Applied Material Science
Observe how polymers such as PP, ABS, PC, HDPE, Nylon and POM behave under heat and pressure. Compare mechanical properties of molded parts vs. 3D printed parts.
Education
Bring Real-World Manufacturing Skills to Your Classroom
Go beyond 3D printing. With the APSX-PIM V3, students learn the critical principles of injection molding using the same processes and materials found in today’s engineering organizations.
The APSX-PIM V3 brings the factory to your lab. Safely and affordably teach end-to-end production: design a part, create a mold, and produce consistent, engineering-grade plastic parts in minutes. Empower Future Innovators with Hands-On Injection Molding Experience. Add APSX-NANO to machine aluminum inserts in-house for a complete Design → CNC → Injection workflow.
Preparing Students for the Demands of Industry
3D printing is superb for one-off prototypes. But it doesn’t teach Design for Manufacturing (DFM), material behavior under real pressure and temperature, or the economics and quality controls of repeatable production. The gap between theory and practice is where students often struggle.
How do you bridge that gap without an industrial-sized budget or footprint?
The Solution: A Complete Desktop Learning Factory
The APSX-PIM V3 is an all-electric, enclosed, automatic injection molding machine designed for quick setup and quick learning. Students experience a realistic manufacturing workflow: tune process parameters, control cycle time, measure parts, and document quality—skills that translate directly to internships and industry roles.
- Safe by design: Enclosed operation, intuitive controls, clear guarding, and straightforward maintenance for supervised student use.
- Affordable & compact: Priced for affordability and designed for small footprint.
- Curriculum-ready: Education Starter Kit with the machine, teaching molds, material packs, remote help on setup and first test part, and curriculum layouts.
Unlock a New World of Hands-On Learning
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Teach draft angles, gates, runners, ejector layout, shrinkage, cooling, and tolerance—then validate designs by molding parts.
Production & Quality Control
Measure cycle time and optimize parameters. Produce small batches, record variation, and practice inspection methods used on the shop floor.
Student-Led Entrepreneurship
Support capstones and clubs: design, mold, and sell small products to fund programs while learning manufacturing business basics.
FIRST Robotics | Formula SAE
Support STEM competitions with real parts: design, mold, and use small products to innovate while learning manufacturing for prototyping.
Spotlight: APSX-PIM V3 for Education
The PIM V3 is a practical centerpiece for STEM labs, makerspaces, and engineering departments. It’s purpose-built to demonstrate real molding principles on classroom power.
- Safe by design: Enclosed, all-electric system with safety interlocks and clear access for instruction.
- Accessible performance: Industrial concepts at a fraction of traditional machine cost and footprint.
- Curriculum-ready: Education Starter Kit with stand, classroom-safe resins, sample teaching molds, digital lessons, and a 2-hour Remote first test part session.
What Students Learn (Curriculum Highlights)
Typical Applications
STEM Education and FRC Robotics Projects
Design and mold functional prototypes for engineering competitions, FRC robotics teams, Formula SAE teams or capstone projects.
Technical Training
Familiarize students with real-world injection molding processes, preparing them for immediate job readiness in manufacturing sectors.
Research & Development
Conduct materials ASTM testing (test specimens such as D638, D256, D790, D4101) or process optimization studies for undergraduate and graduate research.
Product Design & Entrepreneurship
Encourage innovation and business-minded thinking by allowing students to create and market small-batch products. It’s an excellent, budget-friendly approach to teaching the fundamentals of injection molding and product development.
Trusted by Leading Universities and Technical Colleges
APSX systems support curricula that prepare the next generation of engineers, designers, and makers.
Education FAQs
What materials and part sizes are appropriate?
Common engineering thermoplastics (PP, ABS, PC, HDPE, Nylon and POM) in hand-sized parts with short runners. Cycle times are typically one minute.
Can students make their own molds?
Yes. With APSX-NANO, students machine aluminum inserts and mold parts within the same lab session.
Do you help with setup and training?
No need for any assembly job. But a 2-hour remote first part session with an APSX engineer is available on request.
How do we purchase with grants?
We provide a grant template on request.
Ready to Empower Your Students?
Let’s discuss how APSX-PIM V3 can enhance your curriculum and give students a competitive edge.