Packaging Design and Prototyping Laboratory
![Packaging Design and Prototyping Laboratory Packaging Design and Prototyping Laboratory](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/cta/adaptiveimage.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Learn more about the various equipment available in this lab below:
Canon Flat-Bed
Printer
Compression Testing
![new form compression](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_391063147/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage_copy_c.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Kongsberg Sample
Maker (CAD Table)
![sample maker cad table](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_391063147/vt-items_1/adaptiveimage_copy_c.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Ultimaker 3-D
Printer
FasTrack Simulation
![FasTrack Simulation environmental condition](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_391063147/vt-items_2/adaptiveimage_copy_c_957628248.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Keencut Wide-Format
Cutting Table
![table](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Ranpak Geami
WrapPak HV
Incline Impact Testing
![ranpak geami inclineimpact](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn/vt-items_1/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
Equipment: Ranpak Geami WrapPak HV
Model/Serial: SW5003
Purpose: On-demand wrapping/cushioning materials for e-commerce packaging.
Ranpak Autopad
Cushioning System
Vibration Testing
![ranpak autopad vibration testing](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn/vt-items_2/adaptiveimage.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
Equipment: Ranpak Autopad Cushioning System
Model/Serial: AP2STD
Purpose: Forms paper-based cushioning materials on-demand.
Formech
Thermoformer
Compression Testing
![new form compression](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
Equipment: Formech Newform Thermoformer
Model/Serial: NF1616
Sample Dimension(s): 16 in. x 16 in.
Purpose: For plastic thermoforming.
Formech
Line Bender
![unitload containment](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy/vt-items_1/adaptiveimage_copy_1981008475.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Uline Foot-Operated
Impulse Sealer
![sealer](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy/vt-items_2/adaptiveimage.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
Equipment: Uline Foot-Operated Impulse Sealer
Model/Serial: H-89
Sample Dimension(s): 18 inches
Purpose: Heat-sealing of poly/plastic bags.
PAC Machinery
Vacuum Sealer
![vacuum sealer vacuum sealer](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_1927463724/vt-items_0/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
Equipment: PAC Machinery Packaging Aids: Vacuum Sealer
Model/Serial: PVT Plus 28
Sample Dimension(s): 28 inches
Purpose: Used to vacuum seal packaging systems.
Thermtest
Heat Flow Meter
![heat flow meter heat flow meter](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_1927463724/vt-items_1/adaptiveimage_copy_1981008475.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)
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.
Proxxon Hot-Wire
Thermocutter
![hot wire cutter hot wire cutter](/content/unitload_vt_edu/en/facilities/design-and-prototyping-lab/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_20638731/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_1927463724/vt-items_2/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/s-medium/image.jpg)