Five Specialized Labs
CMS operates five specialized labs, each designed to provide industry-grade capabilities for research, training, and real-world problem-solving.
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Lab Descriptions and Capabilities
Additive Manufacturing Innovation & Training Lab – Equipped with metal, polymer, and composite 3D printers from EOS, Stratasys, Markforged, and more. Capabilities include prototyping, fixture design, reverse engineering, and part production using state-of-the-art technologies.- Two (2) - EOS M290 (Direct Metal Laser Sintering - DMLS)
- One (1) - Coherent Creator (Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion - LPBF)
- Two (2) - Markforged FX20 (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement - CFR)
- One (1) - Markforged FX10 (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement - CFR)
- One (1) - Markforged X7 (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement - CFR)
- One (1) - Markforged Metal-X System (Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing - ADAM)
- Twelve (12) - Markforged Onyx Pro (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF with Fiber)
- One (1) - Stratasys Fortus 450MC (Fused Deposition Modeling - FDM)
- Two (2) - Stratasys F770 (Fused Deposition Modeling - FDM)
- Four (4) - Stratasys F170 (Fused Deposition Modeling - FDM)
- Six (6) - Creatbot D600 Pro2 HS (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF)
- Eighteen (18) - Bambu Labs X1C (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF)
- Four (4) - Bambu Labs X1E (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF)
- Eight (8) - Creality K2 Plus (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF)
- Two (2) - Formlabs Form-4L (Low Force Stereolithography - LFS / SLA)
- Six (6) - Formlabs Form-4 (Low Force Stereolithography - LFS / SLA)
- Two (2) - Formlabs Fuse 1+ (Selective Laser Sintering - SLS)
- Six (6) - Formlabs Form-2 (Stereolithography - SLA)
- One (1) - Formlabs Form-3L (Low Force Stereolithography - LFS / SLA)
- Two (2) - Nexa Mfg 230 (Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing - LSPc / SLA)
- Six (6) - FLSun S1 Pro (Fused Filament Fabrication - FFF / Delta)
- Four (4) - Zortrax Apoller Vapor Smoothing Systems
- One (1) - AMT SF50 Vapor Smoothing System
- One (1) - Markforged Sinter-1 (Metal Sintering Furnace)
- One (1) - Markforged Sinter-2 (Metal Sintering Furnace)
- One (1) - Markforged Wash (Metal Part Washing Station)
- Three (3) - Formlabs Wash-L (Large Format Resin Wash Station)
- Three (3) - Formlabs Cure-L (Large Format Resin Curing Station)
- Nine (9) - Formlabs Wash (Resin Wash Station)
- Nine (9) - Formlabs Cure (Resin Curing Station)
- Two (2) - Formlabs Blast Systems with Polishing Kit (Media Blasting)
- Two (2) - Formlabs Sift Systems (SLS Powder Recovery)
- One (1) - Omegasonic SST4030 (Ultrasonic Cleaner)
- One (1) - SCA 1200HT (Support Cleaning Apparatus)
Automation Hub – A robotics and automation training hub featuring over 40 industrial grade robots like FANUC & UR with applications like Collaborative Mig Welding, 2D Vision, 3D Vision, deburring, Pick & Place and more. Companies and students get unmatched hands-on experience while obtaining industry recognized certifications.
- Four (4) - Fanuc LR Mate 200ic
- One (1) - Fanuc LR Mate 200iD
- Two (2) - Fanuc LR Mate 200iD 7L
- Two (2) - Fanuc M-20ia
- Four (4) - Fanuc M1iA 0.5SL (Delta Robot)
- One (1) - Fanuc M-1iA 0.5A (Delta Robot)
- Two (2) - Fanuc SR-3iA (SCARA Robot)
- One (1) - Fanuc CR7iA (Collaborative Robot)
- Four (4) - Fanuc CRX-5iA, with iR-Vision 2D Vision Systems (Collaborative Robot)
- Five (5) - Universal Robots UR-5e, with Robotiq Hand-E (Collaborative Robot)
- One (1) - Universal Robots UR-10e, with Pickit 3D Vision System (Collaborative Robot)
- Two (2) - Universal Robots UR-10e with Victis Mig welding system (Collaborative Robot - Welding)
- One (1) - Dobot CR-5 (Collaborative Robot)
- One (1) - Dobot CR-10 (Collaborative Robot)
- Two (2) - Dobot Nova 5 (Collaborative Robot)
- One (1) - Kuka KR-6
- One (1) - Hiwin RA605
- One (1) - Motoman HP3JC
- Ten (10) - PLC Trainers featuring:
- Automation Direct Productivity2000 PLCs
- HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces)
- VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
- Ethernet switch connectivity (Modbus TCP communication)
Advanced Manufacturing Hub – A full-service machining and fabrication center with CNC mills, lathes, waterjet cutting, EDM, and laser processing, supporting everything from prototyping to precision manufacturing.
- One (1) - Haas VF-2 (Vertical Machining Center)
- One (1) - Haas VF-4 (Vertical Machining Center)
- One (1) - Haas ST15 (CNC Lathe)
- One (1) - Sodick ALN600G (Wire EDM)
- One (1) - WardJet Water Jet Cutter
- One (1) - Baileigh CNC Press Brake
- One (1) - 2kw Fiber Laser Cutter
- Two (2) - Acer Manual Mills
- Two (2) - Acer Manual Lathes
- One (1) - Acer Surface Grinder
- One (1) - Laguna Wide Belt Sander
3D Scanning Lab – Featuring Creaform and other high-resolution scanners, this lab supports part inspection and metrology for design validation and quality assurance.
- One (1) - Creaform Silver Scanner
- One (1) - Creaform Black Elite Scanner
- Six (6) - Creaform Peel3D Pro CAD
- One (1) - Creality Rapter
- One (1) - Revopoint MIRACO
- One (1) - Shinning Einscan SPV2
- One (1) - 3DMakerpro Moose
- Six (6) - Alienware Area51 workstations
Reverse Engineering & Metrology Lab – Provides precision measurement, material testing, and the ability to recreate obsolete or unsupported components, extending equipment life and improving product reliability.
- One (1) - CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- One (1) - Virtek LaserQC System (2D Inspection)
- Two (2) - Height Gauges
- Two (2) - Hardness testers (Benchtop)
- One (1) - Handheld Hardness Tester
- Two (2) - Universal test stands (Tensile and Bend Testing)
- One (1) - XRF Gun (X-Ray Fluorescence - Material Analysis)
- One (1) - FTIR Gun (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy - Material Analysis)
Together, these labs offer unmatched capabilities for innovation, testing, and training, making advanced technology accessible to regional manufacturers and preparing students for cutting-edge careers.