I-STEM

VIT as an I-STEM Catalyst Centre

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) proudly serves as a Catalyst Centre under the I-STEM initiative, enabling researchers, faculty, and industry partners to access advanced scientific instruments for testing and analysis.

The following advanced research instruments are now accessible through the I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) platform. These facilities are available for academic, research, and industrial users to support cutting-edge experimentation and innovation.

Equipment code Instrument Application / Facility
339317 Induction Heating Equipment Materials processing, thermal studies
3349862 Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry Pore size distribution, porosity analysis
339296 Brookfield Digital Viscometer (BDV) Rheology, viscosity measurement
3350153 Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer Crystal structure determination
3348932 400 MHz High Resolution FT-NMR Spectrometer Molecular structure, chemical analysis
3345664 Nanoindenter Mechanical property testing at nanoscale
3345665 Micro X-ray CT Scanner 3D imaging, internal structure analysis
3348881 Powder X-ray Diffractometer Phase identification, crystallinity
3348360 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Surface morphology, microstructural analysis
339297 Lyodel Freeze Drying System (LFDS) Sample preservation, pharmaceuticals
3345634 Smart Grid Setup Energy systems research
3345661 Metal 3D Printer Additive manufacturing, prototyping
3349859 Multi-Source Deposition System Thin film fabrication
3361745 High Temperature Fatigue Test System Mechanical fatigue studies
339293 Raman Spectrometer Molecular vibrations, material characterization
3345615 Roll-to-Roll Slot Die Coating with Drying Coating processes, flexible electronics
339295 Thermal Conductivity Meter (TCM) Heat transfer studies
339287 Semiconductor Analyser (SA) Electrical characterization of semiconductors
3347226 Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Magnetic property measurement
3345636 OPAL RT OP5707 OP4200 Real-time simulation
3345635 OPAL RT Power Amplifier Hardware-in-loop testing
339316 ORIEL SOL3A 4 × 4 450W Solar Simulator Photovoltaic testing
3345659 Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Elemental analysis
3345613 Inkjet Printer (Research Grade) Printed electronics, materials deposition
3338764 X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS) Surface chemistry analysis
339309 Vacuum Pump Systems for Existing Vacuum Furnace High-temperature material processing
339288 Tubular Furnace and Accessories Thermal treatment, sintering

Researchers and industry professionals can book these instruments via the I-STEM portal. Our facility provides expert guidance and technical support to ensure effective utilization of these resources.