Students at Northampton College can learn the art of welding using the very latest in Virtual Reality technology ' thanks to a state-of-the-art new simulator.The college, based in Booth Lane, Northampton, has invested in a £55,000 VRTEX Virtual Reality Welding simulator to give students the opportunity to learn and hone their welding technique.
The simulator sees students practice their technique without the need for using real materials, saving time and giving them immediate feedback on their performance.