PROJECTPRE-RFP

CTE lab equipment replacement

Ceres Unified
Detected
Jul 22, 2026
104 days ago
Sector
Equipment
Detected 104 days agoJul 22

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Ceres High School MPGT Academy is declaring multiple 3D printers, a laser cutter, robotic arms, and a motor control system obsolete because parts are no longer available and equipment is worn out or non-upgradable. The forms note that some 3D printers have already been replaced, but many advanced manufacturing and robotics items are being removed from service with no details on successors. This signals an ongoing need to refresh CTE lab technology for 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, and QA systems; vendors can explore what platforms the district will standardize on next and how to support curriculum-aligned replacements and training.

Background

Obsolete equipment lists for two MPGT Academy rooms indicate a broad refresh of manufacturing and robotics labs; specific replacement vendors are not named in the document.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 22, 2026
Agency
Ceres Unified

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