Key Infrastructure
Updated in 2026
Sensing/Imaging:
- 6-degree-of-freedom force/torque transducer: GAMMA (ATI)
- Drilling dynamometer: Model 9275 (Kistler)
- Piezoelectric 3-axis accelerometer: (Kistler)
- Impact hammer for modal analysis (Kistler)
- Surface profilometer: Mitutoyo SJ-210 (Mitytoyo)
- High-speed camera: Lab310 (Vision Research)
- Multi-scale 3D surface profiler: Alicona G4
- Thermal camera (-20 to 550C): FLIR E6-XT
- Event camera: DVExplore
- Haptics/motion tracking device (Geomagic Touch)
- High-speed NI-DAQ systems (USB 6531/USB6541)
- 3-phase Power Cell (Load Controls)
Machining/welding capabilities:
- CNC precision lathe: CT60 (EMCO)
- 3-axis CNC machining center: X5 (SYIL)
- 60,000 RPM High speed Spindle (NSK)
- Dual-channel MQL system: Infinity (Unist)
- Custom MIG/TIG welding testbed
AM capabilities:
- Binder jetting 3D printer: Projet 160 (3D Systems)
- SLA/DLP printers: Nobel 1.0A & Nobel Superfine (XYZ printing) & Form 3 (Formlabs)
- FDM (polymer) printers
- Custom-built Hybrid System with printing, machining, and polishing
- Pneumatic polymer dispenser
- UV curing system: S2000 (OmniCure)