Welcome to IMF
The
Instrumentation and Model Facility (IMF)
turns your ideas into custom instruments,
integrated systems, prototypes, precision
parts, and accurate models. Our custom
design and fabrication services enable your organization
to conduct world class research, achieve rapid product
development, or prototype parts and
assemblies using innovative rapid manufacturing
techniques.
IMF engineers and
technicians employ a holistic systems view of your
design challenges with a consultative approach while
utilizing broad technical expertise in mechanical,
electrical, optical, and software programming
disciplines. They work in partnership with
researchers, product development engineers, inventors,
and entrepreneurs to design innovative instruments
suited to your application, research need, or market.
Depending on your requirements, we can fabricate a
single custom part or instrument, conduct a small volume
production run, or prototype models, parts, or
assemblies using our new Polyjet 3D printing system.
We serve a broad
range of clients
For over forty years, IMF
has collaborated with researchers at UVM and other
universities, hospitals, and government organizations as
well as innovators at commercial enterprises in science,
technology, research, manufacturing, engineering, and
product development. This includes
entrepreneurial companies supported by the
Vermont
Center for Emerging Technologies,
innovative companies looking to enhance Vermont?s
economic future, and advanced research organizations
worldwide.