The Design and Prototyping Lab is equipped with everything needed to design corrugated materials and converted packaging for various manufacturing or distribution needs. We offer a full range of package design and prototyping capabilities in a controlled environment to maximize performance while reducing costs and improving the sustainability of your packages.
Learn more about the various equipment available in this lab below:
Canon Flat-Bed
Printer
Compression Testing
Equipment: Cannon Flat-Bed Printer Model/Serial: Océ VariaDot/ Arizona 460GT Sample Dimension(s): Max 95 in. x 50 in. Purpose: Large format digital printer for corrugated, paperboard and many other substrates For More Info, Click Here!
Kongsberg Sample
Maker (CAD Table)
Equipment: Kongsberg Sample Maker (CAD Table) Model/Serial: Kongsberg Edge X24 Sample Dimension(s): Max 126 in. x 68 in. x 3 in. (L x W x Thickness) Purpose: Cutting table for paperboard, corrugated board, honeycomb, foam and many other materials For More Info, Click Here!
Ultimaker 3-D
Printer
FasTrack Simulation
Equipment: Uline Ultimaker 3-D Printer Model/Serial: 2+Connect Sample Dimension(s): 8 in. x 8 in. x 8 in. Purpose: 3-D printing for prototyping purposes For More Info, Click Here!
Keencut Wide-Format
Cutting Table
Equipment: Keencut Wide-Format Cutting Table Model/Serial: Javelin Integra T2950 Sample Dimension(s): Max 84 inches Purpose: Cutting table for wide sheets of various materials For More Info, Click Here!
Ranpak Geami
WrapPak HV
Incline Impact Testing
Equipment: Ranpak Geami WrapPak HV Model/Serial: SW5003 Purpose: On-demand wrapping/cushioning materials for e-commerce packaging For More Info, Click Here!
Ranpak Autopad
Cushioning System
Vibration Testing
Equipment: Ranpak Autopad Cushioning System Model/Serial: AP2STD Purpose: Forms paper-based cushioning materials on-demand For More Info, Click Here!
Formech
Thermoformer
Compression Testing
Equipment: Formech Newform Thermoformer Model/Serial: NF1616 Sample Dimension(s): 16 in. x 16 in. Purpose: For plastic thermoforming For More Info, Click Here!
Formech
Line Bender
Equipment: Formech Line Bender Model/Serial: FLB500 Sample Dimension(s): Max 500 mm. width Purpose: Form a bend in a sheet of plastic up to 500mm wide using an incoloy-heating element For More Info, Click Here!
Uline Foot-Operated
Impulse Sealer
Equipment: Uline Foot-Operated Impulse Sealer Model/Serial: H-89 Sample Dimension(s): 18 inches Purpose: Heat-sealing of poly/plastic bags For More Info, Click Here!
PAC Machinery
Vacuum Sealer
Equipment: PAC Machinery Packaging Aids: Vacuum Sealer Model/Serial: PVT Plus 28 Sample Dimension(s): 28 inches Purpose: Used to vacuum seal packaging systems For More Info, Click Here!
Thermtest
Heat Flow Meter
Equipment: Thermtest Heat Flow Meter Model/Serial: 23001 HFM-100 System 129 Sample Dimension(s): 16" x 10" x 14" Purpose: Used for measuring the thermal conductivity and resistance of insulation or construction materials For More Info, Click Here!
Proxxon Hot-Wire
Thermocutter
Equipment: Proxxon Hot Wire Cutter Model/Serial: Thermocut Sample Dimension(s): Purpose: Used to cut foam materials for the development of packaging systems For More Info, Click Here!