Equipment
Research equipment and computational resources available through the Digital Engineering Lab located at LEEP2 G420.
Our facilities connect computational design with polymer processing, additive manufacturing, robotics, and experimental validation.
Additive Manufacturing
Polymer additive manufacturing from rapid concept models to production-grade engineering parts.
Stratasys Fortus 450mc
Industrial FDM system for high-requirement prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts in engineering and high-performance thermoplastics, with a 406 × 355 × 406 mm build envelope.
Product detailsCapabilities
- ULTEM™ 9085 resin for aircraft-interior applications, with published 14 CFR 25.853 flame, smoke, and toxicity compliance data and certified-grade traceability (Stratasys material details)
- Stratasys material portfolio including ULTEM™ 1010, ASA, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ABS-ESD7, PC, PC-ABS, PC-ISO, FDM Nylon 12, FDM Nylon 12CF, and Antero™ 800NA
- OpenAM™ access for custom material profiles and process development with PEEK, PEKK, PEI, and other PAEK-family polymers
- Soluble-support fabrication for complex internal and external geometry
Desktop FFF Printers
Bambu Lab H2D and ELEGOO Centauri Carbon systems provide rapid iteration, multi-material printing, and small-batch fabrication.
Capabilities
- Dual-nozzle Bambu Lab H2D for multi-material and engineering-polymer builds
- Carbon-fiber-ready ELEGOO Centauri Carbon CoreXY printers
Materials Preparation & Recycling
Systems for conditioning, compounding, recovering, and storing polymer feedstocks.
3devo Filament Maker TWO
Research-scale extrusion system for producing custom filament from polymer pellets, blends, additives, or recycled feedstock.
Capabilities
- Experimental filament formulation and process development
- Controlled extrusion and in-line filament diameter monitoring
3devo SHR3D IT
Combined plastic shredder and granulator for reducing failed prints and polymer stock into reusable extrusion feedstock.
Capabilities
- Shredding and granulation in a compact material-recycling workflow
- Preparation of particles for subsequent filament extrusion
Vismec Drywell Polymer Dryer
Compact desiccant dryer with a 6-liter hopper for conditioning moisture-sensitive polymers before extrusion or printing.
Capabilities
- Stable drying of hygroscopic engineering polymers
- Adjustable high-temperature drying with controlled low-dew-point air
BINDER™ Series FED Avantgarde.Line Drying and Heating Chamber
Forced-convection laboratory oven for controlled drying, heating, and thermal conditioning of materials and samples.
Product detailsCapabilities
- Uniform, precise heating from 10 °C above ambient temperature to 300 °C
- Adjustable fan speed and enhanced timer functions for controlled thermal cycles
StatPro Dry CPDC-4-3D Dry Cabinet
Three-door, 23.5 ft³ desiccator cabinet providing automatic ≤5% RH storage for filament, pellets, and other moisture-sensitive materials.
Product detailsCapabilities
- Automatic humidity control with recovery in under 30 minutes after door opening
- ESD-safe storage with independent temperature and humidity monitoring
Post-processing
Support-removal and finishing equipment for additively manufactured components.
Oryx Additive SCA 1200HT
Heated, agitated cleaning station for automated removal of soluble support material from FDM parts.
Capabilities
- Hands-off support dissolution for complex printed geometry
- Controlled high-temperature cleaning cycles
Robotics & Digital Fabrication
Reconfigurable systems for automation, manipulation, cutting, and experimental manufacturing workflows.
Universal Robots UR7e
Six-axis collaborative robot with a 7.5 kg payload and 850 mm reach for automated manufacturing and robotics research.
Capabilities
- Reconfigurable manipulation, inspection, and process-automation experiments
- Integrated force–torque sensing and repeatable motion control
xTool P3 80W CO₂ Laser Cutter
Enclosed 80 W CO₂ laser system with a 915 × 458 mm work area for rapid cutting, engraving, and fixture fabrication.
Capabilities
- Camera-assisted cutting and engraving of wood, acrylic, fabric, leather, and related materials
- Automated positioning, autofocus, and LiDAR-based ranging
Laboratory Infrastructure
Supporting systems for safe material handling, preparation, and measurement.
Labconco Protector XStream Fume Hood
High-performance ventilated enclosure for safer handling of chemicals, polymer processing emissions, and experimental materials.
Capabilities
- Contained material preparation and chemical handling
- Exhaust ventilation for laboratory processes
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JOANLAB Analytical Balance
Enclosed precision balance for repeatable mass measurements during formulation, sample preparation, and materials experiments.
Capabilities
- Fine-resolution weighing protected from drafts
- Quantitative preparation of polymer and additive formulations