Developing and supporting a world-class education system for manufacturing, manufacturing technology and production industries in Florida is our primary focus at FLATE. The “preparing work-ready high school and A.S. degree graduates” that can be productive workers in a short time after being hired is a big part of our overarching goal. Then too, developing curricula […]

Governor Rick Scott is delivering his message, Manufacturing Matters, in a variety of ways. For FLATE this is an important message and strikes a chord with FLATE’s essence. However from our perspective, there is another important element in the Governor’s action. His choice of venues for announcing important policy that affect manufacturing is a point […]

An instrumentation technician is examining the operation of the SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier) circuit board portion of a motor control circuit to determine if the device is still allowing a large current between its terminals. The technician knew from his course work that the SCR will only allow high current between its “A” and “K” terminals, […]

Robots are everywhere. From tracking migration of sharks, to conducting high-precision, minimally invasive surgeries, serving as companions for the elderly and autistic children, to performing daily tasks like vacuuming and folding laundry, robots are increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. As robotic footprints on industrial and every day operations become increasingly defined, emphasis […]

FLATE’s National Visiting Committee (NVC) is composed of industry leaders, educators, workforce, and economic development representatives from across the nation who are committed to providing FLATE the support and help needed to achieve its targeted objectives, goals, and mission. The Committee works to ensure that FLATE reflects its core values on a day-to-day basis. In […]

Engineering enthusiasts in Tampa had an educationally enriching and fun-filled day at the 41st Annual Engineering Expo at the University of South Florida (USF), learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). More than 19,000 students, parents, educators and industry experts flocked to the two-day open house event showcasing the USF College of Engineering, academic […]