The ProtoLab supports the development of medical devices for imaging studies. It has completed many projects since its creation in the 1980s. The ProtoLab contains a variety of workspaces for rapid prototyping. The additive manufacturing workspace contains 3D printers and post-processing equipment for rapid development of 3D printed parts. The subtractive manufacturing workspace contains traditional CNC equipment capable of milling plastics and metals. The electronics workspace is for fabricating and testing printed circuit boards. In addition, the ProtoLab has workspaces where users can assemble parts into working medical devices and perform benchtop testing. The ProtoLab has contributed to the development of many new medical devices, including new MRI hardware, imaging targets for quality assurance, models for personalized medicine, and custom solutions for high speed data acquisition. Examples of some of the projects carried out at the ProtoLab can be found below.
