Past and Current Projects

Student working on machine in Metrology Lab
Taylor Barrett-Crvich uses a coherence scanning interferometer to measure the surface of a part (Zygo Nexview CSI)

  • 3D structure function of surfaces
  • 3D tolerance control
  • 5 axis coordinate measuring machine (MCM) uncertainty
  • Adaptive sampling techniques
  • Characterization of structured surfaces
  • CMM contact scanning of edges and corners
  • Combined moire-interference metrology • Environmentally tolerant SWLI characterization
  • Error budget software for machine tools • Freeform metrology
  • Laser tracker dynamic performance
  • MicroCMM baseline metrology
  • Non-axisymmetric artifacts
  • Open metrology software
  • Rough surface metrology
  • Part manufacturing information
  • Scanned profile uncertainties
  • Spectral imaging metrology
  • Tolerance specification consistency
  • Vision CMM calibration techniques
  • Wavelength shifting interferometry
  • Compressed sampling microscope
  • Computed tomography standards
  • Dynamic range extension for optical imaging
  • Fast tool servo for diamond turning non-axisymmetric components
  • Giant magnetoresistive sensor design
  • Grazing incidence metrology
  • Instrumentation for crankshaft metrology
  • MilliKelvin temperature control
  • Nanoimprint lithography positioning stage
  • Nanometric dilatometer
  • Nanoscale hardness instrumentation
  • Speckle scales for two dimensions
  • Sub-atomic measuring machine
  • Vectored touch sensor
  • Wavelength stabilization of laser diodes
  • Wettability characterization
  • Whitelight fiber optic interferometry probe
  • X-ray microscope development
  • Ceramic machining
  • Deformation machining
  • Diamond films for manufacturing
  • Error correction for freeform machining
  • Machine tool geometric error correction
  • Metals affordability initiative
  • Molecular dynamics of machining
  • Process damping in milling
  • Subscale machining of large components
  • Thermal modeling
  • Tool tuning for machining centers
  • Tool path modulation characterization
  • Vibration assisted diamond turning
  • Virtual manufacturing