Use AUT's research facilities and equipment

Many of our modern research facilities and equipment can be used by external researchers.

3D Printing Lab

Based at our City Campus, AUT's 3D Printing Lab combines hardware and software technologies as well as a laser cutter.

• 3D Printing Lab

AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory

A training lab for our biomedical and medical laboratory students, you can access state-of-the-art machines and equipment for scientific testing in clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, haematology and immunology.

• AUT Roche Diagnostics Laboratory

Motion Capture Lab

The Motion Capture Lab offers facilities for body, facial and object capture using industry leading technology.

• Motion Capture Lab

Play Interactivity and Games Lab: PIGsty

PIGsty is a virtual lab connecting video game projects to resources, funding and research and is available for consultation and collaboration. Facilities and equipment can be used by external researchers.

• PIGsty Play Interactivity and Games Lab

Scanning Electron Microscope

The SEM images a sample by using a beam of high-energy electrons instead of light waves. It offers ultra-high res images and magnifications of up to 800,000 times.

• Scanning Electron Microscope

Textile and Design Lab

The Textile and Design Lab's services include access to technical experts as well as cutting edge textile technologies. Equipment includes design systems and flatbed knitting systems, digital printers and a FeltLOOM® machine.

• Textile and Design Lab

Tribology and Surface Engineering Laboratory

The first research lab of its kind in New Zealand, the Tribology and Surface Engineering Laboratory has a range of modern test instruments that can be used by external researchers.

• Tribology and Surface Engineering Laboratory