A Timer-On Application
By Terry Bartelt
In this interactive object, learners view a practical application of a PLC Timer-On function.
Optical Comparator: Setting Up the Edge Detector on the Starrett HB 400
By Barbara Anderegg
Students read how to set up the optical comparator edge detector in this interactive learning object.
Value Stream Mapping: Drawing a Current-State Map
By Kaye Krueger
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for creating a current-state map to identify how materials and information flow.
How Current Requires Voltage
This learning activity uses a water pressure analogy to present the concept that voltage pressure is required to cause current flow.
What Should I Draw for These Lab Tests?
By Tina Golden
Laboratory testing begins with a doctor's order and is followed by specimen collection. In this activity, learners review doctors’ lab orders and select the blood collection tubes required for each patient.
Classifying Goods for the Business Market
By Tammy Ladwig
Learners read about the process of dividing industrial goods into the categories of entering, foundation, and facilitating.
Apparent Power
Learners read an explanation of the concept of apparent power in a power distribution system involving motors, generators, and transformers. A quiz completes this interactive lesson.
High Speed Ethernet
Learners identify the advantages and disadvantages of four versions of high speed Ethernet. A short quiz completes the activity.
Pneumatic Power Supply
In this animated object, learners examine the parts of a pneumatic power system, including the prime mover, compressor, and receiver tank, and how they function.
Ratio Control
In this animated object, learners examine the ratio control method used in automation when two or more ingredients are mixed. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Transistor Fundamentals: Collector Saturation and Collector-Emitter Cutoff
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read about the concepts of saturation and cutoff. They view diagrams that illustrate the interaction of the load line and the family of curves.
Waveforms of a Triac Circuit
Learners observe the waveforms in a circuit in which a triac controls the brightness of a lamp’s light. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Acid/Base Balance (Screencast)
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.
Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure (Screencast)
Learners follow the steps required to perform the Ziegler-Nichols reaction curve process identification procedure.
THE ACCOUNTING EQUATION: All You Need to Know in 4 Minutes
By Dan O'Brien
With this highly entertaining four-minute animation, learners can visualize the basics of accounting.
Angular Measurement
By Kelly Curran
In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.
Understanding Cloud Service Types
By Jeff Sonnleitner
You'll explore the three main services of cloud computing: Software as a service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service.
DDoS - Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
By Joseph Wetzel
Explore what DDoS attacks are, the methods used to carry them out, and how to prevent them.
Be76 Profiles
By Jared Huss
In this animated activity, students are introduced to standard procedures, pilot actions, and pilot callouts for Be76 critical phases of flight including takeoff and initial climb, ILS approach, non-precision approach, visual approach, and aborted takeoff.
The TI-83 Plus Calculator: Using the Arctangent Function
Learners read how to use the arctangent function to calculate the theta of an angle. The proper keystrokes are displayed.
The Red Tag System Used in the 5S Process
Learners read about a process for sorting items in the workplace. "Sort" is the first of the five steps in 5S.
Excel: Complex Subtraction
Students view the steps for subtracting complex numbers in Excel.
Pressure Relief Valves
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a hydraulic relief valve and its internal components. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Six Sigma Levels and the Cost of Quality
By Lee Binz
Learners read how low defect levels can cut production costs. Six Sigma success means reduced inspection expenses, less rework, and fewer customer complaints.
The Silicon Controlled Rectifier
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of the SCR, including how it is biased and how it is turned off. A brief quiz completes the object.