Capabilities
Our applied research capabilities and expertise is augmented by our research labs and facilities. The facilities are open for use and can be accessed by e-mailing AppResearch@jefferson.edu.
Our centers and capabilities include:
Centers
- Jeff Bruner Materials Characterization Laboratory
(Previously Grundy Materials Evaluation Laboratory)
The Jeff Bruner Materials Characterization Laboratory tests materials for potential toxic chemicals and other safety risks. The lab also provides testers with a full-array of performance measurement tests to evaluate new materials for comfort, durability, product integrity, and other factors. - Fashion & Textiles Future Center (FTFC)
- The Center for Excellence in Surface Imaging
- Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing
Capabilities
3D Printing
Analytical capabilities for organic and inorganic compounds
in solutions.
CNC Milling
Composites
- Thermal Analysis Equipment
- Material Processing
- Electro-Spinning Nano Particles
DEC Shop
- Rapid Prototyping
- Fabrication
- Soft Goods Prototyping
- Digital Prototyping
Engineering Capabilities
- Fundamentals of Engineering Laboratory, Project and Teaching Space
- Mechanics, Materials, Manufacturing, Design Laboratory
- Energy- Thermal-fluid Sciences Laboratory Space
- Electronics and Mechatronics Laboratory
ID Shop
- Machine Shop Wood Working Capabilities
- Machine Shop Metal Working Capabilities
Jeff Bruner Materials Characterization Laboratory Capabilities
- Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Materials
- Perform Most ASTM and AATCC Test Methods on Fibers, Yarns or Fabric
- Aid in Development of New Test Methods & Problem Solving
Knitting and Weaving Capabilities
- Weaving – Jacquard weaving
- Knitting – warp knitting, circular knitting
Laser Cutting
Modelmaking Shops
Nonwovens
- Carding, Air Laid, Wet Laid Capabilities
- Needle Punch and Bonder Capabilities
Print Capabilities
- Textile Printing – Digital Printing
- Sublimation Printing
- Surface Imagining
- UV Curable Printing
- 3D Printing
Quantification of compounds
in various mediums
Wood, Plastic and Metal Working
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Business Development
- Development of Business Model
- Analysis of Supply Chain Economics
- Life-cycle Sustainability Analysis