An Interdisciplinary Lab

The T.J. Rodgers RLE Laboratory strives to be a repository for knowledge and practice in fabrication, assembly, and test of high-performance prototypes across all RLE areas. While built on a foundation of electronic prototyping, the Rodgers lab is a resource for capability and engagement across all thematic areas of RLE. All are welcome.

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Protolaser U4 laser cutter

For micro-scale cutting or etching a variety of metals, polymers and composite materials. Click here to learn more and to schedule Dr. Nagle for training.

J5 Medijet

The J5 can be used to make beautiful full color showpieces, strong and durable fixtures, jigs, mounts, lens tubes … even basic lenses. Click here to learn more and to schedule Dr. Nagle for training.

Scorpion

A rework station with hot air reflow and manual pick and place to remove and place fine components, especiall no-lead, BGA and other components with lead or ball pitch down to 400 µm. Click here to learn more and to schedule Dr. Nagle for training.

PLS675 laser cutter

CO2 laser cutter, 10.6µm, 75 W with a 32″ x 18″ x 8.5″ bed. Click here to learn more and to schedule Dr. Nagle for training.

Work Space

There are plenty of benches on which to work, and plenty of drawers and cabinets to store supplies while you are using the lab. Click here to get started in the lab!