Laboratory for Smart and Additive Manufacturing
Research Projects:
- 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 |