THE LEARNING LAB

A Unique Opportunity to Explore Rapidly Advancing Technologies in Manufacturing

The LIFT Learning Lab - An Immersive Gateway to Future Opportunities in Manufacturing

World-renowned organizations have teamed up with LIFT to create a one-of-a-kind, immersive learning environment. The LIFT Learning Lab features seven distinct industrial lab experiences, each designed to give students a competitive edge in their future careers—whether they pursue manufacturing, engineering, or science-related fields. 


Mastering technology-driven skills opens the door to limitless future opportunities.

Labs can be reserved individually by groups small and large.

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The face of U.S. industry has changed, the SMART factory has emerged to keep up with the demands of a global market. Modern industry is increasingly reliant on high-tech equipment that necessitates a highly skilled workforce to operate, maintain, and optimize these advanced systems.
Today and tomorrow’s workforce will need to be technically proficient but also adaptable and continuously learning to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.

At LIFT, our goal is to expose our future innovators to these advancements, and allow them to explore new educational pathways. DRIVE INNOVATION Preparing Students for
a High-Tech Future At the LIFT Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the LIFT Learning Lab spans 6,500 square feet, featuring seven unique labs equipped to prepare students for the most in-demand manufacturing careers.

Featured here, the Virtual Learning Lab, a state-of-the-art virtual and online learning experience. LEARN NEW SKILLS Learn in a State-of-the-art Interactive Environment The Learning Lab has hosted several career-driven programs, including IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® and Operation Next®. Through these programs students, of all ages can earn certifications in high-demand career paths such as Computerized Numerical Control (CNC), Welding, and Industrial Technical Maintenance (ITM). To learn more about these programs, click below. Expert-led Programs for All Ages ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing® Operation Next®

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Labs can be reserved individually by groups small and large.

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Explore the Learning Labs​

The LIFT Learning Lab facility and equipment have been curated to showcase robotics and automation principles that underpin “smart factories,” as well as expose students to materials science, metrology, and maker spaces for hands-on fabrication.

  • SMART Factory Twin Lab

Introduction for students and workers to robotics and smart factory principles/processes

  • Fundamental Development Lab

Introduction for students and workers to robotics and smart factory principles/processes

  • Flexible Learning Lab

Reconfigurable learning space to support a range of hands-on activities; overlooks the institute’s high-bay floor for motivation and inspiration

  • Virtual Learning Lab

State-of-the-art virtual and online learning systems and skills development activities

  • ASM Materials Science and  Project Fabrications Lab

Hands-on workspace to learn the properties of materials and practice fabricating projects and capstones.

  • CNC Operations Training Center

A hands-on CNC training space, complete with milling and lathe, to address the critical skills gap in CNC operations and provide priority training to veterans.

  • Welding Technician Training Center

A curriculum aligned to AWS national credentials combined with virtual and hands-on welding training equipment to address the critical skills gap in welding.

The LIFT Learning Lab, a cutting-edge training facility for advanced manufacturing and smart factory careers.

LIFT’s Learning Lab features a wide variety of Amatrol® training systems, including a Pegasus® robot and trainers that teach skills related to electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and more! In this video, program managers discuss the training that LIFT provides, developed in conjunction with Amatrol®. 

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What is advanced manufacturing?

Advanced manufacturing is a cutting-edge field that combines traditional manufacturing techniques with modern technologies.

 

This field is at the forefront of innovation, offering exciting opportunities to work with the latest technology and contribute to industries that are shaping the future. Whether you’re interested in engineering, technology, or problem-solving, Advanced Manufacturing offers a dynamic career path with a broad range of applications.

  • The United States manufacturing sector is facing an increasing demand for a well-educated and highly skilled workforce to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by today’s advanced technologies.
  • The need for a skilled workforce is projected to grow significantly, with an estimated requirement of 3.5 million new workers over the next decade.
  • To address this demand, LIFT, alongside world-class partners developed IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing, and other training programs, that equip individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
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