>> DEPCO, LLC announces the purchase of Gears Educational Systems, LLC.

Pittsburg, KS - September 22, 2011 - DEPCO, LLC, Pittsburg, KS, announces today that they have acquired Gears Educational Systems, LLC, Hanover, MA, and will move them to their Pittsburg, KS facilities.

Gears Educational Systems is an innovator in providing hands-on engineering products to middle schools, high schools, and colleges. They differentiated themselves from competitors by offering robust products using industry-grade components. Gears products are designed and built to last for years in the classroom, resulting in better value. Their products are used in hundreds of high schools, colleges, and universities around the country.

Gears Co-founder, Michael Bastoni, is a veteran educator that has direct classroom experience in STEM education. He uses this experience to develop kits that address the needs of studens and teachers.

Gears Co-founder, Mark Newby, has spent over twenty five years in the high-tech industry as an electro-mechanical sales engineer. He has worked closely with machinists, metal fabricators, electrical and mechanical engineers helping create and assist in the design of electro-mechanical products.

 

>> CNC Software Ready to Release Version X6

The release date of Mastercam Version X6 is approximately December 1st, 2011. Customers with up-to-date maintenance will automatically be receiving media kits soon after that. You can follow the progress of this new release at www.mastercam.com

 

>> Chief Architect - 08/09/11 Releases Version X4

Customers entitled to a Chief Architect upgrade via Support & Software Assurance will not automatically be sent the product, nor will it automatically be placed in their digital locker. Contact verification will be required prior to processing.

Please complete the Academic Upgrade Options Order Form to initiate the upgrade process.
Submit the completed form, along with any required supporting materials (where applicable) to:

Chief Architect, Inc.
Attn: Processing Department
6500 N. Mineral Drive
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Contact Chief Architect your Local Chief Architect Dealer with any questions you may have.

Orders placed will be shipped direct from Chief Architect, Inc.

The list of "What's NEW in X4" can be found here.

 

>> SolidWorks Student Access Initiative

SolidWorks Student Access puts the power of SolidWorks in the hands of students by providing them a stand-alone, 365 day license for use outside the classroom.

Level One, of this new program, is for schools with 45 to 99 seats on current subscription service. Intended for novice users who need remote access to basic SolidWorks features and functions.

Level Two is for schools with 100 seats or more, also on current subscription service. This level is intended for intermediate or advanced users who need the full functionality of the SolidWorks Education Edition.

Look for the formal announcement or call today to learn more.

 
 Conferences

Please come see us at the following Conferences:

 

MassTEC - Massachusetts Technology Education / Engineering Collaborative - Fall 2012 at Fitchburg State College

N.E.A.T.T. - New England Association of Technology Teachers - November 2012

T.E.A.M. - Technology Education Association of Massachusetts -Spring 2012 at Fitchburg State College

MVA - Massachusetts Vocational Association - March in Hyannis

ASEE - Northeast Section Conference

CTEA - Connecticut Technology Education Association - June 2012 at CCSU

M.A.V.A. - Connecting For Success -End of June at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School

 
 

>> Technical Education Solutions is Proud Sponsor and Supporter
       of the following Groups and Organizations

  • Technology Education Association of Massachusetts (TEAM). Visit web site.
  • Vermont Technology Education Association (VDTEA). Visit web site.
  • Connecticut Technology Education Association (CTEA). Visit web site.
  • Massachusetts Technology Education/Engineering Collaborative (MassTEC). Visit web site.
  • New England Association of Technology Teachers (NEATT). Visit web site.
  • Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). Visit web site.
  • International Technology & Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). Visit web site.
  • Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (SkillsUSA). Visit web site.
  • American Association of Family and Consumer Science (AAFCS). Visit web site.
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA). Visit web site.

If you are interested in developing your state's Skills USA contests for Automated Manufacturing, CAD, or Electronics, please contact us.

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