Proof of Concept Center (POCC)

The Proof of Concept Center offers state-of-the-art prototyping and fabrication equipment that facilitate new product development, from conceptualization and ideation to creation of fully functional prototypes for a wide range of industries. By applying the latest design strategies and manufacturing technologies, industry partners, researchers, and students are empowered to build, modify, and assemble, thereby accelerating the discovery of novel products and services.

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Contacts

Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Ph.D.

Center Director

sina.shahbazmohamadi@uconn.edu

Taghi Mohammadi Anaei

Lab Manager

mohammad_taghi.mohammadi_anaei@uconn.edu

Location

Campus Address

Innovative Partnership Building (IPB)
UConn Tech Park

Mailing Address

159 Discovery Drive
Storrs, CT 06269

Instrumentation

OMAX Protomax Waterjet

Cuts virtually any material up to 1 inch thick. 30 ksi pump pressure drives the fastest and most efficient cutting for its size

Universal Laser Systems ILS 12.150D

Dual laser platform capable of cutting and etching of many materials

Formlabs Form 2

SLA Benchtop 3D printer that uses a laser to cure solid isotropic parts from liquid photopolymer resin

Stratasys Design F370

Fusion deposition modeling 3D printer capable of creating complex, functional parts in ABS, PLA, ASA, and PC for prototyping, manufacturing jigs, fixtures and tools

Stratasys Connex350

Full color multi-material 3D printer capable of jetting multiple assembly of parts at 16 micron resolution

Universal Robot UR10e

Collaborative Robot 6 axis robotic arm with Robitiq Gripper

Haas CL-1 lathe

For turning of small parts in metal, plastics, foam, and composites

Haas CM-1 with 5-axis rotary table

3-axis machining center with tool changer. Capable of cutting metals, plastics, foams, and composites

Faro Quantum S with CMM probe

High resolution, large envelope 3D Scan Arm to output 3D scan models to popular design software like SolidWorks, Creo, 3DS Max, Rhino, and more.