- Intrepid CS NeoVI ION

An hourly vehicle Use Fee applies.

8' X 20' Tandem Axle trailer. Side Entry door & Rear ramp door. Ceiling Ventilation. 10,000 lb rated capacity, 4,000 lb empty. 2-5/16" Ball. Electric Trailer Brakes. Several D-rings on floor for tie-downs. Trailer can be used to haul vehicles.

A 2005 Ford E450 Shuttle Bus. Engine: 6.0L Diesel. Transmission: automatic. Additional Information: Vehicle has a CB Radio. CDL with P-Endorsement is required for operation. An hourly vehicle Use Fee applies.

2017 VIA VTRUX hybrid (Chevrolet Silverado) Hybrid Type: series Engine: 285 hp 4.3L w/ AFM and VVT Battery: 400 Volt, 24 kWh Li-Ion All Electric Operation: 40 miles Hybrid Fuel Economy: 30 mpg (claimed) Traction Motor: 168-241 kW PM Generator Motor: 168-241 kW PM Transmission Type: single speed w/ transfer case Charging: 15 kW bi-directional A daily use charge applies for each vehicle

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab 4x4 Engine: 355 hp 5.3L w/ AFM and VVT Fuel Economy: 16(city)/22(hwy) Transmission Type: 6-speed A daily use charge applies for each vehicle

2017 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle Hybrid Type: compound split Engine: 149 hp 1.5L Battery: 360 Volt, 18.4 kWh Li-ion All Electric Operation: 53 miles, 100 mph Hybrid Fuel Economy: 43(city)/42(hwy) Traction Motor: 64 hp (ferrite)+118 hp (NdFeB) Transmission Type: eCVT (power-split) Charging: 3.6 kW std, 7.2 kW available (AC) Added equipment: - dSPACE Microautobox II - New Eagle Drive-By-Wire kit - GPS (+/- 10cm accuracy) - Aptiv ESR forward radar - Vehicle CAN data - accelerometers - t

2017 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle Hybrid Type: compound split Engine: 149 hp 1.5L Battery: 360 Volt, 18.4 kWh Li-ion All Electric Operation: 53 miles, 100 mph Hybrid Fuel Economy: 43(city)/42(hwy) Traction Motor: 64 hp (ferrite)+118 hp (NdFeB) Transmission Type: eCVT (power-split) Charging: 3.6 kW std, 7.2 kW available (AC) Added equipment: - dSPACE Microautobox II - GPS (+/- 1m accuracy) - LeddarVu LiDAR - Vehicle CAN data - accelerometers - thermocouples - Cameras for in-cabin and f

2017 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle Hybrid Type: compound split Engine: 149 hp 1.5L Battery: 360 Volt, 18.4 kWh Li-ion All Electric Operation: 53 miles, 100 mph Hybrid Fuel Economy: 43(city)/42(hwy) Traction Motor: 64 hp (ferrite)+118 hp (NdFeB) Transmission Type: eCVT (power-split) Charging: 3.6 kW std, 7.2 kW available (AC) There are 4 of these vehicles available A daily use charge applies for each vehicle

2017 Ford Fusion Energi hybrid vehicle Hybrid Type: Input split Engine: 195 hp 2.0L Battery: 300 Volt, 7.6 kWh Li-ion All Electric Operation: 21 miles, 85 mph Hybrid Fuel Economy: 43 (city)/41 (hwy) Traction Motor: 118 hp PM-AC Transmission Type: eCVT Charging: 3.3 kW (AC) There are 2 of these vehicles available A daily use charge applies for each vehicle

2021 Peterbilt 389 Semi-Truck. 455 HP PACCAR MX13 Engine. Eaton 18 Speed Manual Transmission. Tandem Drive Axles, fully locking. 78" flat top sleeper. 1800 W AC Power Inverter. Heavy Duty Frame. Sliding 5th Wheel. Hydraulic Wet Kit.

2024 Honda CR-V hybrid vehicle Hybrid Type: series with direct-drive lockup modes Engine: 145hp 2.0L DI Atkinson Battery: 260 Volt, 1.06 kWh Li-ion All Electric Operation: n/a Hybrid Fuel Economy: 40(city)/34(hwy) Traction Motor: 135 kW PM (152 kW comb.) Generator Motor: 120 kW PM Transmission Type: eCVT Charging: n/a A daily use charge applies for each vehicle

Reproducible test results under well-known constant environmental conditions. Examples of use include: • Optimizing gear shift comfort • Optimizing control unit functions • Drivability testing • NVH testing • Recuperation • Drive manoeuvres on various surfaces to validate the overall system behaviour • Load cycle change testing (tip-in/back-out) • Realistic curving • Robust and service-friendly design

The SESAM-FTIR is a multi component measurement system that measures up to 25 pre-calibrated gas components in a time-synchronous and dynamic manner.

A vehicle scale cold chamber capable of temperatures as low as -30 C and as high as 50 C is available. The facility includes its own control room. This facility is useful when studying powertrain cold start performance, fuel properties, and HVAC systems.

Tandem Axle Detachable Gooseneck Trailer. 35Ton cargo capacity. 24 foot well. 45 foot total length. Cargo can be hauled over the axles. Adjustable ride height, with 3 settings on neck and 5 settings on axles. Integrated strobe lights. Side wings for wide load. 110 gallon diesel fuel transfer tank mounted on neck. Trailer usage includes all load securement items (e.g. chains, binders, straps, edge protectors, tarps, shackles, etc.).

A 2006 Freightliner Century Class, Class 8 Semi Tractor. Engine: 560 hP Detroit Diesel DD15. Transmission: Eaton 13 speed. Tandem Axle, with Differential Locks. Additional Information: An 80 kW electrical generator is permanently mounted to the tractor. The large 72 inch sleeper space has been converted into an office. With a 2,500 watt AC power inverter, two laptop docking stations, three flat panel monitors, a printer, a refrigerator, and seating for four, the office is particularly useful for

2x Sentronics Limited FlowSonic LF fuel flow meters Calibrated for gasoline or diesel Measurement range: 8-4000 ml/min Repeatability: +/- 0.15% of reading Uncertainty: +/- 0.5% of reading (calculated according to ISO/TR using root-sum square method giving 95% confidence) Max pressure: 20barg (2,000 kPag) Custom installation is required for each vehicle. Technician and shop rates may apply

One-Cabinet Analytical System for Direct Emissions Measurement Laboratory-grade analytical emissions system designed to measure raw exhaust gases from internal combustion engines. Single cabinet includes PC-based flow controller and sampling system as well as analyzers for measuring CO, CO2, THC, NOx, O2 and (optionally) EGR-CO2. System is tailored to support R&D work on gasoline and diesel-fueled engines used in a variety of applications. Applications * Engine R&D * Catalyst R&D * Steady-sta

PC to Vehicle Interface and Remote Data Logging System Key Features Vehicle interface to USB tool with Vehicle Spy support - Full standalone data logging functionality - Remote and wireless standalone data logging capability - Can be used for dash and instrument cluster monitoring, active safety testing, lane departure, adaptive cruise control, back up camera testing, etc. - Can be used to visualize real-world environment - All data can be time-aligned and uploaded to Wireless neoVI - Supports

The Mobile Lab's Mobile Classroom and Testcell facility is a one-of-a-kind facility that can be used for a variety of Mobile events including; On-Campus courses, Hands-On professional development short courses and seminars, K-12 and Community Outreach, various product and technology demonstrations, showing at expo's and conventions, social events, and field research. The foundation of the Mobile Lab’s Classroom and Powertrain Test-cells is a 53 foot low deck dry van trailer, which has an expanda

4x Stertil KONI Mobile Column Lifts - 18,500lb capacity on each lift (74,000lb total) - wireless battery operation - fore/aft frame adapters

OBDLink OBD scanners capable of reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes (check engine light,) OBD Mode requests, live data recording, etc. to support data collection or repairs. Interfaces: - USB (Windows PC) - Bluetooth Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=OCTech.Mobile.Applications.OBDLink iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obdlink/id879636351 Hardware: - OBDLink MX+ https://www.obdsoftware.net/scantools/obdlinkmxplus - OBDLink SX https://www.obdsoftware.net/scantool

The AMA 4000 test bench can be used with engine test stands or chassis dynamometers and is designed to provide highly accurate sampling and analysis of combustion gases. The AMA 4000 emissions bench is a modular system combining mechanical and electrical components into a single integrated unit. The system can incorporate both raw and diluted sample trains into one cabinet, with an integrated PC controller built into the cabinet door. An embedded multi analyzer control unit (MACU) provides 32-

A portable vehicle chassis dyno. Dyno is a 400 hp Land & Sea Eddy Current Dyno, with a 24" single role. Dyno is controlled by Land & Sea software, which enables both steady state and dynamic drive cycle testing. The Land & Sea system is capable of logging many channels of data from the dyno and test vehicle. Dyno can be used for research, education, or outreach. Dyno can be used at the APSRC building, or can be setup at other locations.

2020 RAM 1500 with Drive by Wire kit and Autoware.AI autonomous stack. dSPACE MABx available for controls prototyping. May only be driven/controlled by qualified persons.

Multiple units for controls, modeling, and data collection - dSPACE Microautobox ii (DS1401/1513 I/O) - dSPACE MicroAutoBox iii (DS1403/1513 I/O) - Intrepid CS NeoVI ION

Approximately 2 dozen hands-on activities in STEM outreach have been created, and can be setup and used to meet outrech requirements for research and other grants. Hands-On activities are available in most STEM areas and include topics such as: Energy, Controls, Batteries, Electric Machines, Engines, Electronics, Combustion, Dynamics, and others. A significant amount of diagnostic and demonstration equipment is also available including National Instruments MyDAQ's, adn National Instruments ELVIS

RaceLogic VBOX HD2 datalogger Hardware: - VBOX Video HD2 Unit - 2x 1080p cameras w/ suction cup mounts - Microphone - GPS (+/- 3m accuracy) - CAN connector for vehicle data - 12v power cable Software: - HD2 display and logger setup - Circuit and lap time playback and analysis tools

Mohawk Vehicle Lift. 10,000 lb capacity.

Photron Fastcam SA 1.1

Optically accessible spray and combustion vessel

HPLC platform with versatile, dependable performance, flexible system configurations and scalable separation chemistries that address the analytical needs of your laboratory. Optimized for automated, high-throughput dissolution and drug release testing.

The Analect Diamond 20 is a general purpose laboratory spectrometer used for routine QA/QC analysis, off-line data acquisition and calibration development, and process development. Analect's powerful FX90 or AnaGRAMS software platforms have the analysis tools and macro capabilities to make your work simple and effective. Solids, liquids and gases are sampled by a variety of techniques in the following areas: -General Chemical -Raw Materials QC -Refinery & Petrochemical -Pharmaceuticals -Paint

A flow cytometer is used to detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles. The sample is suspended in a fluid and injected into the instrument. Cells are often labelled with fluorescent markers so light is absorbed and emitted in a band of wavelengths. The Attune NxT instrument is up to 10X faster than comparible instruments. It can display in up to 14 colors and 6 channels off the violet laser. The instrument is less sensitive to clogging.

A bench-top mass spectrometer especially configured for biomarker discovery, oligonucleotide, small molecule or polymer analysis, and identification and classification of microorganisms. Used to answer questions in clinical proteomics, functional genomics, small molecule, polymer analysis and microbiology.

Raman spectrometers are used to study vibrational, rotational, and other low-frequency modes in a system. The Nd:YAG laser is software controlled. A large sample chamber handles a wide range of sample holders.

The cell culture facility enables small and large scale cell culture for established cell lines and supports the Confocal microscope located in the same facility. Equipment for all cell culture activities found in Chem Sci Room S012 include: -Biosafety cabinet class A2 - Biosafety cabinet for conducting a cell-culture work -Olympus microscope - Microscope wil be used for cell counting and cell evaluation -Incubator (CO2 control) - Incubator is used for growing and maintaiing cell cultrures -Inc

The Thermo Scientific LCQ Fleet MS system provides cost-effective, high quality, structural information for routine analysis of complex samples on a high-throughput basis. It integrates seamlessly with fast HPLC systems under a convenient single point of control. Equipped with many advanced features, including MSn, a powerful tool for confident structural characterization, the LCQ Fleet enables all users, from novice to expert, to easily analyze and interpret sample data. Benchtop high performa

The CAD-4 diffractometer is provides a highly accurate determination of single crystal cell parameters and symmetry through the use of a novel goniometer design. Crystals as small as 500 micrometers may be evaluated with the CAD-4.

The VP-ITC system is an ultrasensitive isothermal titration calorimeter designed for ease-of-use. All functions are operated through software to minimize operator involvement and facilitate fast and accurate analyses without the need for expertise in thermodynamics. The capabilities of ITC as a technique, combined with the unique performance features of the VP-ITC have made this system the best selling ultrasensitive isothermal titration calorimeter in the world. Applications include: Characte

The twin-screw extruder is used for small batch polymer compounding processes at rates up to 150kg/hour.

The twin-screw extruder is used for small batch polymer compounding processes at rates up to 150kg/hour.

The Zetasizer uses light scattering techniques to measure hydrodynamic size, zeta potential and molecular weight of proteins and nanoparticles. The instrument will accomodate colloids, nanoparticles and protiens.

Accelerated Surface Area & Porosimetry System Surface area and porosity are two important physical properties that determine the quality and utility of many materials. Differences in the surface area and porosity of particles within the material, which otherwise may have the same physical dimensions, can greatly influence its performance characteristics. The fully automated ASAP 2020 Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetry System is an essential tool for providing surface area and porosity mea

The Olympus confocal system is built around the state-of-the-art IX81 inverted microscope. This microscope is configured with motorized stage and four ports for adding multiple capabilities like confocal.

Choose the LAMBDA 35 for measurements on liquids, solids, pastes and powder samples, also regulatory tests requiring variable resolution. The variable bandwidth operation allows sensitive measurements with accessories such as integrating spheres and fiber-optics probes, extending the range of samples that can be analyzed. Range : 190 - 1100 nm Bandwidth : 0.5 - 4 nm (variable) Modes Of Operation : scanning, wavelength program, time-drive, rate, quant, scanning quant All version require, but do

Features: Atmospheric Vapor Correction (AVC) - eliminates errors with an advanced filtration system for more accurate results in less time. Absolute Virtual Instrument (AVI) - allows data to be transferred quickly and accurately between instruments for optimal standardization with an internal, traceable protocol. Universal ATR Accessory (UATR) - allows speedy analysis of a wide range of samples from virtually any substance, from liquids to hard solids. Infrared spectroscopy is one of the mos

The LaserStrobe™ spectrofluorometer is designed for the user who needs the most powerful L-format system for the time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy using a short time pulsed nitrogen laser. Equipped with a computer-controlled scanning emission monochromator for instant wavelength selection and direct time-resolved spectra acquisition, the LaserStrobe™ provides unsurpassed wavelength coverage from 240 nm (frequency-doubler option required) to 990 nm. Very intense pulses make it ideal for wea

TA Instruments, Inc. introduces the SDT Q600, a powerful materials characterization analyzer that simultaneously provides a true measurement - on the same sample from ambient temperature to 1,500°C - of heat flow (DSC) and weight change (TGA). The Q600 is rugged, reliable, easy to use, and provides high quality results for a broad range of materials. The Q600 incorporates a high-sensitivity (0.1ug) dual balance mechanism, reliable bifiliar found furnace, and field-proven horizontal purge gas sy

The spectrofluorometer is an instrument that excites a same with one color of light, then looks at the color that results when the light is re-emitted. Scientists like biochemists or materials investigators can relate the color changes and intensities to things like molecular size, atomic distances, or crystal structure.

Measures the aniostropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS). The unit is configured with a spinner and can be oprated at 3 frequencies.

The Agilent 6890 GC provides superior performance for all applications due to its use of advanced electronic pneumatics control (EPC) and extremely accurate temperature control. Each EPC module is optimized for its intended use. Overall thermal performance provides optimal chromatography including peak symmetry, retention time repeatability, and retention index accuracy, while allowing for fast GC. The combination of precise pneumatic control and accurate temperature control leads to outstanding

The Axioplan 2is a state-of-the-art compound microscope featuring research-grade optics, a computer interface and digital or 35 mm film photography system. The selection of Plan-Neofluar lenses will support a wide spectrum of transmitted and reflected light techniques, including epi-fluorescence, phase contrast, and differential interference contrast (DIC). This instrument is configured with a DAGE DC-330 digital camera low light color video/still images.

A mass spectrometer designed for dissolved gas measurements in environmental science applications. Engineered for direct measurements of dissolved N2, O2 and Ar concentration in water samples.

The Centrifugal Particle Mass Analyzer (CPMA) instrument permits the classification of aerosols directly by mass. The CPMA uses opposing electrical and centrifugal fields to classify particles, with the ability to vary the electrical field and rotation speed to select different particle masses. Unique features of the CPMA allow a very high transmission efficiency of aerosol particles with the selected mass, making the CPMA attractive for a range of applications.

Extraction of solid and semisolid samples using common solvents at elevated temperatures and pressures. Automatically extract up to 24 samples (1-100 grams each). Faster than Soxhlet, sonication, and other extraction methods. Requires less solvent and labor. Accommodates 1, 5, 10, 22, 34, 66 and 100 mL cell sizes.

The DMT CCN Counter is designed to measure the number of aerosol particles that will act as cloud condensation nuclei for a given range of water vapor concentrations (user programmable). Aerosol particles are drawn into the instrument and exposed to supersaturated water vapor. The size of the particle upon exiting the humid region, as determined by an optical particle counter, is used to make the determination as to whether the particle is a CCN in the specified conditions.

Wind speed measurement device that is capable of simultaneously measuring two velocity components. Used to map air flow and turbulence. Factory calibrated to velocity uncertainty of less than 0.1% and traceable to international standards.

Molecular imaging system for non-invasive study of in-vivo molecular structure using high performance filmness autoradiology, fluorescence, chemifluorescence and gel documentation. Supports simultaneous multiple imaging modes.

The 5890 is a gas chromatograph configured with a mass selective detector. The HP GC is used to separate components of a gas compound before measurement.

The HTI digital echo sounder is a state-of-the-art system designed for fisheries research.

The alternating gradient magnetometer (AGM by PMC ) is a very sensitive system for measuring the magnetic properties of various materials such as magnetic hysteresis parameters at room temperature. Despite its extremely high sensitivity (10E-9 emu), it needs very short time to determine a single data point (100 ms).

Specially constructed environment for Rock Magnetometer

Wide base air bearing stage that is 450mm wafer compatible. The 15040 has 400mm travel with +/- 0.5-0.6um accuracy and 0.2um repeatibility. The unit will support 60kg and operates at 80psi

The MP1800A is a signal quality analyzer with a plug-in modular bit error rate tester (BERT) equipped with a pulse pattern generator module to output high-amplitude signals and a Error Detector module with high inpout sensitivity. Supports wideband bit rates from 0.1 to 32.1 Gbits/sec.

Measures carbon black mass below 10 ng/m3 in individual aerosol particles using Nd:YAG lasers.

High power fiber laser generating ultrabroadban supercontimuum radiation. High brightness across the entire wavelenght spectrum. Appications include: -Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy -Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) -Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) Microscopy -Single Molecule Imaging -Broadband Spectroscopy -Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) -Nanophotonics -Flow Cytometry -Industrial Inspection

The Quanta-Ray PIV series lasers offer two Quanta-Ray Nd:YAG lasers in a single head, driven by a single compact power supply. All mechanical and optical components are mounted on a single rigid baseplate for excellent long-term beam overlap and pointing stability.

Nortek AquaDopp - shallow water Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) designed for simple yet powerful operation to enable accurate and effective hydrodynamic data collection in a variety of environmental conditions

Nortek AWAC - medium water-depth current and wave measurements. Can also measure ice thickness, velocity and direction

Nortek Vector Velocimeter - Designed for measurements of rapid small scale changes in 3D velocity, used for turbulence, boundary layer measurements, surf zone measurements, and measurements in very low flow area.

The Agassiz is powered by twin 200-hp Volvo Penta diesel engines and can achieve a top speed of 30 mph with a cruising range of 250 miles. The vessel meets U.S. Coast Guard guidelines for safety and emergency equipment and carries life jackets, an emergency radio beacon and a 20-person life raft. The Agassiz features a forward cuddy cabin with a marine head and ample storage space, a pilot house with room for the captain and five vessel/science crew, and an aft deck for passenger seating and sam

Al terrain vehicle, 1225 towing capacity, fuel tank capacity of 4.1 gallons

A specialized optical microscope system comprised of a Yokogawa CSUX1 Spinning Disk Confocal Head, a Nikon Eclipse Ti inverted microscope outfitted with 10x and 60x oil immersion objectives and a precision motorized stage. The system is coupled with a Photometrics Cool SNAPHQ2 high resolution, high frame rate camera. Spectral Applied Research light sources include lines of 488, 561, 642nm. The system is controlled with BioVision and Metamorph software.

Designed for continuous, wide area ocean and lake observations using HF. Land located; wave and surface current measurements are possible without water contact.

Large format scanner (22" x 34") with fast scanning speeds, and ultra-flexible design.

The Dionex Ion Chromatograph (IC) 900 system along with a workstation and autosampler can analyze cations and anions in water samples. This system allows simultaneous determination of multiple anions (fluoride, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate) or cations (lithium, sodium, ammonium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium) on a single water sample. In addition to the analysis of water chemistry, the IC system can be used for other applications such as determination of concen

A high resolution tow behind side scan sonar system that produces extremely high resolution imagery ideal for search & recovery and small target identification. dual frequency (400/900 kHz) sonar towfish that displays real-time sonar imaging to a display onboard. Operates off 115/230 VAC.

Survey-grade GPS unit, sub-meter precision, with RTK.

Microwave Digestion Drying Labstation

Multi-parameter water quality sondes (2)

The FARO Focus 3D X 330 HDR is, a mobile high-speed 3D scanner with extra-long range. It can scan objects up to 330 meters away, delivering realistic and true-to-detail scan results.

The Thermo Scientific ITQ 1100 gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, features advanced mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry functions, pulsed positive ion negative ion/chemical ionization, and quantitation and spectral consistency range to the femtogram level, allowing identification and quantification of a wide range of compounds in studies of biochemistry, metabolomics, eco-toxicity, biomarkers in the geosphere and ambient environment, organic pollutants, and many others.

6’ bed covered bed, capable of towing ~9500lbs. Charged on time & consumables basis. Operated by trained GLRC staff only.

The Geospatial Research Facility houses a mini high-performance, 20-core, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, computer designated for geospatial research. This machine is accessed remotely.

Large format plotter for printing maps and posters.

Our Thermo Scientific ELEMENT 2 inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometer is capable of rapidly measuring elemental and isotopic composition. The ELEMENT 2 is a high performance, double focusing magnetic sector field ICP-MS optimized for ease-of-use, stability, and productivity. The ELEMENT 2 provides access to a powerful technique to solve a specific problem, combined with excellent sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio. ICP-MS is the accepted and most powerful technique for the analysis an

The GRF has 13 Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch field tablets with GPS, and 4G data plans, outfitted with specialized GIS software, rugged protective cases, and extra batteries. These tablets are specialized for geospatial data collection and other fieldwork applications.

Kubota Diesel Generator GL Series GL7000, Lowboy II Series

Freeze dry system for lyophilization

NAS Geospatial Data Server

Niskin, Van Dorn, Go-flo

Autonomous underwater vehicle ( AUV) measuring 60-85 inches in lenght. Portable, can be carried by man. 100 meter standard depth rating. Capable of 8-14 hours of endurance. Swapable battery. Windows compatible CPU with solid state drive. Data can be removed via USB drive or WI-FI.

Powerfull utility snowmobile for hauling sleds, researchers and gear to ice and snowbound research sites

PONAR, full, mini, box corer

12 Foot, Trolling Motort

High-Performance Computing Infrastructure for public research projects, course work and senior design projects.

Enterprise ArcGIS Server for MTU campus research portal.

Diesel, crew cab, extended bed, towing package

The Center has (2) Outland 1000 ROVs. Capable of diving to depths of up to 1,000 feet with scanning imaging sonar, one-function articulated arm for selective sampling, two color and one black & white low-light video cameras with flood lights

The Soliton is a custom built 24' Workskiff Commander. It features a deep V mono hull outfitted with a fully enclosed, walk-thru cabin, twin 150hp outboards, science davit, science desk, radar, washdown ample topside sensor and equipment mounting options. It has a 100 gallon fuel tank.

Cage mounted, 500ft of data cable spooled onto Agassiz winch (slip ring), can live stream or log internally.

Full Seabird CTD plus biological, inherent, and apparent optical properties, and backscatter.

Jetski, 3-4 passengers, fuel capacity of 15 gallons

The SEAL Analytical AQ2 discrete analyzer automates water chemistry analyses, including SRP, nitrate, nitrite and ammonium at low analytical detection limits. The AQ2 analyzer has two robotic sampling arms and a motor-driven syringe that can mix samples and reagents internally, incubate samples in reaction wells, read and auto-clean cuvettes internally, and perform auto-dilutions for samples that are over analysis range. The analyzer can run 1 to 7 tests on a single sample, greatly streamlining

The TOC-LCPH is capable of measuring Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Non-Purgeable Organic Carbon (NPOC), Total Carbon (TC), and Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC). The unit can be configured for high-sensitivity samples, ideal for the analysis of drinking water, ground water, and surface water. With the TNM installed inline, it is capable of simultaneously analyzing samples for total nitrogen (TN). Automatic sample dilution (2-50x) allows for a wide range of acceptable concentrations, from 4–30,000 ppb,

The Orbitrap Elite is a Hybrid Linear Ion Trap/Orbitrap mass spectrometer. It includes a dual pressure linear ion trap MS and a compact high-field Orbitrap MS. The instrument design enables high-quality, fast MSn characterization with ultrahigh resolution measurements (R = 240,000 at m/z 400). The following atmospheric pressure ion sources are available: electrospray ionization (ESI), atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI) and atmospheric pressure photoionization (APPI). Thermo Scientif

Underwater Positioning System

Its small size and hydrodynamic shape allows for trolling at speeds up to 5 knots, while the long cable length minimizes the affect of engine and prop noise

Free fall CTD for identifying thermocline, measuring sound speed velocity quickly and easily, GPS and Bluetooth enabled for geotagging and quick data access

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler measures discharge in shallow streams, achieving superior accuracy in velocity measurements.

High-Performance Computing Infrastructure for research projects.

The Polar is a 22 foot long open survey vessel with a 150hp engine and fuel capacity of 80 gallons.

The ThunderJet or "TJ", is a 185 Luxor walk-thru window workboat. Single 150 hp outboard, bimini top, 50gal fuel tank. Trolling motor for station keeping.

The Turner 10AU is a rugged, field-portable instrument that can be set up for continuous-flow monitoring or discrete sample analyses. Measurements are extremely stable with stability measured in months or weeks as opposed to days or hours. Water-tight filter paddles enable quick change of excitation and emission filters so a variety of compounds can be easily measured on-site. This equipment has been primarily used to measure Chlorophyll a samples, though with the purchase of additional equipmen

Sonardyne Scout USBL - Extremely accurate subsea positioning device that relays position of underwater system to a shipboard graphical interface. Typically used to easily and quickly operate remote underwater vehicles.

Powerfull 1.8L engine. Converted for use in both remote control and fully autonomous modes.

Tractor power: PTO (rated):119 hp [88.7 kW] Fuel: diesel Aspiration: turbo Cylinders: 6 Displacement: 366 ci [6.0 L] Transmission: Type: Synchromesh Forward: 36 Reverse: 36 Hydraulics: Type: open Capacity: 103 gal [389 L] Total flow: Outlet flow: 27.7 gpm [104.8 lpm] Pressure: Outlets: 3 Dimensions: Weight: 10500 lbs [4762 kg] Wheelbase: 110 inches [279 cm]

Benefits Speed, accuracy, and reliability Stand-alone system does not require a reaction mass Accuracy and repeatability to 1000 Hz Tests both materials and components Complete suite of software applications lets you perform a wide range of tests The MTS Model 831.50 high frequency elastomer test system was engineered to meet the high frequency, high precision testing requirements of the automotive and materials industries. Its standard configuration features a frequency range of 0.01 to 1000 H

The SARSYS Friction Tester (SFT) is a SAAB car combined with an installed system designed for measuring friction on pavement sections. The system operates via a fifth wheel measurement device, mechanically geared to one of the rear main wheels of the base car. Friction is measured by forcing slip on the fifth wheel and recording torque at that wheel.

High-channel-count, high speed mobile data acquisition system suited for vibration, noise and acoustic testing applications.

- dSPACE Microautobox ii (DS1401/1513 I/O)

- dSPACE MicroAutoBox iii (DS1403/1513 I/O)

Mechanical test machine, used for tensile, compression, three-point bend and flexion tests. 150kN range. Specimens may be cylindrical, flat, tensile bar. Composition from steel to polymer. Computer controlled.

Mechanical test machine, used for tensile, compression, three-point bend and flexion tests. 600kN range, large load cell accepts ~1" specimens. Computer controlled. Environmental Chamber for testing -200 F to 700 F.

Mechanical Test Machine with 50 kN capacity, Computer controlled

Mechanical test machine, used for tensile, compression, three-point bend and flexion tests. 200kN range with threaded gauge ends. Computer controlled

Wet chemical processing of acid and base chemistries is possible in the cleanroom spaces of the Microfabrication Facility in this polypropylene/PTFE/PVDF hood. Two heated processing tanks are capable of acid or base chemistries up to 150°C for substrates up to 150mm. One ultrasonic/megasonic agitation tank is also present in this hood. Two unheated chemical processing tanks with drains, and six deionized water rinse tanks are also present in this hood. All processing tanks are PLC controlled and

Electrochemical etching of porous silicon and other approved materials is possible in this polypropylene/PTFE/PVDF processing hood in the cleanroom spaces of the Microfabrication Facility. Two unheated chemical processing tanks with drains, a DI cascade rinse/dump tank, a specialized dual electrolytic electrochemical etch cell for porous silicon etching, and a DI sink are configured in this hood. All processing tanks are PLC controlled and effluent is managed through the MFF acid neutralization

Prefurnace wet chemical processing of acid and base chemistries is possible in the cleanroom spaces of the Microfabrication Facility in this polypropylene/PTFE/PVDF hood. Two heated processing tanks are utilized for the organic and ionic clean components in the RCA substrate clean process. Two unheated chemical processing tanks with drains, and two deionized water rinse/dump tanks are also present in this hood. All processing tanks are PLC controlled and effluent is managed through the MFF acid

Solvent and polymer processing and other approved materials is possible in this stainless steel processing hood in the cleanroom spaces of the Microfabrication Facility. Ultrasonic bath processing, temperature controlled, and room temperature processing sinks are available in this hood. All processing tanks are PLC controlled and effluent is managed through the MFF solvent/organic waste management for the facility. Only approved processes are allowed.

The HIP process provides a method for producing components from diverse powdered materials, including metals and ceramics. During the manufacturing process, a powder mixture of several elements is placed in a container, typically a steel can. The container is subjected to elevated temperature and a very high vacuum to remove air and moisture from the powder. The container is then sealed and HIP’ed The application of high inert gas pressures and elevated temperatures results in the removal of int

High resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) with accessories to acquire conductivity, force and thermal data. Advanced, user friendly software.

The Zeiss Axiovert 200M Microscope is a fully motorized inverted fluorescence microscope that can be used for live cell imaging in three dimensional culture systems and three dimensional imaging of cells in thick tissue sections. The scope is configured with 5x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 63x lens. The 63x lens is oil immersion.

The Nano eNabler system is a multifunctional surface patterning platform for dispensing attoliter to femtoliter volumes of biomolecules, nanoparticles and other liquids onto a wide variety of surfaces. Prints spots and lines from 1 to 60 microns, 100msec printing cycle, 20 nm stage resolution, 50 mm XY travel, multiplexing ability. Multiplexing capability

Furnace used in conjunction with Instron 4206 test machine. Provides for vacuum or inert atmosphere tests. ~1.5" ceramic hot zone. Use only for compression tests.

Isostatic pressing is a powder compaction procedure employing with tools and dies. The powder is then compacted into a shape and then ejected from the die cavity. Various components can be formed with the powder compaction process. Some examples of these parts are bearings, bushings, gears, pistons, levers, and brackets. When pressing these shapes, very good dimensional and weight control are maintained. In a number of these applications the parts may require very little additional work for thei

Hopkinson bar is an inexpensive device for performing high strain-rate experiments. The strain rates produced by this device depends on the length of the specimens. Usually, the range of the strain rates in on the order of 1000/s.

The Denton e-beam system is a versatile high deposition rate thin film system. The quad-hearth design allows for multi layered films to be deposited without breaking vacuum. This ultra high vacuum system has a cryogenic pumping stack, which allows for contaminated free films ranging metallic and dielectric materials. Pressure measurement is done by convectron / ionization gauge. Vacuum sequencing and power distribution is semi-automated.

The Dimension 3000 AFM instrument is used for imaging materials at a microscopic and sub-microscopic levels based on atomic-level interactions between a probe and the specimen surface. The instrument can be operated in both Tapping and contact modes, where the mode is chosen to facilitate studies of surface topographic and compositional characteristics as well as adhesion and surface forces. The Nanoscope II AFM unit is equipped with a Nikon long-distance microscope and is primarily utilized in

Drais Attrition mill has a 40 liter capacity

The FirstNano Easytube 101 is a cost effective, compact chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The processing area is 25mm x 50mm. There are 8 mass flow control processing gas input lines and 3 of them can be configured for vapor delivery of solid or liquid sources. The system is designed to meet safety standards for handling toxic gases. It has a 3-zone resistance furnace for temperatures up to 1,200 C.

The Keithley 4200SCS Semiconductor Characterization System is used for device and materials level analysis of semiconductors under bias conditions as low as 1pV and 10fA. The system utilizes four source measurement units (SMUs). One SMU is preamplified, allowing measurements into the pV and fA range. The system is also configured with pulsed DC measurement capabilities and contains a 200MS/s digital oscilloscope function.

The Micromanipulator probe station is used to test materials and circuits. It features a vacuum stage for the sample, a magnetic stage to hold the probe arms and Faraday shielding with electrical feed-throughs for the test signals

The EV 620 UV Lithography Exposure System is a contact mask aligner with a 350-450nm broadband UV light source. The system is capable of lithographically reproducing features greater than 0.6µm under appropriate conditions, and has a lamp housing capable of an I-line filter retrofit. This mask aligner can be used for top side and bottom side alignment and UV exposure of 4 and 6 inch substrates. The EV 620 has a three axis "joystick" spindle driver that allows contact printing on smaller substrat

7 axis, 6 ft arm CMM machine with touch probe and non-contact scanner. Used with Geomagic Software.

The 3D profiler combines a reflected beam of light off the surface of a sample and a reference beam to produce vertical-scanning interferometry (VSI) or phase-shifting interferometry (PSI) to extract the surface roughness and topography of the sample. Compared to a stylus profilmeter, the 3D profiler can measure sub-nanometer vertical resoultion and high aspect ratio surfaces (http://blogs.mtu.edu/microfabrication/2017/10/09/3d-optical-profiler/)

3D production printer capable of producing 14x10x10 inch objects using up to nine different materials.Operator is free to choose up to four layer thicknesses.

The Hitachi FB-2000A FIB uses a beam of focused high-energy (30 kV) gallium ions to remove material in a very controlled manner from inorganic specimens. The FB-2000A is a single beam system; that is, users image the specimen with the same beam used for milling. The column resembles that of an electron microscope and functions very much the same. Control of the ion beam is gained through the Unix workstation and fabrication software system that is designed to support both TEM sample preparation

The Hitachi S-4700 FE-SEM is a cold field emission high resolution scanning electron microscope. This SEM permits ultra high resolution imaging of thin films and semi-conductor materials on exceptionally clean specimens. The S-4700 is configured to detect secondary and backscattered electrons as well as characteristic X-rays. The system is fully automated and is operated via easy-to-use menu driven software.

The Hull injection molder is used for making thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic production parts. Users will need to provide their own molds.

The PCTPro-2000 is a fully automated Sieverts instrument for measuring gas sorption properties of materials. It is the perfect instrument for evaluating small experimental samples or testing large gas sorption beds. It is particularly suited for hydrogen sorption measurements to aid in the development of hydrogen storage and metal hydride battery materials. Capabilities include: pressure Composition Isotherms (PCI), automatically regulated high pressure measurements to 200 atm, sample temperatur

Fatigue cycling test frame, used for long-term tests. Computer selectable frequency range. Accommodates flat and round specimen shapes. 100kN load cell. Computer controlled.

Accurate and versatile ellipsometer for research on all types of materials: semiconductors, dielectrics, polymers, metals, multi-layers, and more. It combines high accuracy and precision with a wide spectral range up to 193 to 2500nm. Variable wavelength and angle of incidence allow flexible measurement capabilities including: - Reflection and Transmission Ellipsometry - Generalized Ellipsometry - Reflectance (R) intensity - Transmittance (T) intensity - Cross-polarized R/T - Depolarization -

The Frederick e-beam system is a versatile high deposition rate thin film system. The quad-hearth design allows for multi layered films to be deposited without breaking vacuum. This ultra high vacuum system has a cryogenic pumping stack, which allows for contaminated free films ranging metallic and dielectric materials. Pressure measurement is done by convectron / ionization gauge. Vacuum sequencing and power distribution is done by manual operation.

Custom, turbo pumped, UHV dual RF sputter system.

The Laurel Technologies wafer spin station is configured for the application of qualified photoresist and polymeric materials in uniform layer thicknesses using spin rates of 1 to 6000 RPM for substrates from 3mm to 150mm. Approved polymeric materials may be processed on this system, resulting in film thicknesses from 100nm through 10,000nm or more, depending on materials and process conditions.

The Leeman Inductively Coupled Spectrometer (ICP), an optical emission spectroscopy technique, is capable of measuring parts per million (ppm) of metal(s) in solution. The lab is configured to acid dissolution of solid materials and maintains a suite of standard solutions for quantification.

The Leica CPD 030 Critical Point Dryer is a critical point drying device for biological and industrial samples. It uses Integrated Vapor Compression Refrigeration System with low CO2 consumption. It is a top-loading system that provides visibility of the immersed specimen from above and below. The dryer has a gas flow measuring device and a magnetic stirrer for mixing of transitional fluids.

For dicing Silicon, glass, and other substrates.

The March Jupiter plasma etch system configured for fluorine and oxygen based plasma etching. As a high pressure plasma etch system (~200millitorr), the system is capable of isotropic etches of oxides, nitrides, carbides, and fluorine-sensitive elements using CF4, SF6, oxygen, argon, and nitrogen. The system is semi-automated.

Controller for custom microwave furnace used for steel purification.

The 200mm diameter Mellen furnace is configured for high temperature oxidation (up to 1100°C), dopant diffusion, and annealing for silicon substrates. Dry oxidation and diffusion processes are configured for both n- and p-type processing using isolated quartzware and sources. Substrates of 100mm and 150mm are used in this furnace processing. Oxygen, nitrogen, and Trans-LC sources are configured for this system.

Thermogravimetric analysis and simultaneous differential thermal analysis

Hot Isostatic Press- 1100 C, 25 ksi

Fatigue cycling test frame, used for long-term tests. Computer selectable frequency range. Accommodates flat and round specimen shapes. 25kN load cell. Computer controlled.

Evaluation of mechanical performance at micro and nano scales utilizing state-of-the-art nanoindenter hard and software.

The iNano is the highest performance ambient nanoindentation system currently available on the market today. It is used to measure the mechanical properties of small volumes of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors, biomaterials and structured devices. Among the suitable test specimens are bulk materials, thin films, coatings, modified surfaces, micro-pillars, fibers, membranes, hydrogels, MEMS, microfluidic and micromachined devices to name just a few.

The InSEM III is the world’s most technologically advanced in-situ mechanical testing platform. It enables in-situ small-scale mechanical characterization on a wide range of microscopy platforms such as but not limited to scanning electron, atomic force, optical microscopy and raman spectroscopy. The InSEM III operates over the temperature range of -20 to 100 degrees C and in the inert atmosphere of an argon glovebox.

The Nanoscribe Photonic Professional is a laser based lithography system that can write both 2D and 3D structures. It has a minimum feature size of 200nm, and is also capable of writing structures up to 8mm in height. 3D structures are made through an immersion lithography process, using a negative photo resist. 2D structures can be made using either positive or negative photoresist resists.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry is used to study the thermal properties of materials, for example phase transitions. Materials suitable for DSC analysis include metals, polymers, composites, ceramics and glass.

Differential Scanning Calorimetor- Temperatures up to 1500 C.

Determination of thermophysical properties via high-performance Xenon lash lamp. A 4 position sample changer will accomodate 50 mm x 50 mm flat samples. Unique is the optional scanning device (MTX) for flat samples up to 50 mm x 50 mm for determining differences in the thermal diffusivity over the entire sample surface with a spatial resolution of 100 µm in the x and y directions.