Proof of Concept Center (POCC)
Storrs
Innovation Partnership Building
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.
Facility HomepageContacts
Campus Address
Innovative Partnership Building (IPB)
UConn Tech Park
Mailing Address
159 Discovery Drive
Storrs, CT 06269
Resources
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.
High resolution, large envelope 3D Scan Arm to output 3D scan models to popular design software like SolidWorks, Creo, 3DS Max, Rhino, and more.