Lab Equipment

The Empyrean diffractometer from Malvern-Panalytical is a versatile X-ray diffraction instrument to characterize, among other things, properties of multilayer structures of polycrystalline material including inorganic, organometallic and organic substances.

The Alpha-SE Ellipsometer from Woolam is push-button system for routine measurements of thin film thickness and refractive index. The instrument is complemented by Woollam's advanced software to quickly complete analysis f data.

The Markforged Onyx Pro is a professional 3D printer. The material used in the printer is Onyx, a micro carbon fiber-filled nylon. The printing software is Eiger. The printer is a handy and excellent tool to print parts through the additive manufacturing process. It is well suited for manufacturing prototypes.

The Einscan-SP Desktop 3D scanner is a premier tool designed for both artists and engineers, offering sub-millimeter precision in scanning 3D objects. Typically completing scans within a minute, its turntable efficiently rotates to capture every facet of the target. With a single shot, it boasts an impressive accuracy of 0.05mm. Its scanning capabilities cater to objects as small as 30 x30 x 30mm. Furthermore, the software facilitates the creation of OBJ, STL, ASC, or PLY files. Complementing its scanning prowess, the camera captures high-definition images, exceeding 1.3 Mega Pixels.

The Accuscope 3075 is a binocular optical microscope that offers a magnification range from .67X to 4.5X.

The FS Bondtec Auto-Single Wire Bonder is a versatile automated wire bonding system. It supports programmable sequences and gives efficient and precise wire bonding. The system features a suite of interchangeable heads: the 5610 for ball bonding, the 5632 optimized for deep access wedge bonding, and the 5600C dedicated to bond strength testing, which can evaluate a variety of bonds. The work bench provides a large workspace measuring 100mm x 100mm. The system is also equipped with an F&S digital ultrasonic generator and a sharp 21” monitor. Once the system is trained on a given template, the automation allows for repeat bonding with ease.

The EMCO Concept Mill 55 is a compact, yet robust milling machine ideally suited for benchtop applications. Perfect for crafting prototypes or training apprentices, this system has almost all the features of an industrial machine. It provides an excellent tool for students’ CNC (computer numerical control) training. CNC training is a highly transferrable skill.

The Bruker Invenio X FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrophotometer is an advanced spectrometer system integrated with a photoluminescence (PL) setup. Capable of measuring spectra from near IR to far IR, it offers a resolution of less than 0.09 cm-1. The system employs the intuitive OPUS TOUCH software, featuring a searchable library, streamlining the identification of unknown materials. The PL II subsystem is powered by a Cobolt Samba 100, 532 nm laser for precise excitation.

The value of photoluminescence spectroscopy is semiconductor sample composition, quantum well thickness or quantum dot sample monodispersity.

The Bruker Invenio R FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrophotometer is an advanced system integrated with a Hyperion microscope to perform spectral measurement in a small area. It is capable of measuring spectra from near IR to far IR with a high resolution of less than 0.09 cm-1. The system employs the intuitive OPUS TOUCH software, featuring a searchable library, streamlining the identification of unknown materials.

The Hyperion microscope is coupled with the Invenio R FTIR. It enhances the measurement capabilities for minuscule sample areas by precisely zooming into specific regions of interest. Its unique feature allows for the identification of impurities by highlighting them in a distinct color, contrasting that of the sample.

The Instron 5943 is a specialized single-column apparatus designed for evaluating the bond strength or shear strength of soldered components on integrated circuit boards. The machine integrates with the Instron Bluehill software for enhanced measurement functionality.

The Instron 5969 is a versatile dual-column apparatus adept at performing tensile, shear, compression, and 3-point bend tests. It boasts two dedicated load cells of 5kN and 1kN capacities. Enhanced with the AutoX750 extensometer, it's perfectly suited for testing metals, plastics, and composites. This system is driven by the Instron Bluehill software for optimal performance.

The Marpet manual wire bonder equipped with a Bausch and Lomb microscope, simplifies intricate wire-bonding tasks with enhanced close-up visibility. It is ideal for unique design applications where automation isn't necessary. The manual wire bonder also offers the advantages of ease of operation and fast training.

The Maple Leaf Photonics probe station stands out as the perfect tool for training integrated photonics professionals, from technicians to engineers. It's specially designed for examining photonic integrated circuits (PICs) through both edge and surface-normal coupling methods. The system has the capabilities of coupling electrical and or light signals to the integrated photonics chips to satisfy the unique needs of the users. The system allows for precise tuning, alignment, and adjustments on the micrometer scale. The system also supports the detection of light emission from photonics chips. The system also provides two Keysight laser options with wavelengths of 1240nm-1380nm and 1490nm-1640nm.

Thermoscientific DXR3 Raman spectrometer with an Olympus microscope, offers versatile measurement capabilities suitable for a broad spectrum of applications: from pharmaceuticals, energy storage, and material science to nanomaterials, forensics, art restoration, academia, polymers, and microplastics. The system is equipped with three lasers with the wavelengths of 455 nm, 532 nm, and 785 nm.

The Thermoscientific Phenom XL G2 is a compact, tabletop scanning electron microscope (SEM) that marries simplicity with powerful imaging capabilities. Its small footprint allows the system to be easily accessible. Automated adjustments for contrast and brightness make for swift imaging, ensuring both accuracy and reproducibility. The stage is designed to accommodate up to 36 samples simultaneously, boasting an impressive average imaging time of just 45 seconds. Leveraging an electron beam, the SEM offers a stark enhancement in resolution compared to traditional optical microscopes. With an electron optical magnification spanning from 160 to 200,000x, it achieves a resolution finer than 10 nm — to put it in perspective, a human hair has a thickness of approximately 70,000 nm, while an atom is about 0.3 nm.

The Starrett MVR 300 is a vertical benchtop vision system that combines top-notch LED sub-stage and ring light surface illumination with a high-resolution color digital camera. This system boasts the user-friendly MetLogix™ M3 metrology software. It features manual X-Y positioning using hand wheels, complemented by a motorized Z-axis with variable speed control, allowing for a Z travel of up to 8" (200 mm). Enhanced with VED (video edge detection), the Starrett MVR 300 can precisely measure parts up to 12” in length. The accuracy is 2.5μm+(5*L/1000) with a scale resolution of 0.5μm.

Thermoscientific Evolution UV/Vis 220 is a state-of-the-art UV/Vis spectrometer, spanning a wavelength range from 190 nm to 1100 nm. Paired with the advanced INSIGHT software, it offers users the capability to detect and sort up to 100 peaks and valleys based on the absorption intensity and spectral positions. The system facilitates the export of spectral data in formats like XML, CSV, or TSV, and even provides the option to email the data for offline analysis.