Advanced Fabrication & Prototyping

For industry partners seeking cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, UTS Tech Lab offers a unique combination of advanced technology, technical expertise, and collaborative support for complex projects. From one-off prototypes to high-precision builds, our facilities specialize in bespoke solutions across a range of industries, including aerospace, biomedical engineering, product design, and more.

Flexible collaboration options

Industry partners can work side-by-side with our expert technicians throughout the design and build process or independently operate the equipment after completing our induction program. This flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to your project’s unique needs, whether through guided support or self-directed fabrication.

Precision machining and fabrication capabilities

Our fabrication workshop is equipped to support UTS faculties and industry partners in high-precision prototyping, accommodating projects that require meticulous accuracy and specialised materials.

Our key equipment includes:

  • Omax 55100 Waterjet Cutter
  • Multi Cam SR2412vi CNC Router
  • HAAS Super mini–CNC Mill
  • HAAS TL-2 CNC Lathe
  • Accutech 2500M Manual Mill
  • Gosan 1740AV Center Lathe
  • Thunder Laser Cutter NOVA 51

ProtoSpace: The Heart of Advanced Manufacturing in Sydney

UTS ProtoSpace is Australia’s premier hub for high-end 3D printing, equipped with an extensive collection of additive manufacturing tools. Ideal for complex 3D-printed components, rapid prototyping, and testing, ProtoSpace’s capabilities are unmatched in flexibility and innovation.

ProtoSpace applications and benefits

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: ProtoSpace enables innovation across sectors, encouraging research and prototyping for applications in healthcare, engineering, and heavy industry.
  • Reverse Engineering & Inspection: With the Artec Leo and Solutionix C500 3D scanners, ProtoSpace offers reverse engineering and digitisation for creating permanent digital records, ideal for historical artifacts and spatial analysis.
  • Custom Prototypes to Commercial Scale: From initial concept designs to market-ready products, ProtoSpace’s high-resolution printers and traditional fabrication options cater to every stage of production.