MANTRA - Monster Trucks For Really Smart Kids
Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 13:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Have a really smart kid who loves big trucks but you can't stand loud, growling voices with too much reverb in stadiums? You're in luck. MANTRA (The Manufacturing Technology Transporter) is a specially modified monster truck that is packed with the latest machinery and simulators rather than baseball caps and flannel shirts. The 14 meter long MANTRA truck will take to the road with a dedicated team to demonstrate the manufacturing and assembly line technology of the future and help to inspire young people to take up careers in engineering. read more
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