Discover how UTS Tech Lab’s Advanced Fabrication & ProtoSpace Facilities empower industry partners to bring their boldest ideas to life. With cutting-edge machinery, expert technicians, and flexible support options, these facilities provide rapid, precision-focused prototyping for industries ranging from aerospace to biomedical engineering.
For industry partners seeking advanced fabrication and prototyping facilities, the UTS Tech Lab workshop offers a unique blend of innovation, expertise, and comprehensive machining options.
Whether for one-off prototypes or short-term manufacturing projects, Tech Lab’s facilities provide rapid access to skilled technicians and cutting-edge equipment, designed to bring bespoke solutions to life across diverse industries.
Precision Machining and Fabrication Capabilities
The fabrication workshop at UTS Tech Lab provides specialised support to both UTS faculties and industry partners, delivering high-precision prototyping in areas such as aerospace, biomedical engineering, and product design.
Outfitted with equipment like the Omax 55100 Waterjet Cutter and HAAS Super Mini CNC Mill, the facility is equipped to handle projects that require exceptional accuracy and specialised materials for short-term builds.
The available machinery spans diverse fabrication needs and includes:
- Multi Cam SR2412vi CNC Router: Ideal for large-format work in wood, aluminum, and foam, offering drilling, profiling, and engraving.
- Thunder Laser Cutter: Cuts and engraves non-metals like acrylic and leather, perfect for product prototyping and design applications.
- Accutech Manual Mills and Lathes: Enable traditional machining techniques, ensuring flexibility for projects needing custom adjustments.
These capabilities are bolstered by a collaborative approach, allowing partners to select the level of support that best suits their needs, whether through guided technician assistance or independently executing prototypes. This flexibility ensures that industry partners can quickly bring designs to life for testing, stakeholder review, or limited production.
ProtoSpace: The Heart of Advanced Manufacturing
UTS ProtoSpace offers Australia’s most extensive selection of high-end 3D printing technologies, perfect for concept generation, rapid prototyping, or test builds. With equipment like the HP Multi Jet Fusion Printer, ProtoSpace produces engineering-grade parts and intricate designs, enabling partners to develop unique prototypes that aren’t feasible with traditional manufacturing methods.
The HP Multi Jet Fusion Printer, one of ProtoSpace’s most utilised machines, is designed for engineering-grade parts that feature complex geometries and fine details – qualities unattainable by traditional manufacturing methods. This printer’s ability to create fully functional interlocking parts and moving assemblies without additional support materials brings unmatched versatility to design and prototyping.
Why Industry Partners Choose UTS Tech Lab
Having the fabrication facilities at UTS Tech Lab was invaluable in preparing the Optimus satellite for the SpaceX Rideshare mission. We needed a custom rig to secure Optimus for high-stress, multi-directional testing on the Multi-Axial Simulation Table (MAST), and the ability to design, manufacture, and test this fixture all in one location, while ensuring we were able to meet SpaceX guidelines, streamlined the process tremendously. This seamless access to fabrication and testing at Tech Lab was crucial in advancing Optimus toward a successful mission. Kenny Ng, Manufacturing Engineer, Space Machines Company.
UTS Tech Lab provides short-term access to advanced workshop facilities, fostering hands-on support and expertise across every stage of prototyping and fabrication.
Alongside these rapid-turnaround capabilities, Tech Lab also supports medium- to long-term projects, pairing expert academic teams with industry partners to conduct groundbreaking R&D. This comprehensive support structure enables partners to achieve significant advancements in manufacturing, from one-off prototypes to sustained, high-impact projects that redefine innovation and industry standards.