Read below to learn about the techniques and equipment used in the MADE lab. Most of this equipment is located in our lab in the Engineering Building on the main UArizona campus in Tucson, Arizona.
Simulation software
Simulation software includes Autodesk NETFABB and ANSYS Additive Print.
3D laser scanner
We utilize a FARO Quantum S V2 2.5m 7 axis arm and FAROBlu HD laser scanner. Point cloud data can be processed using Geomagic Control X 3D Inspection and Metrology Software to determine part geometry deviation from nominal.
Computer-aided design software
We have access and expertise in SOLIDWORKS, Fusion360, and a variety of open-source 3D modeling software.
Hybrid directed energy deposition machine
We have access to a HAAS VF-2 with a Meltio Print Engine directed energy deposition (DED) head, capable of printing with wire and powder, equipped with a Renishaw Wireless Intuitive Probing System.
FFF/FDM 3D printers
We have a number of fused filament fabrication (also known as fused deposition modeling) 3D printers in our lab.
Prusa i3MK3S+. We have Prusa i3MK3S+ which has features of automatic mesh bed leveling and built-in filament sensor. We use its own slicer platform PrusaSlicer to process the print. Specifications.
Monoprice-MP Voxel. Specifications
Ender 3. Specifications
SLA/DLP 3D printers
We have a Formlabs Form 3L resin-based 3D printer that uses stereolithography (SLA) to produce high resolution, detailed, and intricate parts. Specifications
We have a Bison 1000 DLP Printer capable of printing photopolymer resins with a high load of ceramic powders.
Industrial robot
We have a Yaskawa GP8 industrial robot with YRC 1000 Robot Controller. Features include 24VDC electric gripper and camera for vision. The industrial robot is part of a STEM Robot Cart integrated by Method Tool. Specifications.
