TEC will be at Booths #529 and #636 during the ACTE Convention.

The RapManUSA

The RapManUSA is an industry-changing and innovative rapid-prototyping/rapid-manufacturing machine that allows for the first-time sub-$1,500 access to Manufacturing technologies that previously were limited to machines typically costing $10,000 or more.

In addition, the RapManUSA grants the Education industry, in particular, the opportunity to not only grant Teachers and Students unique access to these Rapid-Prototyping/Rapid-Manufacturing practices that are the crux of modern Engineering and Manufacturing, but they are able to do so via an exceptionally budget-friendly kit-form. 

This kit contributes towards the teaching and learning of Engineering and Mechatronics because Students can build the machine themselves!

The RapManPRO

As for the new RapManPRO, the expanded commercial version of the RapManUSA, it turns the dream of manufacturing test-products in-house into reality.  Creating products for small- or medium-production runs has to-date been compromised due to the high-cost of production tooling.  But the RapManPRO is a Tabletop Factory!  With the option of multiple-heads and up to two-color-plus-support-material printing, it gives Schools and Universities the power to create and make what used to be commercially unthinkable.  Simply plug it in, load inexpensive ABS material, and start manufacturing!  The RapManPRO, starting at $3,595, revolutionizes the way Manufacturing can be done.

“These remarkable and revolutionary 3D machines showcases the highly imaginative way that TEC and its partners continue to grant Educators the means to increase and enrich the Learning-Experience along budget-friendly avenues,” said Richard Amarosa, TEC President.  “In today’s economy, amongst global competitiveness, a child’s Technology Education shouldn’t be compromised, but, understanding the many pressures Education is enduring, TEC has always been dedicated to providing forward-looking solutions like the RapManUSA and RapManPRO.”

Key RapManUSA Features and Benefits of interest to Educators:

• RapManUSA is designed to allow assembly by Students – granting full understanding of Mechanical assembly, electronics, manufacturing processes and more – who can then immediately print their own 3D-prototype designs on it.  (Pre-assembled models are also available.)
• Simply the fastest, most-affordable and easiest way to produce Rapid Prototyping 3D designs.  Plug it in, input your STL file from any CAD program, load material, and print!
• Manufactured of high-impact acrylic, it can print the majority of its own replacement parts at First-Generational quality-levels.
• It can print from a variety of affordable material such as ABS and HDPE plastics – and operates on a 12-volt power source.
• Friendly, comprehensive support and instruction readily available from Technology Education Concepts (TEC).

Bits From Bytes – another of TEC’s globally-acclaimed Partners – is the developer of the revolutionary RapManUSA in collaboration with Technology Education Concepts, and a pioneer in rapid prototyping innovations.

For more information on the RapManUSA, the RapManPRO, or to purchase, simply go to www.RapManUSA.com website.

A comprehensive listing of all of TEC’s exceptional 3D Engineering Education products is available at www.TECedu.com