Laboratory

LabioTron: Bioengineering Research Laboratory

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Manufacturer (model)

• 3D printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2.1

• Cutting machine: Cricut Explore Air

• Glove box: Mastercraft

• Engraving machine: Cricut Explore Air™ – CricutAir-8B6F

  
  

Equipment Description

This fabrication workstation comprises several instruments for manufacturing a variety of devices. It includes a 3D printer, an electronic cutting machine, an engraving system, a glove box for handling air-sensitive samples, a vacuum chamber, and a balance.

The electronic cutting machine is intended for small-scale projects and can precisely cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, steel sheets, adhesive vinyl, and thicker materials such as leather and burlap.

Technical Specifications

• 3D printer:

  • Layer resolution: 100 μm

  • Maximum print size: 200 × 200 × 180 mm

  • Printing material: Polylactic acid (PLA)

  • Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm

• Cutting machine:

  • Can cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, vinyl, and leather.

• Engraving system

• Glove box

• Vacuum chamber:

  • Minimum pressure: −30 inHg

• Balance:

  • Maximum weighing capacity: 320 g

  • Resolution: 1 mg

Areas of expertise

• Microfabrication

• Microsystems

• 3D printing

• Cutting

• Engraving

  
  

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument or use of the instrument by a research professional is required. Available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Pr Amine Miled

amine.miled@gel.ulaval.ca

418-656-2131 poste 408966