Danko Arlington Hosts Summer Robotics Campers

On a very hot Friday, July 19th, 2019, Danko Arlington welcomed local Baltimore City high school students who were attending the Baltimore Robotic Center (BRC) Training Camp.  The camp and students were sponsored by the Baltimore City YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program. The YouthWorks initiative allows city residents, 14-21 years of age, to earn minimum wage while learning about occupations and work environments around Baltimore.

This particular group was interested how technology and automation are used in everyday manufacturing.  Danko Arlington showcased how digital robotic technologies are used to make aluminum sand castings, including 3-D printing of sand molds, 3-D plastic printing of pattern tooling, and CNC metal-cutting machinery.  In addition, the campers learned about CAD/CAM, digital measuring, and simulation software used to program, inspect, and provided visual feedback of complex processes.

Thanks to the mission of YouthWorks and BRC, these young men and woman left the company with a better understanding of the practical uses of their studies of STEM and robotics.  No doubt, this unique once-in-a-lifetime summer experience will certainly point the students towards a future full-time career at a local company like Danko Arlington.