Our Specialization
The Technical Service Stream (TSS) of IC acts as a helping hub to provide customized knowledge solutions from concept to realization for learning and research activities. We have actively worked with different departments for student learning such as service learning subjects, ERP and CAD related lab support, etc. We also provide materials purchasing and logistic support at special events.
Support Services Provided to Different Learning Activities
IC is involved as a partner in subject delivery from planning to practice. IC participates in lab session (TSS offers Arduino and SAP related contents), service project design and preparation, service and learning, material handling, pre-service lecture and training, service planning, logistics, service material preparation, build and fabricate prototypes, on-site support to student learning during servicing stage, opinion in student assessment, post-service project delivery, follow-up and maintenance.
Support Services Provided to aid Concept Realization
TSS also provides technical consultancy and total solutions to students and researchers from different academic departments for their research projects. Our support includes feasibility and usability study, technical advice on selection of materials and manufacturing processes, parts fabrication and assembly, design verification and performance evaluation. Besides, we provide materials and component purchasing services to facilitate the needs of various research work.
Design and Fashion MakerLab Major Facilities
Facilities are available for e-booking. For more information on the facilities specification, please contact Technical Services Stream or its workshop directly.
Learn more on our facilities booking service.
Universal Desktop Services (UDS)
Location: --
Category: UDS
- Remote access computers in IC (W502a/W502g) via Universal Desktop Services (UDS)
- Use of CAD software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
- Use of SAP software (only available in W502a)
- Service is not available on public holidays
- Each successful booking allows student to use 48 hours (Saturday & Sunday)
- Booking is made for coming Saturday & Sunday only. Submit booking request between Mon to Fri (2.00pm)
OKI Pro8432 WhiteToner Color Laser Printer + Insta256 Heat Press Machine
Location: W401f
Category: Heat Transfers Printing
- Application: CMYK+W printing + apply heat transfers onto a range of garments
- Material (Heat Press): garments
- Max working area (printer): A4 (Max resolution: 1200*600 dpi)
- Max working area (Heat Press): 16" x 20"
- Data format: EPS
- Price: HK$15 per Print
Metallic Laser Machining
Location: W401f
Category: Laser Cutting
- Application: metal laser cutting
- Material: stainless steel, galvanized iron, mid-steel, carbon steel
- Max working area: 600mm x 600mm
- Material thickness: 0.5 - 2mm
- Data format: ai, dxf, cdr
- Metallic laser cutting price: HK$80 per 1 hour, HK$40 per 30 mins
Laser Machining
Location: W401f
Category: Laser Cutting
- Application: material cutting & engraving
- Material: non-metal materials (acrylic, plywood, fabric, leather, fur, etc.)
- Max working area: 1300mm x 900mm
- Material thickness: acrylic (max 20mm), plywood (max 10mm)
- Data format: dxf, cdr, ai
- Non-metallic laser cutting & engraving price: HK$80 per 1 hour, HK$40 per 30 mins
Fiber Laser Marking Machine
Location: W401f
Category: Laser Cutting- Application: laser marking, micro-structuring, texturing
- Material: metals, except copper, gold, silver or other high reflective metals
- Max working area: W110 x D110 x H140mm
- Beam diameter: 0.07mm
- Data format: dxf, cdr, ai
- Laser marking on metal: HK$80 per 1 hour, HK$40 per 30 mins
Multitool Machine (CNC & Laser Machining with 3D Printing)
Location: W401f
Category: Laser CuttingApplication and materials:
- Laser cutting & engraving: paper, cardboard, wood, plastic, etc.
- CNC cutting & engraving: wood, plastic, wax, etc.
- 3D printing: PLA, ABS (support single or dual colours printing)
Working area: up to L250 x W235 x H85-165mm (toolhead dependent)
Supported file types: .stl, .obj, .step, .dxf, .png, .bmp
UV Printing
Location: W401j
Category: UV Printing- Application: CMYK printing on non-mirror flat surfaces of different materials
- Material: plastic, metal, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, etc.
- Max working area: 20" x 13" x 3.9" (H)
- Max weight: up to 5Kg
- Data format: jpg, eps, pdf (max. resolution 1440 dpi)
- Price: A3 size - HK$40, A4 size - HK$20
Vacuum Forming
Location: W401f
Category: Vacuum Forming- Application: form plastic into permanent objects
- Material: PVC, PS, PU
- Max working area: 30" x 25"
- Beam diameter: 0.07mm
- Materials thickness: materials dependent
High Frequency Welding
Location: W401f
Category: Machining- Application: plastic welding (e.g. medical sealing, artpieces)
- Material: thermoplastic base materials (e.g. PVC, PET, TPU, etc.)
Plastic Bending Machine & Cooling Jig
Location: W401f
Category: Machining- Application: plastic sheet bending
- Material: thermoplastics
- Max material thickness: up to 10mm
- Heating width: 1000mm
- Jig angle: 0-180 degrees
Conventional Machining Facilities
Location: W401j
Category: Machining- Drilling machine
- Band saw machine
- Sanding machine
Application: materials cutting, drilling and sanding
Material: Non-metal materials such as plastics, wood
Computer Service (inside workshop)
Location: W401f
Category: Others (PC/Work Bench/etc.)- Laptop with CAD and graphical software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, etc.)
Work Bench
Location: W401f
Category: Others (PC/Work Bench/etc.)- Work benches with basic hand tools, cutting tools, clamps, vises, etc.
Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Location: W003
- Motor: 1-1/2 HP
- Blade size: 27 x 0.9 x 3035mm
Technical Services Stream Contacts
| Area | Staff |
|---|---|
Stream Management |
Dr CHENG Ka-po Karen |
Industrial Project Support/Technical Consultation |
HO Kar-kui Gary / WONG Ngan-shui Henry |
| Design Realization | LAI Hung-sang Nelson |
| Purchasing and Logistic | SO Lai-shan Janus |
