Instruments

The Inkredible+ 3D bioprinter offers a pneumatic-based extrusion system with dual print heads and built-in UV LED curing that allows for quick and easy bioprinting of living tissues.

Technical specifications:

• Build volume: 130x80x100mm
• XY resolution: 10um
• Z layer resolution: 100um
• Printhead temperature control
• HEPA-filtered positive pressure build environment

Technical specifications:

• Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printer
• Build Volume: 145x145x175mm (LxWxH)
• Multiple Resins Available:
  • Biocompatible
  • High temperature
  • High rigidity
  • Flexible
  • ABS-like
• Layer thickness 25-100 um
• Automated Washer & Curing Oven

Technical specifications:

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer
• Build Volume: 210x250x210mm (LxWxH)
• Capable of printing various materials including PLA, ABS, PETG, & TPU.
• Automated bed leveling

The Artec Space Spider 3D Scanner is a precision instrument for CAD users and engineers. It uses a high-resolution 3D scanner based on blue light technology to enable capturing of small objects or intricate details of large industrial objects in high resolution.

Technical specifications: 

• 3D point accuracy up to .05mm
• Capture rate: 1 million points/second
• Texture scanning capable
• Field of view
  • Minimum: 90x70mm
  • Maximum: 180x140mm
• Real-time fusion up to 7.5 frames/second
• Automated turntable base

Technical specifications:

• Laser Triangulation 3D Scanner
• 3D point accuracy up to .3 mm
• Capture rate: 50k points/sec
• Texture scanning 500dpi
• Field of View:
  • Minimum: 5”x3”
  • Maximum: 13.5”x10”
• Automated servo positioner

The Anton Paar Ultrapyc 5000 gas pycnometer is an anlytical tool used to measure porosity and density. 

• Accomodates several cell sizes:
  • Small (10 cc)
  • Medium (50 cc)
  • Large (135 cc)
• Accuracy is within .02%
• Several analysis gases are available, including nitrogen, argon, and helium

The MAX300-LG High Performance Laboratory Gas Analyzer offers the analytical capabilities of a high-performance industrial mass sepctrometer for the laboratory. Typical applications include catalysis research, bench scale reactors, process development, and pilot scale research.

Technical specifications:

• Quantitative gas analyzer
• Designed for real-time gas analysis
• Concentration measurement range:
  • 10ppb - 100%
• Dual detector: Faraday / Electron Multiplier

Technical specifications:

• Automated quantitative fit tester for protective respirators, both half-face and full-face
• Step-by-step instructions and recording provided by software
• Particle generator, port installation tool and accessory kit allows for testing of any respirator

The Dymax BlueWave UV Curing System is a high-intensity, light-curing spot-lamp system. The unit emits energy in the UVA and visible portion of the spectrum for light curing of adhesives, coatings, and encapsulants.

Technical specifications:

• QX4 power source for LED spot curing heads
• Several emitters
  • RediCure 365nm wavelength
  • PrimeCure 385nm wavelength
  • VisiCure 405nm wavelength
• Capable of curing medical grade adhesives
• Pneumatic dispensing system

Technical specifications:

• Quartz heating elements
• Forming area: 9" x 11"
• Maximum draw depth: 5"
• Integrated vacuum pump
• Capable of forming plastic sheets up to 4mm thick

This device offers a camera-based system capable of sub-pixel deflection resolution.

Technical specifications:

• Versatile configurations, field of view adjustable from ~20mm to >1m 
• Complete software package allowing real-time tracking of deflection or motion analysis
• Data input channels allow for triggering and direct recording of signals from MTS Acumen 3AT or other equipment 
• Compare FEA results with real-world testing using CAD overlay & alignment tools 

The CM-1 Compact Mill is a small-footprint, high-accuracy solution for producing and prototyping small, high-precision 2D and 3D parts.

Technical specifications:

• Travel: 12”x10”x12” (XxYxZ)
• Maximum Spindle RPM: 30000
• 20-pocket Automatic Tool Changer
• 20-Taper toolholders, max shank diameter ⅜”
• Wireless Work & Tool Probing
• Flood & Mist Coolant Installed
• TRT70 5-Axis Tilting Rotary Table

The ASL 5000 is capable of simulating the full range of patients – neonatal to adult.

Technical specifications:

• Tidal Volume Delivered:2mL-2.5L
• Spontaneous Breathing 3-150 breaths / minute
• Peak Flow 280 L/min
• Programmable breathing profiles
• Library of patient models representing healthy, injured, and disease states
• Adjustable variables including airway resistance, compliance
• Analog & Digital connectivity to outside systems

Technical specifications:

• 6 DoF arm
• Maximum reach: 820mm
• Pose repeatability: .15mm
• Maximum total payload:14kg
• Trocar kinematic module
• Integrated torque sensors
• Dedicated control cabinet  

Technical specifications:

• Load frame with 100% Electrical Actuation 
• Capable of axial & torsional motion
• Various attachments for specimen holding:
  • Tensile & torsional grips
  • Bionix grips
  • Three-point bending attachment
  • Compression platen
• Dynamic loading maximum: 3kN
• Static loading maximum: 2kN
• Maximum torque:+/- 30Nm
• Stroke Length: 70mm
• Loading frequency <100Hz
   

Technical specifications:

• Interior Dimensions: 400x300x300mm (LxWxH)
• Maximum Temperature: 1500 deg C
• Sealed chamber, allowing vacuum or inert gas environment
• Programmable setpoints for custom sintering profile

Technical specifications:

• Maximum sample size:100x100mm
• Maximum depth: 40mm
• Magnification range:160-200000x
• Backscatter electron detector
• Multiple vacuum levels
• <10nm resolution