Plastikos and Fairview High School Launch Hands-On STEM Partnership
Plastikos partners with Fairview High School STEM Academy to offer students real-world engineering experience with cutting-edge manufacturing projects.
Bridging Classrooms and Engineering Labs
In an inspiring collaboration, Plastikos Inc., a leader in medical device manufacturing, has partnered with Fairview High School’s STEM Academy to bring students into the world of real-world engineering. The project allowed students to redesign the end-of-arm tooling for robotic arms used in Plastikos’ plastic injection presses. This marks a significant step in exposing high school students to hands-on manufacturing experiences.
Empowering Students Through Innovation
This partnership gave students the chance to work directly with engineers from Plastikos, understanding the design challenges, functional requirements, and material limitations of actual factory equipment. They applied their classroom knowledge to propose innovative, cost-effective, and functional solutions—mirroring what professional engineers do in the field every day.
A Model for Future Industry-School Collaborations
The initiative has been hailed as a model STEM collaboration, demonstrating how industry and education can align to prepare students for high-demand careers. Plastikos’ investment in youth development not only fosters local talent but also encourages other industries to support early STEM engagement. This real-world approach is set to inspire future engineers and innovators.
