LEAP @ WPI/QCC is home to the Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT+ for research and rapid prototyping needs. Nanoscribe’s software and hardware make the complete 3D printing workflow easy to transform standard and existing computer-aided design (CAD) models into micro- and mesoscale 3D printed parts with sub-micrometer resolution on glass or silicon substrates. This tool is ideal for patterning and replicating structures for photonics as well as biomimetics, microfluidics, and cell scaffolding applications.
LEAP @ WPI/QCC, located in WPI's Gateway Park contains approximately 2,000 square feet of cleanroom and laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The facility, resources and equipment are open and available through a pay per use model or an annual industry affiliate membership. To request training, view rates and to schedule equipment usage visit the LEAP @ WPI/QCC ilab site.
Nano 3D Printing Capabilities
Testing & Characterization Equipment
- PIC probe station
- Lightwave measurement systems for 1310 and 1550 nm
- Lightwave component analyzer (up to 67 GHz) for 5G
- Arbitrary waveform generator (65 GSa/sec)
- Digital signal generator (20 GHz 80/40 GSa/sec, 4-channel)
- Visible/IR spectroscopy
Wafer, Die, & Chip Characterization
- Sub-micro micro-assembly & positioning system
- Wire bonding
- Sputter deposition system
- Plasma system
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Graduate students working at a lab station
PIC Functionalization
- Deep UV mask aligner
- Apogee spin coating system
- Optical fiber prep station for cleaving
- Comcore PFS-500l fiber fusion splicer
- Meyer Burger PiXDRO LP50 ink jet printer
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PiXDRO LP50
General Purpose Equipment
- Optical tables with vibration isolation
- Opto-mechanical hardware and components
- Fiber-based laser systems
- Chemical storage
- Fume hoods
- A variety of optical sensors, detectors and instrumentation
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LEAP general purpose equipment
Metrology & Inspection
- Optical surface profilometry
- 3D laser scanning microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Toolsmaker/Inspection microscopy
- Thermal imaging
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VHX Digital Microscope
Facilities Available At LEAP @ WPI/QCC
Teaching Lab & Classroom
Test and Characterization Lab
Test & Characterization
Wafer, Die, Chip Prototyping Lab
Wafer, Die, & Chip Prototyping
Class 10,000 Cleanroom
Class 10,000 Cleanroom
Core Research Labs
Core Research Labs
Student Space
Student Workspace
Kitchenette
Kitchenette