Research Areas:

• Smart Manufacturing (Knowledge Graph-based Industrial AI, Multimodal Data Fusion for Autonomous System, Digital Twins, Extended Reality (XR)).
• Additive Manufacturing (Metal Additive Manufacturing, Design for Additive Manufacturing, 3D Bioprinting).
• Sustainable Manufacturing (Energy Efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability Analysis, Industrial Decarbonization, Recycling, Remanufacturing).

Research Facilities:

1. Renishaw AM400 laser powder bed fusion system

Build volume:
248 x 248 x 285 mm (9.7 x 9.7 x 11.2 in)

Build rate:
up to 20cm³/hr (1.22 in³/hr)

Powder layer thickness:
20 μm to 100μm (1 μin to 4 μin)

Laser power:
400 W

Speed scanning:

Up to 2 m/s (6.6 ft/s)

Speed positioning:

7 m/s (23 ft/s)

Laser focus diameter:

70 μm (3 μin)

Materials:
AlSi10Mg, CoCr, In625, In718, stainless steel 316L, Ti6Al4V, Maraging

2. CNC Wire EDM Machine DK7735

Worktable Dimensions (mm):
540*770.

Worktable Travel (X*Y*Z) (mm):
350*450*460.

Maximum Cutting Thickness(mm):
600.

Maximum Load(kg):

400.

Molybdenum Wire (mm):
0.12-0.2.

Positinal Accuracy(mm):

0.02

Repeated Positinal Accuracy (mm):

0.008

Cutting Speed (mm2/h):

9000-11000

Optimum Surface (um):

<2.5

 

3. Formlabs Form 4 Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printer

 Model Material:

Resin

Build Volume:

145L x 145W x 175H mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9 in)

Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution:

25, 50, 100 microns (0.001, 0.002, 0.004in)

Laser Spot Size (FWHM):

140 microns (0.0055in)

Laser Specifications:

EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405nm violet laser
250mW laser

Supported file types:

STL, OBJ

Network connectivity:

USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

Size and Weight:

350L x 330W x 520H mm (13.5 x 13 x 20.5 in); 13kg (28.5 lbs)

 

4. Formlabs Form 4B Dental and Medical 3D Printer

 

Model Material:

Resin

Build Volume:

145L x 145W x 175H mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9 in)

Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution:

25, 50, 100 microns (0.001, 0.002, 0.004in)

Laser Spot Size (FWHM):

140 microns (0.0055in)

Laser Specifications:

EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405nm violet laser
250mW laser

Supported file types:

STL, OBJ

Network connectivity:

USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

Size and Weight:

350L x 330W x 520H mm (13.5 x 13 x 20.5 in); 13kg (28.5 lbs)

 

5. Bambu Lab X1E 3D Printer

6. Fanuc M6iB/6S robot with R-J31B controller

 

7. Universal Robots UR3e Collaborative Robot Arm

 

8. ReBeL® cobot 6 DoF with gripper set Schunk EGP and CobotPump

 

9. Epson G10 SCARA Robots model G10-654S

 

10. Epson S5 Mid Range 6-Axis Robots model S5-A701S

 

11. RBTX Extrusion Work Bench

 

12. Beckhoff Automation IPC

 

13. MicroFab PH-46 Four fluid Microdispensing Subsystem

PH-46-LG2-SM2-AT-ST1-H:
Four Fluid Printhead assembly. Populated with four (4) fluid
channels:
• two (2) with 20 mL reservoirs, two (2) with 2mL reservoirs;
• one (1) with stirring option 130 -1,000 rpm;
• and heated device holder block option (to 50C).

MJ-AT-01:
Threaded fitting microdispensing device, diameter orifice in microns, 30-80 μm.

CT-M3-02:
JetDrive™ III controller, including command set and Windows based stand-alone control program, JetServer™.

CT-PT4:
Four channel Pressure / Thermal Controller

CP-01:

Pneumatics control channels

CM-VSU-03:
Basic Optics Subsystem: USB CCD camera, power supply, lens, fine focus, mounting block. 640x480 resolution. Specify 50, 90, or 150 mm working distance.

 

14. VWR® symphony™ Air-Jacketed CO2 Incubators Model 5.3A

 

CO2 Range:
0-20%.

Exterior dimensions:
63.7W x 86.7H x 76.6D cm (25 x 34 x 307/32").

Interior dimensions WxDxH (mm):
47W x 60.7H x 53D cm (181/2x 2329/32 x 2029/32").

Temperature control:
±0.1°C

Temperature uniformity:

±0.3°C at 37°C (99°F)

CM-VSU-03:
Basic Optics Subsystem: USB CCD camera, power supply, lens, fine focus, mounting block. 640x480 resolution. Specify 50, 90, or 150 mm working distance.

 

 

 

 

 

15. Eppendorf® Multipurpose Centrifuges 5804R with 4x100mL Cell Pack

 

Exterior dimensions:
64W x 55D x 34H cm

Maximum capacity:
4x100mL.

Maximum RCF:
20,817 x g.

Operating Range:
-9 to 40°C

Weight:

80 kg (176 lb)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. VWR® Ultra-Low Temperature Upright Freezers

 

Volume:
490 L (17.3 cu. ft.)

Exterior dimensions:
85W x 198H x 94D cm (331/4 x 78 x 37")

Temperature range:
–86 to –50°C (–123 to –58°F)

Amps/Breaker:
16/20

Weight:

358 kg (790 lbs.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. VWR® Freestanding Countertop Freezers

 

Volume:
37 L (1.3 cu. ft.)

Exterior dimensions:
23.75W x 24H x 20.375D inches

Temperature:
–20°C

Defrost:
Auto

Weight:

106 lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. Labconco® REDISHIP Purifier® Logic®+ Class II A2 Biosafety Cabinets with Base Stand

 

Sash opening :
10"

Width:
6'

Exterior dimensions:
78.3W x 31.2D x 65.4"D

Nominal Avg. Downflow (FPM):
55+/-5

Nominal Avg. Inflow (FPM):
55+/-5

Motor HP:
3/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. AmScope IN200B-9M Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope

 

Focusing Range:

1-9/16" (40mm)

Objectives:

4X (0.1 NA), 10X (0.25 NA), 25X (0.4 NA), 40X (0.60 NA)

Sensor Size:

5.825x4.369mm

Pixel Size:

1.67

Resolution:

9.0MP

Eight magnification settings:

40X, 80X, 100X, 200X, 250X, 400X, 500X & 800X
25 lbs

Head: trinocular anti-mould viewing head inclined at 30 degree

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. Thermo Scientific Cimarec Ceramic Digital Hotplate Stirrer

 

Stir/Heating volume:
4L

Stirring speed:
50 to 1500 rpm

Max surface temperature:
540 °C

Max load:
25 lbs

Surface:
7.25"W x 7.25"D

Dimensions:
3.8"H x 8.2"W x 13"D

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. Stratasys Dimension SST 1200 3D Printer

 

Model material:
ABSplus in 9 colors

Support material:
Soluble (SST 1200es)

Build size:
254 x 254 x 305 mm (10 x 10 x 12 in)

Layer thickness:
0.33 mm (0.013 in.) or .254 mm (.010 in)

Supported file types:

STL

Network connectivity:
Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100 base T

Size and weight:
838 x 737 x 1143 mm (33 x 29 x 45 in.); 148 kg (326 lbs.)

 

 

 

22. Thermo Haake W45 Stainless Steel Water Bath with DL30 Open-Bath Circulator/Heater

 

Heater capacity:
2.0 kw

Working temperature range:
22°C to 200°C

Bath volume:
30 to 42L

Bath size:
30W x 35L x 30H cm

Overall dimensions:
36W x 54L x 51H cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. Stratasys uPrint SE 3D Printer

 

Model material:
ABSplus in ivory

Support material:
SR-30 soluble

Build size:
203 x 152 x 152 mm (8 x 6 x 6 in)

Layer thickness:
.254 mm (.010 in.)

Supported file types:

STL

Network connectivity:
Ethernet TCP/IP 10/100 base T

Size and weight:
635 w x 660 d x 787 h mm (25 x 26 x 31 in.), 76 kg (168 lbs.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24. Support Cleaning Apparatus SCA-1200HT

 

Key features:
Remove soluble support from ABS, PC and nylon 3D printed parts

User-selectable temperature presets at 50, 60, 70, and 85°C

User-controlled timer

Uses cleaning solutions from Stratasys

Stainless steel tub and basket

Over temperature and water level alarms

Automatic halt of operation with alarms

Removable parts basket size:
10” x 10” x 12” / 25 x 25 x 30cm 

Dimensions:
26” x 17.5 x 20.5”/ 66 x 44.5 x 52cm

 

 

25. Formlabs Form 2 Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printer

 

Model Material:

Resin

Build Volume:

145L x 145W x 175H mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9 in)

Layer Thickness (Axis Resolution:

25, 50, 100 microns (0.001, 0.002, 0.004in)

Laser Spot Size (FWHM):

140 microns (0.0055in)

Laser Specifications:

EN 60825-1:2007 certified
Class 1 Laser Product
405nm violet laser
250mW laser

Supported file types:

STL, OBJ

Network connectivity:

USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

Size and Weight:

350L x 330W x 520H mm (13.5 x 13 x 20.5 in); 13kg (28.5 lbs)

 

 

26. MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (5th Generation)

 

Model Material:

MakerBot PLA

Build Volume:

252L x 199W x 150H mm (9.9 x 7.8 x 5.9 in)

Layer Resolution:

100 microns (0.0039in)

Filament Diameter:

1.75 mm (0.069in)

Supported file types:

STL, OBJ, THING, MAKERBOT

Network connectivity:

USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi

Size and Weight:

528L x 441W x 410H mm (20.8 x 17.4 x 16.2 in); 20.8kg (45.9 lbs)

 

27. 3D Systems CubeX DUO

 

Model Material:

PLA / ABS/Dissovable Natural PLA in 18 colors

Build Volume:

265L x 275W x 240H mm (10.75 x 10.75 x 9.5 in)

Layer Resolution:

100 microns (0.004in)

Supported file types:

STL

Size and Weight:

515L x 515W x 598H mm (20.25 x 20.25 x 23.5 in); 36kg (79 lbs)

 

 

28. 3D Systems ThermoJet Solid Object Printer

Model Material:

ThermoJet 2000 and ThermoJet 88 thermoplastic build material in 3 colors

Build Volume:

250L x 190W x 200H mm (10 x 7.5 x 8 in)

Technology:

Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM)

Supported file types:

STL

Size and Weight:

1370W x 760W x 1120H mm (54 x 30 x 44 in); 375kg (826 lbs)

 

29. NextEngine 3D Laser Scanner

Measurement System:

NextEngine proprietary MultiStripe Laser Triangulation (MLT) technology

Format Options:

STL, OBJ, VRML, XYZ, and PLY files

Dimentionsal Accuracy:

±0.005" in Macro Mode and ±0.015" in Wide Mode.

Acquisition Speed:

50,000 processed points/sec throughput. Typically 2 minutes per scan of each facet.

Capture Density:

On target surface capture up to 268K points/in²(Marco), 29K points/in² (Wide).

Texture Density:

500 DPI on target surfaces is 500 DPI in Macro Mode and 200 DPI in Wide Mode.

Software:

GEO Measure 4000 System Software

Field Size:

5.1" x 3.8" (Macro) and 13.5" x 10.1" (Wide). ProScan Extended Mode 22.5” x 16.75”.

 

CSUN Environmental Health and Safety (JD-1115)

Follow safety procedures and dress appropriately for lab (long sleeves, long pants and covered shoes)

CSUN EHS website

https://www.csun.edu/ehs

Chemical Hygiene Program

https://www.csun.edu/ehs/chp

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/safety-center.html

https://www.msdsonline.com/sds-search/

Chemical Inventory List

Sterile Water

Sodium Chloride

Acetone

70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Ethanol 70%

Xylenes

2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol, 99.8%

Polycaprolactone

Polystyrene Standard

Trypan Blue Bioreagent

Sodium Alginate

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate

Alginic Acid Sodium Salt from Brown Algae

Chitosan, Low Molecular Weight

Alginate Lyase Powder

Poly (Vinyl Acetate)

Gelatin from Porcine Skin

Gelatin from Porcine Skin

Graphene Dispersion w/ Ethyl Cellulose

Poly (D,L-Lactide-Co-Glycolide)

Elastin from Bovine Neck Ligament

Fibrin Washed from Human Plasma

Triton X-100

Poly-l-lysine

Polylactic Acid

DMEM

Trypsin EDTA

Ethyl Alcohol

Fibrinogen (from bovine plasma)

Thrombin (from bovine plasma)

Penicillin-Streptomycin

Water (Deionized)

Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt from Streptococcus Equi

Pluronic F-127

Glycerol

Acetic Acid

HyClone Trypan Blue Solution

Gentamycin Solution

RPMI 1640 w/ L-glutamine

Hyclone Fetal Bovine Serum

TEMPO, Free Radical

Poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate

2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-2-Methyl-Propiophenone

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-YL)-4,6-BIS(1-Methyl-1-Phenylethyl)Phenol