Ready-to-Teach PLC Trainers Under $5,000
Complete hands-on systems with full curriculum — for high school Tech Ed and 2-year colleges. No software licenses, no lab-building required.
Teach wiring, CLICK PLC logic, VFD motor control, pneumatics, and HMI in one portable unit. Self-guided videos, labs, quizzes, and sign-offs included.
Our Mission
Providing tools, equipment and learning for Mechatronics.
Helping people find a brilliant career in mechatronics. With the job outlook so strong, the need to up skill so strong helping make people.
Learn more about ‘Why’ and passion for this Trainer see About_Us.
Why you can adopt the PLC-100 without hesitation
PLC-100 Training System
IND-100 Industrial Controls
SLOPE-100 Compact PLC Trainer
PLC-100: PLC + Automation Training
A compact, portable trainer built on the CLICK PLC platform — perfect for teaching ladder logic, analog and digital signals, HMI programming, pneumatics, and basic motor control. Takes students from the basics to advanced PLC applications.
Includes:
- Ladder Logic, Timers, Counters
- Analog I/O and Signal Scaling
- HMI + VFD Integration
- Pneumatic Sequencing
- Real Industrial Sensors
- Compact 19”W x 14”D x 23”H footprint
Free-standing for desk/bench use
IND-100: Industrial Control Trainer
An electrical panel you can teach with — not just show. Students wire real circuits: E-Stops, selector switches, relays, timers, motor starters, and sensors. 100% 24VDC and classroom safe. Hands on wiring and testing real industrial staples.
Includes:
- Wiring Basics & Control Circuits
- Series/Parallel & Latching Logic
- Control Relays, Starters, Timers
- Terminal Strip Wiring with Wire Ducts
- Pre-programmed PLC — Input/Output wiring
- Compact 19”W x 14”D x 23”H footprint
Free-standing for desk/bench use
SLOPE-100: Compact PLC Trainer
A small-footprint PLC trainer designed for desk use, individual practice, and entry-level projects. Built on the CLICK PLC platform, it includes built-in pushbuttons, selector switch, indicator lights, an audible buzzer, and terminals to external I/O.
Perfect for:
• Built-in Inputs (3 pushbuttons, 1 selector switch)
• Outputs (3 indicator lights + 1 buzzer)
• External I/O: 4 inputs, 2 outputs via terminal strip
• CLICK PLC with Ethernet
• Compact 8” x 7” sloped-face enclosure
Every unit includes hands-on labs, eLearning, and curriculum that just works — student-tested, instructor-approved.
No license fees. No complex setup. Just open, teach, and go.
What’s Included With Every Trainer
• eLearning modules (PC/Tab/Phone)
• Downloadable, editable labs with built-in assessments
• Formative learning checkpoints
• Instructor support + onboarding videos
• PDF and LMS-ready curriculum
• Offline options available
Ask about integration with Canvas, Moodle, or your local LMS.
Who We Serve
We work with:
• High school Tech Ed teachers building CTE pathways
• 2-year college programs in Mechatronics and Industrial Maintenance
• Engineering Tech departments needing practical lab systems
• Workforce training centers upskilling technicians
Schools like CVTC and UW-Platteville are already using our trainers — because they work.
Hardware
A modern industrial layout and style that allows for future user expansion in IoT / Industrial components. Powered by a PLC that includes multiple IoT technologies, easy to program and understand for the beginner and yet powerful for any tasks.
eLearning
Short bites of eLearning created to lead a learner one step at a time from beginner to mastery of PLC concepts and logic.
Lab Exercises
Lab experiments that are classroom tested for success to new learners with no prior knowledge. We embed formative assessments to ensure learning and comprehension.
LMS Option
Looking to import the course into your LMS? We can work with many LMS packages; directly with Canvas.
Need totally Offline – We do that as well!
Teacher Training
Virtual training for K-12/college educators to support instruction and their students.
Support
We built the systems with standard industrial components and provide technical support.
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