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Leveraged by the LearnMate classroom management system (LMS), superior hardware, interactive content including animations, 3-D simulations and real-world projects, intelitek’s programs engage students in the latest in hybrid learning programs! See ad on page 5. intelitek, Inc. 444 E. Industrial Park Dr. Manchester, NH 03109 603-625-8600, Fax 603-625-2137 www.intelitek.com sales@intelitek.com For over 25 years intelitek has provided superior solutions for STEM programs in Engineering, Manufacturing, Robotics, Civil Engineering, Maintenance, Advanced Manufacturing, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Leveraged by the LearnMate classroom management system (LMS), superior hardware, interactive content including animations, 3-D simulations and real-world projects, intelitek’s programs engage students in the latest in hybrid learning programs! See ad on page 5. PLASTICS intelitek, Inc. 444 E. 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