BotsIQ is a manufacturing workforce development program of the Pittsburgh National Tooling & Machining Foundation and part of the National Robotics League.
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18 Dec 2025
Yesterday, Serra Catholic students in Mr. Corso’s manufacturing class traveled across town to the #BotsIQ Training & Education Center to explore manufacturing. It was another great day in our world!
Shoutout to Metal Soutuons for donating the sheet metal for the project!
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18 Dec 2025
Two tours (Schroeder Industries, LLC. and Impact Guard) and three schools (@CentralValleySD, Freedom Area School District, and Studia Vera Academy) makes for an awesome #BotsIQ day!
Thank you to our hosts who introduced students to the world of manufacturing!
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10 Dec 2025
Today, #BotsIQ students from @ButlerAreaSD and our homeschool cohort joined Industrial Arts Workshop for an introduction to welding. Students learned different types of welding techniques and were able to put their skills to work in making a piece of art.
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5 Dec 2025
#BotsIQ ended the week celebrating the successful completion of three pre-apprentices in our fall cohort!
These students have been attending in-person training at our Training & Education Center every Tuesday through Friday afternoon since September.
Congratulations!
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26 Nov 2025
#BotsIQ was thrilled to welcome back Northgate’s 6th grade students from Bellevue and Avalon Elementary!
This week, students built collaborative robots with LEGOs and coded them to move with Micro:bits. We look forward to seeing them next month!
#CobotChallenge
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25 Nov 2025
Last Friday, #BotsIQ students from @hasd_district toured Hamill Manufacturing.
Students were inspired by Hamill’s strong culture of collaboration and family. As an employee-owned company, Hamill showed how every person plays a role in moving the organization forward, together.
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22 Nov 2025
A huge thank-you to T-Tygart for welcoming the @carmichaelsarea #BotsIQ team!
Students got an up-close look at the advanced manufacturing taking place just miles from their school -- what an incredible learning experience!
@MfgDay #OpeningDoorsOpeningMinds #manufacturing
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13 Nov 2025
Thank you to Nord-Lock Superbolt for hosting @NA_Schools yesterday. The tour showcased advanced manufacturing technologies used to make Superbolt’s multi-jackbolt tensioners and highlighted their commitment to 6S and lean manufacturing.
#OpeningDoorsOpeningMinds #BotsIQ @MfgDay
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12 Nov 2025
Yesterday, #BotsIQ hosted its annual #Electronics Training. The day gives new students an opportunity to learn the basics of soldering and building a power system for their 15lb combat robot. Thank you to Bill Fiedler, @CentralValleySD who led the training!
#robotics
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7 Nov 2025
Yesterday, #BotsIQ joined General Carbide Corporation for a tour of their facilities. Students from Greensburg Salem, Greensburg Central Catholic, Southmoreland, and Hempfield Area got a behind the scene experience into the exciting world of manufacturing!
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6 Nov 2025
Another great Pittsburgh Robotics Network Discovery Day is in the books! Our booth was jammed with students, spectators and tons of fun!
A special thank you to all who made the day possible!
#BotsIQ #RoboRecharge #Robotics
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30 Oct 2025
Today, the @SouthFayetteSD #BotsIQ team had the incredible opportunity to tour Jennison, a precision manufacturing leader in our region. Students got a behind-the-scenes look at modern machining, automation, and the skilled professionals who bring world-class products to life.
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24 Oct 2025
Today was #BotsIQ’s annual MFG Day at Intermediate Unit 1 McMurray.
Over 125 middle school students from Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties explored manufacturing through fun hands-on activities.
Thank you to everyone who made today possible!
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22 Oct 2025
500 middle schoolers participated in today’s Beaver County Energy & Advanced Manufacturing Partnership event!
@CentralValleySD's #BotsIQ team joined the celebration, inspiring future makers & showcasing the hands-on skills and knowledge that make manufacturing so exciting.
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21 Oct 2025
Tours, tours, and more tours! #BotsIQ has been busy these past few days!
- Frazier HS at Stellar Precision
- City Charter HS at Ace Wire Spring & Form
- Hempfield Area HS at @FSElliott
- Canon-McMillan HS at @Accutrex_Shims
- Cornerstone Prep at @KurtJLeskerCo
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16 Oct 2025
3 schools (@SenecaValleySHS, @PennTraffordSD & @cwctc_official), 2 companies (Oberg Industries & @CleavelandPrice), 1 day.
It was busy for #BotsIQ today! We 💙company tours with our students! Thank you to everyone who made today possible!
#CareerExploration #manufacturing
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14 Oct 2025
Thank you to Chelsea Building Products for hosting Riverview’s #BotsIQ students today!
The students gained firsthand insight into how Chelsea turns design, prototyping, extrusion, and fabrication into real-world products.
#ManufacturingMonth #manufacturing #BuildingInnovation
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9 Oct 2025
Thank you to Butler Technologies for welcoming Butler Area HS's #BotsIQ team today!
A proud 2nd generation family business in the heart of downtown Butler, BTI designs and manufactures custom user interface devices and printed electronics that power innovation across industries.
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