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Manufacturing Consulting, Product Design and Prototyping focused on your idea!
The Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute (AMSI) at Metropolitan State University of Denver provides affordable, expert-led manufacturing consulting, product design, prototyping services, and manufacturing solutions to help transform your product ideas into reality. AMSI’s state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities support your product development from initial concept to full-scale production. We combine industry knowledge, academic expertise, and advanced technology to deliver affordable, high-quality solutions in manufacturing consulting, product design, and rapid prototyping.
Our integrated approach will save you time and money
Our expert-led manufacturing consulting services are designed to help companies and entrepreneurs transform ideas into reality, optimize production processes, and bring new products to market faster. With essential capabilities housed under one roof, AMSI offers product design, prototype development, manufacturing process optimization, CNC machining, and 3D printing, eliminating the need to work with multiple vendors. This integrated approach saves both time and money while ensuring seamless quality from start to finish.
Product design and prototyping of your idea
Prototyping is a critical step in product development. AMSI’s team works closely with clients to design, build, and refine prototypes that meet functional requirements while being cost-efficient to manufacture. Our CAD design expertise (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) combined with capabilities in reverse engineering, 3D scanning, and precision measurement allows us to recreate legacy parts, improve existing designs, and solve complex engineering challenges.
Manufacturing consulting to optimize your processes
We specialize in helping businesses optimize manufacturing processes for greater output, reduced waste, and improved quality. We serve clients across industries, from startups developing their first prototypes to established manufacturers seeking process optimization or new product lines. From lean manufacturing strategies to Industry 4.0 digital transformation, we identify solutions tailored to your manufacturing goals.
Industry 4.0
As America’s manufacturing economy continues to evolve, AMSI stands at the forefront of digital transformation; leveraging smarter, leaner technologies and innovative processes to develop and produce next-generation products, materials, and techniques.
AMSI expertise
AMSI staff and student teams bring a unique combination of perspectives and skills to the consulting process. Our experienced industry professionals, innovative educators, and students are trained in the latest processes, tools, and techniques. Whether you are refining a single component or overhauling your entire manufacturing process, our experts can guide you through design, testing, and production with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation.
AMSI is a partner in your success
When you partner with AMSI you gain access to more than just equipment, you gain a dedicated team committed to your success. We focus on delivering solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten time-to-market. Our unique blend of consulting expertise and hands-on manufacturing capability makes us a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and companies looking to thrive in an increasingly competitive manufacturing landscape.
From idea to implementation, AMSI helps you innovate, optimize, and succeed.
Manufacturing Consulting Services
Consulting Services
- Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation
- Prototype Design
- Quality Inspection, Test, Engineering
Prototype Design & Build
- CAD (Solidworks, Fusion 360)
- 3D Printing, CNC Machining
Reverse Engineering
- 3D Scanning
- Precision Measurement
- CAD Modeling
Quality Inspection, Test, Engineering
- Gage Design
- GD&T Interpretation
- Lean Six Sigma
Lab Capabilities
• Stratasys Fortus 900 3D Printer, Polymer, Build Volume: 36”x24”x36”
• Xact XM200C Metal Powder-Bed Fusion 3D Printer, Build Volume: 5”x5”x5”
- Laser: Boss HP2436 – Machine Travel 36”x 24”
- Laser: Epilog Fusion M2 – Machine Travel 32”x 20”
- Mig/Tig
- Pre and Post Processing
- Ultrasonic Cleaner (3D prints), Finisher, Powder Coat, Paint Booth
- UR10e Robotic Arm, Reach 51.2 in.; Payload 27.55 lbs.
- Sub-Assemble Parts and Components for your Production Line
- Final Product Assembly
- 2 Axis CNC Lathe: Hardinge SV-150 Machining Volume 11”x 16”
- Haas VF3-YT 3-Axis Vertical CNC 40″x20″x25″
- Haas Mini Mill Travel 3-Axis Vertical CNC 16″x14″x15″
- Shear, Brake, Bender, Roller
- Uniteq Corp. PS-2305 Power Supplies
- Rigol DS1104Z Oscilloscopes
- Rigol DG1022 Function Generator
- Rigol DM3058E Digital Multi-Meter
- Optical Comparator
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Tension/Compression/Vibration
- Table Saws, Routers, Sanders, Etc.
Equipment & Tools
Stratasys 900 Fortus 900 mc - Built for the production environment, the F900 has the ability to create large parts or multiple smaller parts in the broadest array of FDM materials. With the largest build chamber available among FDM printers, the F900 enables additive manufacturing at scale while delivering consistent, accurate results
Haas VF3-YT 3-Axis Vertical CNC
Haas Mini Mill (x2) 3-Axis Vertical CNC
OMAX Water Jet PROTO MAX - A cutting process that cuts by using supersonic water, or water and abrasive, to erode material. Self-contained cutting system ideally suited for prototyping and low-volume cutting of almost any material.
Creality 3D Printer Ender-5 Plus - 13.7 x 13.7 x 15.7 in. A 3D printer capable of making reasonably large prints of above-average quality
Formlabs 3D Printer (SLA) Form 3B+ - The build volume 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in. Formlabs Form 2 resin printer. Liquid resin desktop 3D printer delivers high-resolution printed parts at a fraction of the cost and footprint of industrial 3D printers.
Hardinge Lathe
JET
Bridgeport Mill
Boss Laser Cutter HP2436 - Large format laser that can cut and engrave a wide variety of material including metal, wood and plastic. It can cut material up to 36”x24” in size
Epilog Laser Cutter FUSION M2 - 32" x 20" engraving table. Epilog allow you to accurately cut designs to create unique products. Laser Cut a wide variety of materials. From graphic patterns to prototyping you can cut your creations from wood, acrylic, fabric, paper and more.
Markforged 3D Printer (FDM) Mark 2 - Build size of 320 x 154 x 132 mm. Print Continuous Carbon Fiber reinforced parts (stiff, strong, extremely durable).
Uniteq Corp. PS-2305 Power Supplies, Rigol DS1104Z Oscilloscopes, Rigol DG1022 Function Generator, and Rigol DM3058E Digital Multi-Meter
OMEGASONICS Ultra Sonic Cleaner SST4030 - Ultrasonic parts cleaner will remove soluble support structure from a printed part as large as 3’ x 2-1/2’ x 3’. the SST 4030 utilizes only digital controlled heat and ultrasound to perform the cleaning.
Artec 3D Scanner Space Spider - A high-resolution 3D scanner based on blue light technology. This scanner is able to render complex geometry, sharp edges and thin ribs for applications such as reverse engineering, quality control, product design, and manufacturing, followed by the export of the final 3D model to CAD software.