The 3D silicone printer

This device enables new research collaborations, particularly in the field of soft tissue modeling, with Leiden University Medical Center and Krems University Hospital, among others, and expands the equipment with a state-of-the-art silicone printer that can be used to produce novel, soft structures.

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

Zwick/Roell LTM-5

Dynamic axial mechanical testing
The LTM-5 from Zwick/Roell is an electric dynamic axial testing system which is based on the linear motor technology. The machine supports static and dynamic tests up to 5kN and 100Hz. Flat and cylindrical samples can be gripped and aligned with the mounted pneumatic grips. Custom mounts can be manufactured in the workshop of the BMLAB.
The LTM-5 provides the perfect environment for fatigue and lifetime testing.

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

Large electrical-mechanical testing machine /
Zwick AllroundLine 30kn

Quasistatic axial mechanical testing
The Z030 from Zwick/Roell is an electro mechanical axial testing system. The machine supports quasistatic tests up to 30kN. Flat and cylindrical samples can be gripped and aligned with the mounted pneumatic grips. Custom mounts can be manufactured in the workshop of the BMLAB.
The Z030 provides a versatile environment for all kinds of axial tests at lower displacement rates.

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

HBM QuantumX MX840B

Testing device with torsion unit / Zwick; with measuring amplifier/transducer / HBM Quantum X: The HBM QuantumX MX840B is a universal data aquisition module. Sensors and transducers based on 17 different sensor technologies can be connected to each of the 8 available channels.
The universal modules provide a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter, sample rates of 40 kS/s per channel, and active low-pass filters and are renowned for their high precision.
The amplifier can be directly connected to both Zwick testing machines to sync data acquisition.

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger 

Polishing machine / Buehler MetaServ 250

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

Diamond band saw / Exakt 300 CL Band

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

Diamond circular saw / Buehler IsoMet 1000

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger

Mikro-Computertomography-System /
Bruker Skyscan 1173

The micro-computed tomography system Bruker Skyscan 1173 (uCT), is used for obtaining high precision geometry data of small to mid-sized samples in a nondestructive way. Inside a scanning chamber, hundreds of x-ray projections are taken from the sample. From these, a reconstruction algorithm is able to produce a 3D-volume representation of the sample. This so called ‘voxel image’ contains all features from the inside of the sample that were originally not visible from the outside. Depending on the sample size, resolutions down to 5 microns are possible.

The system is used for

• Nondestructive visualization of the ‘inside’ of a sample.
• Obtaining geometry data for FE-Simulation and 3D-Printing.
• Measuring length, area, volume of parts inside a sample.
• Obtaining morphometrical data (pore size distribution, fiber orientation, …)
• Measuring calcification of tissue

Location: Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences / Y 2B-016
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reisinger