Research Areas and Equipment

Additive Manufacturing

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

• Polyjet: Stratasys OBJET30 Prime, J750
• FDM: Mojo 3D Printer, Fortus 250/400/900 mc
• SLS: Sinterit Lisa Pro
• Metal Powder bed fusion (SLS): Renishaw AM400
• 3D Scanners: Creaform, Arctech, HP 3D David SLS

Simulation & Modelling

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

• Software: Catia, Ansys, Mimics, Geomagics, Solidworks

Digital Fabrication

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

• Laser Cutter/ Engraver Boss Laser HP3655
• Mills & Lathes : VMC 610 Colchester STORM
• Vacuum Forming Machine : Formech 686
• Waterjet: Flow Water Jet

Automation

Advanced robotics, Process design and optimization, Sensor integration

• Industrial Robots: ABB IRB 1200,140,2600,120
• Collaborative Robot: ABB YuMi IRB 14000 & 14050, Fanuc CRX 10iA/L

Design

Product design and optimization, Reverse engineering

• Software: Catia, Ansys, Mimics, Geomagics, Solidworks

Electronics Area

Measurement, characterization, and PCB prototyping

• Software: Altium Designer, Cadence, Coventor, LabVIEW, SoftMEMS, Xilinx Vivado
• Keysight InfiniVision/Tektronix DPO Oscilloscope
• Keysight 33500B Waveform Generator
• Hioki LCR meter
• Voltera V-One PCB maker