skills needed for in-demand careers in manufacturing. Driven by its pedagogical commitment to students' career preparation and lifelong learning skills, the company develops cutting-edge tools and technologies for engineering, manufacturing, automation and robotics technologies. These technologies, along with Intelitek programs, empower instructors and inspire students to pursue careers in cutting-edge companies. For more information go to: www.intellitek.com
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