Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC)

The HTEC (Haas Technical Education Center) program is an initiative by the American company Haas, responding to the growing demand for qualified technicians and engineers in the CNC industry. It was created to attract young people to vocational schools by offering them the opportunity for practical training on state-of-the-art CNC machines. As part of the program, schools also receive support in enhancing the knowledge of teaching staff who prepare future CNC machine operators. Haas created and continues to develop the HTEC program worldwide—currently, approximately 3,000 facilities hold HTEC certification, and 50,000 students annually gain experience on Haas machines.

Program HTEC

We work closely with educational institutions across the Baltics. We provide our machines for scientific and educational activities to higher and secondary vocational institutions. We ensure that our customers throughout the entire Baltic region have access to certified specialists capable of operating our equipment.

Benefits of a Certified HTEC Center

  • opportunity to purchase Haas machine tools with a special discount for schools,

  • a free Haas control simulator included with every machine,

  • extended 24-month warranty,

  • continuous substantive support from Abplanalp for the HTEC,

  • access to Haas educational materials for students,

  • inclusion of school information in the Haas global database,

  • joint meetings with regional industry organized by Abplanalp at the HTEC premises,

  • certification training organized by Abplanalp to enhance students' practical skills,

  • support in advancing the knowledge of teachers instructing on Haas machine tools.

Practice is most important

By supplying educational institutions with machining equipment, Abplanalp simultaneously collaborates with suppliers of equipment used in production processes involving CNC-controlled machine tools. It offers schools products for tooling and upgrading Haas machines. Students learning production techniques must have the opportunity for practical hands-on experience with modern technology and the CNC machine tools they will encounter in their future careers in the industry.

The HTEC center equipment includes:

    • a well-lit workshop with 2 new Haas CNC machine tools (milling machine and lathe),
    • computer equipment for CAD/CAM design,
    • ESPRIT CAD/CAM software system,
    • Haas control simulator for each machine.

Through participation in the HTEC program, schools gain tangible benefits: students receive support through scholarships and skills certification, gaining practical knowledge that opens doors to attractive jobs in local companies.

Local entrepreneurs also benefit, as the industry needs qualified CNC operators who can work effectively and safely on modern machines. Abplanalp, as the only company in the industry cooperating with HTEC, provides its customers with both machine tools and trained operators, giving employers confidence that HTEC graduates are prepared to work as CNC machine tool operators.

We invite you to cooperate!

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