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Trimble Technology Lab

Preparing students and lifelong learners for technology-driven careers in agriculture, construction and geospatial systems

Technology is transforming how we grow crops, manage natural resources, design infrastructure and build the places where people live and work. At 快播导航鈥檚 Trimble Technology Lab, learners gain hands-on experience with the same same types of precision agriculture, construction and geospatial technologies used across today鈥檚 workforce.

The lab connects classroom instruction with real-world applications. Students can plan an operation at a workstation, take that plan to technology-equipped vehicles and implements for field-based learning, then return to the lab to evaluate results. This connected workflow helps learners understand not only how individual components and complete systems work, but also how technology can improve efficiency, support decision making and solve practical problems. 

Ohio State鈥檚 Trimble Technology Labs on the CFAES Wooster and Columbus campus were the first in Trimble鈥檚 global network to include agriculture solutions. This distinction creates a unique learning environment where precision agriculture, construction technology, geospatial data, digital design and equipment systems come together to support education, outreach and workforce development.

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Experience technology before Day One

Students can make decisions, test their approach and learn from the results. They'll enter careers with greater confidence using tools found in today鈥檚 agriculture, construction and geospatial industries.
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Understand emerging technology

Our lab offers Extension professionals, agricultural educators and youth-development groups access to emerging technology for learning and workforce development.
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Save time and resources

Learning activities for vehicle guidance, material application control and topographical mapping help producers be more efficient in the field and plan conservation practices to improve ecosystems.

Tools for connected learning

Our lab offers a range of programs and technology for a variety of majors. Learners in our lab may work with: 

  • Trimble GFX-1260 displays, NAV900 receivers and EZ-Pilot Pro steering
  • Field-IQ and Field-IQ ISOBUS flow and application control
  • PTx FarmENGAGE field-to-office planning, synchronization and reporting tools
  • WM-Survey, WM-Drain, WM-FieldForm for land forming and drainage. 
  • Robotic Total Stations, 3D laser scanners and XR10 HoloLens helmets
  • SketchUp Studio, Tekla Structures, Estimation MEP and Trimble Business Center

Build career ready skills

Depending on the course or training experience, learners can develop skills in: 

  • Planning field operations using boundaries, guidance lines and digital work orders 
  • Developing digital work orders incorporating product application prescriptions
  • Reviewing performance data, producing reports and communicating with suppliers 
  • Surveying and collecting topographic or geospatial data
  • Using 3D laser scanners to document construction sites and infrastructure. 
  • Creating waterway and tile system designs for drainage and soil conservation

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Bring learning to life

Are you a faculty member, Extension professional, educator or industry partner with an idea for a class, demonstration or workforce-development experience? Connect with the Trimble Technology Lab team to discuss how the space and technology could support your learners, organization or industry.

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Help prepare the workforce you need

Technology evolves quickly, and education is strongest when it remains connected to the way work is actually being done. 

Industry partners can help faculty and staff identify emerging skill needs, introduce current workflows and explore training experiences for students and working professionals. The lab offers a setting where learners can build familiarity with connected equipment, digital records, geospatial information and technology-supported decision-making. 

Together, we can help prepare professionals who are ready to contribute from the field, office, cab or jobsite.