Our Lab

In our lab, we use a combination of theory, numerical methods, 3D printing and experiments.

Numerical tools:

• You can visit our GitLab repository where our custom codes are uploaded. We code mostly in Python, sometimes in Matlab
• In addition, we use the commercial softwares Abaqus and Comsol for finite element simulations

Our mechanical testing equipment:

• Instron 5943 (single column, 1kN) with a 500N and a 5N load cells
• Instron Electro pulse 3000TT (biaxial fatigue machine), with a 3000N/25Nm biaxial load cell
• Instron 5985 (double column, 300kN) with a 300kN load cell, compression platens, 100kN and 30kN tension grips and a temperature chamber
• Shaker Tira (1kN)
• Custom made drop tower (up to 25kg at 6m/s)

Our Cameras

• Phantom VEO 640, 4MPx @ 1400fps
• Ximea, 25MPx @ 330fps
• 2 Basler 10MPx @ 14 fps (USB 3)
• 2 Basler 4MPx @ 90 fps (USB 3)
• 1 Basler 0.25MPx @750fps (USB 3)

Our 3D printers

• Metal printer Mlab 100R
• Polyjet printer Connex Objet 500
• Direct pellet extrusion 3D printer Pollen PAM o2 MC
• Silicone 3d printer Lynxter S300X LIQ 21-LIQ 11
• SLS 3d printer Formlabs 1+ 30W
• SLA printers Formlabs 2 and Formlabs 3
• Direct Ink printers Bioplotter Starters series and Hyrel engine SR
• FDM printers Ultimaker, Felix and Bambu