The annual state FFA Convention and Expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year. Nearly 6,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
Technical Training Aids will be exhibiting at the 2024 Florida FFA Convention and will have ag-related products on display including Stratasys 3D printed parts and the Minds-i Autonomous Tractor Lab! TTA educational solutions benefit nearly every segment of the agriculture industry – through the design and creation of farm equipment, to building drones that can relay useful information back to the farmer. Be sure to stop by our booth and check out our display of technical educational training solutions we have to offer for your classroom.
Minds-i Autonomous Tractor Lab
Introducing the AUTONOMOUS TRACTOR LAB, a revolutionary tool designed to elevate STEM learning through hands-on exploration of autonomous farming technology. This cutting-edge lab empowers students to delve into the world of programming, electromechanical systems, and autonomous navigation, providing a comprehensive educational experience. With a focus on real-world applications, students are inspired to solve practical farming challenges using state-of-the-art technology. View other Minds-i product offerings or download the brochure.
MINDS-i robotics uses project-based collaborative learning labs to encourage your students to think like engineers and technicians. These kits are designed to introduce students to coding, engineering, and robotics in a customizable and exciting way.
Designed as an interactive approach to applied science, technology, engineering and math, the drones courses allow students to become familiar with the basics of Drone robotics and programming through teamwork. See the list below for some of the drone-related products from Minds-i:
- MINDS-i STEM Robotics Drone Lab
- MINDS-i STEM Robotics Drone Lab UAV Mini (45 Hour)
- MINDS-i STEM Robotics Drone Lab UGV + UAV Mini (90 Hour)
- MINDS-i UAV Drone Gimbal Rig
- MINDS-i Drone Competition Kit
- MINDS-i Drone Cage
The process of farming and crop management requires the development of components and systems that can benefit from utilizing specialized weldment, piping, and large-assembly design tools. Agriculture industry designers can also leverage 3D CAD data to automate manufacturing and production and then test and evaluate those designs with 3D printers. Through the use of integrated CAM (computer-aided machining) software like SOLIDWORKS, CAD data can also help engineers automate machining and manufacturing of machine components.
Stratasys offers a variety of 3D printers for your agricultural additive manufacturing needs. If you or your team already has experience with reliable 3D printing, you understand the positive impact it can have on your production schedule and your budget. Now ask yourself this: what if you could 3D print even larger items than you’re making now – what opportunities would that open for you?
The Stratasys F770 is able to print large parts for prototyping and validating new designs in the large agricultural equipment industry. It also offers an economically viable means for end-use parts either as a bridge to full production or to produce low volumes of out-of-production parts.
The F770 is capable of quickly and cost-effectively making large jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids. The design freedom of AM allows these tools to be more user friendly, ergonomic, lighter and more efficient than their heavier metal counterparts for certain applications.
Learn more with this FDM Application Brief: Agricultural Equipment Industry Large-Scale 3D Applications
Interested in more information or getting a quote?
Reach out to your local sales representative, Keith Edwards:
Email: keith@ttaweb.com
Phone: 352-663-2996
