Technology Resources

Technology Resources

Digital Technology/IOT

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Drones

  • DJI M300 RTK – L1 LiDAR sensor package with full RTK base station (complete package for LiDAR data collection)
  • DJI Matric 600 – Heavy Lift (payload capacity 5.5 kg)
  • DJI Mini 3 Pro (249g)
  • DJI Avata with Goggle 2 (FPV drone for dynamic cinematography)
  • DJI Mavic Pro

Drone2Map Photogrammetry Software

  • Uses industry leader Pix4D as the back engine
  • Accurate 3D maps and models, purely from images
  • Works with RGB, drone, multispectral, thermal, fisheye, 306 camera, images, and videos
  • Output: full-colour point cloud, orthomosaic, digital surface modmel, 3d textrured mesh, index map, thermal maps

360 Video Cameras:

Insta360 X4 360 Camera:

  • Video Resolution: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps
  • Photo Resolution: 72MP (11904×5952)
  • HDR Photo
  • FlowState Stabilization & 360 Horizon Lock: 6-axis stabilization and horizon leveling algorithms come together to deliver incredibly smooth videos.

Industrial 3D Scanner

Artec Spider Scanner

  • 3D resolution, up to 0.1mm
  • 3D point accuracy, up to 0.05mm
  • Texture resolution 1.3MP
  • Light source blue LED
  • Software: Artec Studio 16

Artec Eva Scanner

  • 3D resolution, up to 0.1mm
  • 3D point accuracy, 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m
  • Texture resolution 1.3MP
  • Light source Flashbulb
  • Software: Artec Studio 16

AR/VR/MR Technology:

Tilt Five – Desktop Holographic Display System

  • AR glasses with a patented110-degree field-of-view optical system
  • Glasses weigh just under ~100g (~3.5 ounces)
  • A six-degrees-of-freedom wand controller that enables players to reach into and physically control and interact with the environments and characters
  • An embedded camera system that tracks physical objects like game pieces and hands and seamlessly blends them with virtual ones
  • Stereo speakers and microphone so players can immerse themselves in solo experiences or converse with their friends while playing together remotely

Oculus Quest 2:

  • All-in-one VR gaming system without cables or a PC
  • Resolution: 1832 x 1920 Resolution Per Eye
  • 256GB Storage Capacity
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Platform

Looking Glass Holographic Display  8.9″ Development Kit

  • Updates 3D scenes at up to 60 frames per second
  • Easy plug and play with USB and HDMI cables

High Performance Computing Desktop Computer (General Purpose)

  • Computer Name: Collab-PopXL
  • Intel Core i9 – 13900K
  • 64GB Ram
  • NVIDIA RTX 4090 Graphics Card
  • 2TB NVME SSD

IOT Enabled Network (available 2019 – Pilot project)

  • Up to 250 devices
  • Local net with internet access (no dual authentication)

Fabrication/Machining Equipment

90w Laser Cutter
PS-24 Pro-Series Laser System

  • 24″ x 16″
  • Connected to PC with pre-loaded software + Illustrator
  • All materials must be pre-approved by Collaboratory staff

Digital Embroidery Machine
Janome MB-4S

  • Up to 8 colour stitching
  • Largest hoop: 9.46” x 7.88”

3D Printers and Print Finishing Machines | Guide: Getting Started with Filament-Based Printing (PDF)

Bambu Lab X1-Carbon with AMS:

  • 3 printers
  • Multi Color & Multi Material Capability
  • High quality printing with 7 μm Lidar Resolution
  • Upgradeable and customizable flexibility
  • High speed Core XY with 20000 mm/s² Acceleration
  • Dual Auto Bed Leveling
  • Core XY with 20000 mm/s² acceleration
  • Spaghetti failure detection
  • AI inspected first layer

Form 2:

Form 3L:

Polysher:

  • Print finishing machine for prints made with PolySmooth PLA
  • Volume: 150mm x 180mm (5.9in x 7.1in)
  • Polishing Liquid: Alcohol (>70%) (IPA, Ethanol)

Rock Tumbler:

  • High-quality tumbling machine for metal-filled PLA prints
  • Automatic shutoff timer
  • Noise reducing leak-proof barrel with stainless steel lid

CNC Router
Carbide Nomad 883 Pro

  • Cutting Area: 8” (X and Y), 3” (Z)
  • Spindle Speed: 2000-10,000 RPM
  • Spindle Power: 50 Watts
  • Resolution up to .0005”
  • Can mill: wood, plastic, soft metals

Other Equipment

  • Full workbench of hand and electric tools
  • Vacuforming Machine
  • Structure 3D scanners with full Skanect license
  • Soldering tools:
    • Soldering Stations
    • Hot air rework station
    • Hotplate
  • Electronics testing/inspection equipment:
    • Bench DC Power supply
    • Oscilloscope
    • Multimeter
    • Digital microscope

 

Need to learn how to use these resources? Members can book some time with a Collaboratory Consultant