Labs

Rapid Product Realization Laboratory

Using state-of-the-art 3-axis computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal processing equipment, this lab will prove design concepts and production processes. The lab provides the latest in automated equipment for product realization and production. Sophisticated interfaces utilizing SmartCAM, SolidEdge or similar software will maximize efficiency of moving from concept to product.

Engineering Design Laboratory

This lab will be equipped with 25 personal computers with 24” monitors. The computers will have the most prominent PC based CAD systems used in the US (AutoCad®, Solidworks®, and ProEngineer®). Students can create two and three-dimension products in files that can be sent to rapid prototyping or CNC programming equipment. Students will gain proficiency in drafting & design for conceiving new products and proving concepts.

  

Metrology & Reverse Engineering Laboratory

Precision measurement and reverse engineering enable manufacturers to improve quality and reduce costs. This lab is equipped with rapid prototyping, coordinate measuring, laser cutting and laser scanning equipment . Products can be verified or reverse engineered in this lab. In addition the lab provides instrumentation for precision measuring data for Statistical Process Control.

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Distance Education Lab

This lab is equipped with state‐of‐the‐art multimedia equipment and will provide two‐way interactive streaming video interface with any compatible site in the world. With a seating capacity of 52, this lab can provide baccalaureate education classes or specific training classes by linking to experts around the world.

  

Polymers Lab

This lab contains equipment for plastics processing including: Vacuum/Thermal Forming, Injection Molding, Rotational Molding, Extrusion Molding and Blow Molding.

  

Patternmaking Laboratory

This lab contains equipment for making patterns, fixtures and molds for the plastics processing equipment. Equipped with Powermatic equipment, this laboratory is dedicated primarily to wood and plaster fixturing, moldmaking and patternmaking. Some polymer casting will take place in this laboratory.

  

Mechatronics Lab

This lab is not yet funded. Industries will be involved with academia in determining the most appropriate configurations of equipment for this lab.