MISSION

The Farmingdale State University of New York recently established the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer (IRTT) to support the region's economic growth and enrich the educational experience of the students with modern technologies. The Institute provides the industrial community with state-of-the-art technology in the areas of Robotics and Automation, Thermal Spray, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining centers and turning centers, Stereolithography and Rapid prototyping, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The primary functions and services offered by (IRTT) are briefly described in the following:

• Conduct research and development of new technologies that can lead to commercial products that will contribute to the enhancement of job opportunities and the prosperity of the region
  
• Transfer technology to bridge the gap between newly developed technologies in laboratories and industrial commercialization
  
• Offer the industrial community outsourcing opportunities and access to systems at the cutting edge of technology to reduce manufacturing cycle time and assist in bringing products to the market faster than the competition
  
• Provide specialized training, courses and workshops to sharpen the skills of our students with practical technical knowledge in CAD/CAM/CAE; CNC, Robotics, Quality Control and Quality Management
  
• Provide the academic and industrial communities with access to advanced technology and prominent faculties who are experts in their fields
  

SERVICES

Farmingdale State established the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer to support the economic growth of Long Island and the surrounding region. The Institute provides local industries with a powerful blend of modern, cost-effective manufacturing systems and faculty at the cutting edge of technology. Small- and medium-size companies stand to gain a number of benefits and receive professional services offered by the IRTT.

The IRTT offers a variety of services which include:

• Partnership with companies to help them obtain Research & Development funds and tap into Federal and State annual budgets of more than $1.2 Billion
  
• Conduct collaborative applied research work geared to enhance productivity, quality and cost effectiveness, as well as solve operation and production problems
  
• Demonstrate state-of-the-art automated technologies, such as the unmanned Computer Integrated Manufacturing System
  
• Provide local companies with access to modern equipment and outsourcing opportunities
  
• Coordinate internships and senior projects with the local industrial community
  
• Disseminate current knowledge and new techniques through conferences, workshops, etc.
  
• Provide consultants to review a company's manufacturing processes and recommend necessary modifications to improve industrial competitiveness
  
• Assist companies with lean manufacturing and ISO9000 certifications
  
• Offer a wide array of workshops to sharpen the skills of the workforce and tailor the courses to fulfill industry needs

FACILITIES

The current facilities at the Institute for Research and Technology Transfer include a number of advanced systems that cover many engineering technology areas. The concepts of Computer Integrated Manufacturing and the introduction of automation on the manufacturing floor have proven to enhance industrial competitiveness and have made it possible for companies to become more profitable. These concepts are evident and well demonstrated by our Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) system which consists of the following machines:

CINCINNATI MILACRON TALON 208 Turning Center

CINCINNATI MILACRON SABRE 750 Vertical Machining Center

CINCINNATI MILACRON T3-7776 Industrial Robot

BROWN & SHARP PFxCell Coordinate Measuring Machine

PC Based CAD/ CAM/ CAE system

LUMONICS Laserdyne 140 MultiWave Laser Cutter

TAFA JP-5000 HP/HVOF Thermal Spray System

RAPID PROTOTYPING MACHINE

ADEPT3 4-Axis Scara Robot for Electronic assembly and packaging

The IRTT has developed an interdisciplinary educational module that links the course of linear algebra and robotics. The purpose of this project is to provide engineering, technology, and mathematics students with insightful understanding of the subject matter and promote student based learning style with less dependence on the instructor. To explore this new module, click on the Linear Algebra/Robotics Module.