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Overview

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Core Laboratory is equipped with advanced additive manufacturing systems and post-processing tools that supports cutting-edge research and high-precision production capabilities across a variety of disciplines. As a transformative and disruptive technology, additive manufacturing is transforming industries by enabling innovative product designs, reducing material waste, lowering production costs, and supporting rapid, on-demand manufacturing. At Khalifa University, the Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory plays a central role in these advancements, contributing to sustainability and design flexibility in research and industry. The laboratory supports advanced research and industrial innovation by offering comprehensive, end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions from concept design and material selection to the fabrication



Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory
Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory
Scope

Additive manufacture and post processing of metal and polymer components.

Key Capabilities
KEY EQUIPMENT
  • High quality additive manufacture of metal and polymer components.
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and process development for additive manufacturing, including
    design optimization, process parameter tuning, and data preparation
  • Component portfolio assessment to evaluate part performance, manufacturability, and design suitability for additive production
  • Cost modeling and part evaluation, providing detailed analysis of production costs, material usage, and process efficiency to support decision-making and scalability.
  • Post-processing and quality assurance services, including surface finishing, heat treatment, and mechanical testing to ensure optimal part performance.
  • Collaborative project support for academic researchers and industrial partners, from conceptdesign to final part delivery.
Equipment Model / Manufacturer
Selective laser melting (SLM) 3D metal additive printer M400-4 / EOS GmbH
Selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D polymer printer P110 / EOS GmbH
High pressure water wash Powerblast / Balco
High pressure parts washer 550 / Solutex
Furnace (1300 C) NW440 / Nabertherm
Furnace (1800 C) BOX loading / Termolab
Shot peening (metal)r 950 ZID / Peenmatic
Shot peening (polymer) DI 12 / Leering Hengelo
Bandsaw KASTOwin amc / KASTO Maschinenbau
Unpacking and processing station polymer (ancillary service) IPCM / EOS GmbH
Sieving module (ancillary service) IPCM / EOS GmbH
Conveying module (ancillary service) IPCM / EOS GmbH
Lab Custodian

Tareq Farrah

Contact Number

+971 0(2) 312 4496

Email

tareq.farrah@ku.ac.ae

Location

Lab G0004, G Building, Main Campus, Khalifa University.

Hours of Operation

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lab Access

To ensure a safe working environment, all users of Research Core Laboratories must complete the university’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training modules relevant to each laboratory they intend to access. The specific training modules along with the user approval process for the Additive Manufacturing Core Laboratory are detailed at [webpage link].