Nord Advanced Technologies Center
The Nord Advanced Technologies Center is a 50,000 square-foot facility with a focus on today’s manufacturing processes. On-site training includes everything from CNC machining and programming to computer-integrated manufacturing. The Nord Advanced Technologies Center has the instructors, facilities, equipment and dedication to help you meet the challenges of a competitive, global marketplace.
Industry Services
- Advanced manufacturing technologies training
- Apprenticeship programs
- Customized (credit/non-credit) technical training
- Transformations (dislocated worker programs)
- Non-credit continuing education programs
- Training needs analysis
- Industrial safety programs
- Job profiling/DACUM
Technical Specialties
- Automation/robotics
- CNC machining and programming
- Computer aided design (CAD)
- Computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
- Computer maintenance and networking
- Drives
- Electrical/electronics
- Flexible manufacturing systems
- Fluid power
- Hydraulics/pneumatics
- Instrumentation and process control
- ISO/QS 9000 training
- Lean Manufacturing
- Metrology and precision measurements
- Microelectronics and digital logic
- Microprocessors and applications
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Quality/SPC
- Six-Sigma
- Welding
Assessment and Training
- The Work Profiling System (WPS) is an effective tool for measuring the abilities and attributes required for any position in your organization.
- The AccuVision Workplace Success Skills system measures interpersonal skills in the workplace.
Apprenticeship programs are offered in manufacturing trades, and can be custom-designed for your individual company or employees. - Training Needs Analysis to help organizations determine their appropriate training requirements.
For more information, contact Ronda Leffel at rleffel@lorainccc.edu.
On-Site Production Equipment
The Nord Advanced Technologies Center is equipped with the latest production and training equipment:
- Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS)
- AutoCad software
- Banner sensor trainers
- Brown & Sharp MicroVal CMM
- Charmilles EDM
- Computer aided design (CAD) labs
- Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) laboratory
- Electronic test equipment
- Virtual Gibbs CAM software
- ESPRIT software
- VeriCut
- Fanuc industrial robots
- Festo valve and pneumatic trainers
- Vicker hydraulic trainers
- Haas vertical and horizontal machining centers with Fanuc control
- Itran vision system
- Motoman industrial robots
- Pro Engineer software
- Process control trainers
- Programmable hydraulic and pneumatic trainers (PREMA system)
- Proportional and servo-valve trainers
- Virtual Gibbs software
- SolidWorks software
- VanDorn 35ton Injection Molding Machine