Research Areas and Equipment

Additive Manufacturing

3D scanning and prototyping, Metal and plastic printing and finishing, Design

• 3D Printing Zone
• Polyjet: Stratasys OBJET30 Prime, J750
• FDM: Mojo 3D Printer, Fortus 250/400/900 mc
• 3D Scanners: Creaform, Arctech, HP 3D David SLS

Simulation & Modelling

Computational flow dynamics, Finite element analysis, Process simulation, Advanced 3D modelling

• 3D Printing Zone
• Software: Catia, Ansys, Mimics, Geomagics, Solidworks

Digital Fabrication

Multi-axis CNC, Waterjet cutting, Laser cutting, Metrology

• Fabrication Zone
• Laser Cutters/ Engravers: Trotec Speedy 300/ 400
• Mills & Lathes : VMC 610 Colchester STORM
• Vacuum Forming Machine : Formech 686
• Waterjet: Flow Water Jet

Automation

Advanced robotics, Process design and optimization, Sensor integration

• Robotics Zone
• ABB:IRB 1200,140,2600,120
• Collaborative Robot: YuMi IRB 14000 & 14050
• Spider Robot: IRB 360 FlexPicker

Design

Product design and optimization, Reverse engineering

• 3D Printing Zone
• Software: Catia, Ansys, Mimics, Geomagics, Solidworks