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Instruments & Equipment

Equipment access supports rapid prototyping, fabrication, electronics integration, debugging, workshop preparation, and technology validation.

Browse instruments and tools by capability area for AIDC build and validation work.
16 Instruments6 Categories
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Mechanical Fabrication

CNC Router

Computer-controlled routing for precision cutting, shaping, panels, enclosures, and product-scale prototypes.

1 unitAvailable
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Mechanical Fabrication

Table Saw

Workshop cutting support for sheets, boards, fixture panels, and model fabrication.

1 unitAvailable2 videos
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Mechanical Fabrication

Mitre Saw

Angle cutting support for frames, structural members, and prototype assemblies.

Available
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Digital Fabrication

Laser Engraver

Engraving and cutting support for acrylic, signage, product marking, and presentation-ready prototypes.

Available
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Digital Fabrication

Vinyl Cutter

Cutting support for decals, labels, interface mockups, and branded prototype finishes.

1 unitAvailable
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Digital Fabrication

3D Printers

Rapid prototyping support for enclosures, mechanisms, fixtures, and iterative product design.

3 unitsAvailable
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Welding & Metal Processing

TIG Welding

Welding process support for refined metal joints and structural prototype fabrication.

1 unitAvailable
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Welding & Metal Processing

MIG Welding

Welding support for fast fabrication of frames, mounts, and engineering builds.

1 unitAvailable
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Welding & Metal Processing

Spot Welding

Sheet metal joining support for compact assemblies and fabrication experiments.

1 unitAvailable
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Welding & Metal Processing

Plasma Cutting

Metal cutting capability for frames, plates, brackets, and advanced engineering prototypes.

1 unitAvailable
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Electronics Prototyping & Testing

DC Power Supply

Controlled power source for circuit testing, embedded hardware debugging, and electronics validation.

5 unitsAvailable
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Electronics Prototyping & Testing

Digital CRO

Oscilloscope support for waveform analysis, signal debugging, and hardware validation.

1 unitAvailable
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Electronics Prototyping & Testing

Function Generator

Signal generation support for testing, calibration, and electronics experimentation.

1 unitAvailable
Soldering StationSoldering Station142 images
Electronics Prototyping & Testing

Soldering Station

Soldering support for PCB assembly, repair, and embedded hardware integration.

10 unitsAvailable
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Workshop Support

Air Compressor

Workshop utility support for fabrication, cleaning, pneumatic tools, and build operations.

1 unitAvailable
Random Orbit SanderRandom Orbit SanderRandom Orbit Sander163 images
Mechanical and Carpentry Fabrication

Random Orbit Sander

This random motion prevents repetitive scratch patterns, making it the ideal handheld tool for woodworkers and DIYers to achieve a smooth, swirl-free finish.

1 unitAvailable1 video