HauHau Research

HauHau Research provides access to a range of engineering, fabrication, testing and characterisation equipment to support applied research, prototype development and industry-focused R&D. Our facilities enable researchers and engineers to develop, manufacture, test and evaluate new technologies and engineering solutions.

Microscopy & Materials Characterisation

• 🔬 Phenom ProX Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS: Desktop scanning electron microscopy with integrated elemental analysis for high-resolution investigation of materials, particles, surfaces, microstructures and elemental composition.
• 🔍 Optical Microscopy System: Optical imaging and inspection of materials, electronic components, manufactured parts and research samples.

Mechanical & Materials Testing

• ⚙️ Instron 5967 Universal Testing System – 30 kN: Mechanical testing of materials, components and prototypes for higher-load tensile, compression and related testing applications.
• ⚙️ Instron 3344 Universal Testing System – 2 kN: Precision mechanical testing for lower-force materials, small components and specimens.

Electronics & PCB Prototyping

• 🟩 LPKF ProtoMat S64 PCB Prototyping System: Rapid in-house PCB fabrication for sensors, embedded electronics, control systems and mechatronic devices.
• 🔧 Essemtec EXPERT-FP Fine-Pitch Pick-and-Place System: Manual component placement system for standard and fine-pitch surface-mount components used in prototype PCB assembly.
• 🔥 TWS 850 Forced-Convection Reflow Oven: Controlled reflow soldering for prototype and small-batch surface-mount PCB assembly.

Together, these systems provide an integrated in-house workflow for rapid electronic hardware development, from PCB fabrication through component placement, reflow assembly and testing.

Digital Fabrication & Rapid Prototyping

• ✂️ Universal Laser Systems PLS6.150D: Laser cutting, engraving, marking and rapid fabrication of prototype components, enclosures, fixtures and experimental assemblies.
• 🖨️ Prusa 3D Printing Systems: FDM additive manufacturing for prototypes, custom components, housings, fixtures and experimental systems.

Supporting Engineering Equipment

Our facilities are complemented by electronics test and measurement instrumentation, soldering and rework equipment, embedded development systems, precision measurement tools and general mechanical workshop equipment for prototype fabrication and assembly.

Supporting Applied R&D

These facilities support HauHau Research activities across sensors, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, advanced manufacturing and intelligent systems, and are available to support collaborative research and industry projects.