At its July 2025 Investor-Member meeting, economic development agency APEX showcased regional FIRST Robotics teams and shared the impact this STEM programming can have for our future workforce.
Since then, APEX helped 3D Robotics Duluth move into a new space in downtown Duluth, in the Duluth Technology Village, 11 E. Superior St., Suites 145 & 165. The community is invited to see the new 6,000 sq. ft. facility during an open house Friday, Sept. 11, from 4-7 pm.
| Visitors can try hands-on robot activities, meet the students, see competition robots in action, and learn how to support these vital K-12 STEM opportunities. |
“Watching our students develop into resourceful, capable individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and respect for others is one of my favorite parts of coaching,” said Amanda Bruno, Program Manager for 3D Robotics Duluth. “This is why, as an organization, we want to create as many opportunities as possible for students across the Twin Ports to participate.”
“One of the best parts of robotics is watching younger students find a spark of curiosity and wonder after being introduced to all that engineering can do,” said Cora Bruno, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) student at 3D Robotics Duluth. “This space provides more opportunities to connect students to STEM and that’s so exciting.”
