Roland DGA Corporation
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Irvine, CA, August 13, 2009 — Roland DGA Corp. has teamed with TechSoft to create two new Education Solutions for career and technical educators in the U.S. and Canada. Each solution features TechSoft Education Kits, empowering teachers with the tools and technology needed to teach students 21st century skills including graphic design, sign making, apparel decoration, packaging design, product design and CAD/CAM. Developed by a team of technical educators, TechSoft Education Kits come in two versions, one centered around Roland's sign making technology and another focused on Roland 3D prototyping technologies. TechSoft Education Kits include a set of written tutorials, design software (2D Design V2), tools and materials, providing teachers with everything needed to produce projects right out of the box. The course booklet and CD guide teachers through various tutorials designed to familiarize them with easy-to-use Roland technology. TechSoft Education Kits are already widely used in schools across the UK and other countries and 2D Design is the CAD standard for the vast majority of UK secondary schools. "I would 100% recommend Roland CAD/CAM machines to all schools as they really are easy to set up and operate," said Paul R. Hughes, head of design for Queen Mary's Grammar School in Walsall, UK. "The software links very easily to the CAD/CAM machines and designs can be outputted quickly and efficiently." "What makes Roland Education Solutions different is the focus on teacher success," said Andrew Oransky, director of product management for Roland. "Too many technical training products require expertise on the part of the teacher to figure it out on their own. TechSoft Education Kits are used in schools worldwide and were designed by technical educators who understand the need to quickly come up to speed on the technology and offer students a variety of real world projects." TechSoft Education Kits are tutorial based, beginning with unpacking the machine and getting it ready for use. Each subsequent tutorial develops a new skill or teaches a new technique. The included CDs contain sample files which can be used to create finished products. "The quick learning curve and easy interface between the 2D Design V2 software included and Roland GX cutters combine into a powerful ‘design and make' tool suitable for use in primary and secondary education through to the university level,"said Allan Jones, head of design and technology for Lampeter Comprehensive School in Wales, UK. Roland GX-24 Education Solution – Apparel Decoration, Sign and Packaging Production With the Roland GX-24 Education Solution, students learn how to cut vinyl for signs and vehicle graphics, cut heat transfer materials for decorated apparel, and cut card stock for packaging. This solution is based on the Roland GX-24 desktop vinyl cutter, the tool of choice for professional sign shops, apparel decorators and educational institutions worldwide. The GX-24 features optical alignment to allow printed graphics to be automatically aligned and accurately contour cut. When paired with the TechSoft Education Kit, commercial quality color-printed packaging, paper, vinyl labels and iron-on decals can be created with ease. Roland MDX-40A Education Solution – CAD/CAM Applications CNC milling is an essential component of product design, rapid prototyping and manufacturing. With a Roland MDX-40A Education Solution, students can learn Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. With the MDX-40A Education Solution, beginning students can learn CAD/CAM and complete entire projects from design to production in just one or two class hours. Parts for many projects can be individually milled in minutes – not hours – allowing every student to leave class with a completed project. The program also supports the needs of intermediate and advanced students involved in creating more complex 3D parts. The affordable Roland MDX-40A milling machine is easy to set up and use, yet exceptionally versatile. Easy-to-use CAM and simulation software is included. Unlike 3D printers, functional prototypes and parts can be produced out of a wide variety of non-proprietary materials including ABS, acrylic, chemical woods, plaster and styrene with greater precision and better surface finish. Non-proprietary materials and no annual maintenance costs mean dramatic cost savings over 3D printers. The MDX-40A supports G-code, allowing educators greater flexibility and ease of integration with sophisticated design programs including Mastercam, EdgeCAM, SurfCAM and GibbsCAM. Optional accessories include a rotary 4th axis for unattended 360 degree milling and a 3D scanning attachment for reverse engineering. TechSoft Education Kits are available in English for the United States and Canada. Pricing is as follows: GX-24 Solution
MDX-40A Solution
For more information, or for a Roland authorized educational dealer near you, please visit www.rolanddga.com/edu. Roland DGA Corporation Roland DGA Corporation and affiliated companies are pioneers in the development of innovative digital technology for creative professionals. From its inception as part of world-renowned Roland Music, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced an award-winning product line that continues to set new standards for precision, reliability and performance. Professionals worldwide rely on Roland solutions everyday in the sign, grand-format, sublimation, UV inkjet, digital graphics, vehicle graphics, fine art, photography, flexo, label, engraving and 3D modeling industries. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Roland DGA Corporation serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation in Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland Corporation US in Los Angeles, CA and Rodgers Instruments LLC in Hillsboro, OR. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified. For more information on Roland DGA products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com.
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