Researchers Technologies

Technion Data and Knowledge Laboratory (TD&K Lab)

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Machinery for data management and analysis

The XRF (Malvern Panalytical) system consists of an X-ray tube, detector, sample holder, and dedicated analysis software.

The instrument is equipped with advanced calibration and data-processing capabilities to ensure reliable analytical performance. Additional accessories include sample preparation tools and safety shielding systems that comply with laboratory safety standards. The XRF (X-ray Fluorescence) analyzer enables rapid and non-destructive elemental analysis of a wide range of materials. The system provides high accuracy and repeatability, requires minimal sample preparation, and allows both qualitative and quantitative analysis. It is suitable for analyzing powders and solids materials. Powder samples can be analyzed either as pressed pellets prepared using a hydraulic press or as fused glass beads, enabling accurate and reliable elemental characterization for different research and industrial applications.

The XRF technology is based on the interaction between X-rays and matter. When the sample is exposed to primary X-rays, atoms within the material emit secondary fluorescent X-rays at characteristic energies unique to each element. The detector measures these energies and intensities, allowing identification and quantification of the elemental composition of the sample. This technology provides fast, precise, and non-destructive chemical analysis for a broad range of applications.

Tools to measure the unsaturated and saturated hydraulic conductivity of soils, including HYPROP and KSAT (by Meter), and tension infiltrometer (don't remember the firm).

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Tools to measure the unsaturated and saturated hydraulic conductivity of soils, including HYPROP and KSAT (by Meter), and tension infiltrometer (don't remember the firm).

Ultra high-speed electronic signals test and measurement laboratory

Probe station mounted on an optical table
Keysight UXR0804B UXR Series Oscilloscope (80 GHz, 256 GSa/s, 4 Channels)
Keysight M8199B Arbitrary Waveform Generator (256 GSa/s, 2 Channels)
Keysight N5227B PNA Network Analyzer
Keysight N9020B MXA Signal Analyzer
Keysight E8257D PSG Analog Signal Generator (70 GHz)
Optical-to-electrical converters

State-of-the-art equipment for transceivers characterization up to 224Gb/s, exceeding 70GHz

Ultrasonic equipment, transducers, HIFU, ultrasonic tomograph.

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The ultrasonic tomograph was developed and built in the laboratory of Haim Azhari, used to scan women for breast tumors, CT images and projection images such as X-rays but with sound waves.

Underwater acoustics, low-frequency detection using parametric arrays, parametric resonance amplification

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Parametric amplificiation and sensing parametric, ultrasnic arrays

UTM with thermal chamber

"Crosshead speed – 0.0001 to 1270 mm/min
Speed accuracy – 0.1%
Max. Crosshead travel – 1070 mm
Load Cell – 5kN and 500N
Test procedures - Tensile, Bending, Flexural, Modulus, Compression, Cycling, Peel, Friction, Puncture, Tear, yield point and etc.
Temperature range: 40 to 280?C (Temp. accuracy – 0.5?C)"

The equipment can perform varieties of mechanical tests for soft materials (biomaterials, rubber composites, hydrogels, SMPs, polymers, etc.)

Water resources systems modeling; water distribution systems analysis

Computational modeling of water resources and water distribution systems, including hydraulic and water-quality simulation, optimization, uncertainty analysis, resilience assessment, data-driven modeling, and decision-support tools

Mathematical and empirical modeling

X-Ray diffraction

X-Ray Diffraction of powders is performed using Panalytical Empyrean Diffractometer. The analysis is performed using HighScore Plus software.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis results for a mineral sample

ZED 2i (Stereolabs)

"Neural Depth Sensing
Spatial Object Detection
Built-in Next-Gen IMU, Gyroscope, Barometer & Magnetometer
120° Wide-Angle FOV
All-Aluminium Frame with Thermal Control
Optional Integrated Polarizer for reflection removal
IP66 protection from water and dust
Secure USB Type-C connection "

Stereo depth camera with AI and multi-sensor fusion for 3D perception.