Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering


Lab Facilities & Equipment


3D Printing Lab


Mark Two

Continuous Composite Filament Printer


Mark X7

High Resolution, Continuous Filament, Industrial Grade Composite Material Printer



Ultimaker 3 Extended

High Resolution FDM Multi-Material Printer


Ember

High Resolution SLA Printer



Makerbot

FDM Printer


3D Scanner



Raise3D Pro2

FDM Printer


Ultimaker S5

Large Volume High Precision Dual-Extrusion FDM Printer


Structural Mechanics & Vibrations


Instron Axial Testing Machine

0.5N-5kN load cells, Axial bending test modules, adaptable pneumatic grippers


Digital Image Correlations System

Low Speed: Modal testing, Capability to determine operational deformation shapes

High Speed: 4,000 fps at full 1,280 x 1,280 px resolution and Up to 200,000 fps at 1,280 x 24 px resolution



Electromechanical Shakers

Data Acquisition & Processing

  • DSPace
  • Texas Instruments

Displacement Measurement

  • Class II Laser Sensors

Material Processing & Manufacturing


Fume Hood

Ventilation for working with hazardous materials, including fine powders, with a chemical-resistant work surface


Composite Manufacturing Equipment

Mechanical and magnetic mixers, Thermo Scientific Heratherm Oven (50-250°C), hot plates, vacuum pump, and general chemical lab equipment


Electromechanical Systems Lab


High Voltage Amplifier