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Rapid Prototyping Laboratory Opened in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Our University
The opening ceremony was attended by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Çuvalcı; the Vice Deans of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ferdi Cihangir and Prof. Dr. Yakup Emre Çoruhlu; the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarıoğlu; as well as our academic and administrative staff and students.
The newly established laboratory is equipped with advanced manufacturing and prototyping infrastructure, including a waterjet cutting machine, a band saw, 3D printers, a laser cutting system, a 3D scanner, and computer-aided design (CAD) facilities.
Emphasizing that the laboratory is expected to make a significant contribution to the Department of Mechanical Engineering's "Design, Manufacture, Test, and Improve!" approach, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Çuvalcı, stated that digital manufacturing technologies, rapid modelling, and innovative prototyping solutions strengthen practical skills in engineering education. He also noted that such infrastructure directly enhances students' project development capabilities, adding: "We expect this laboratory to serve a wide range of purposes, from student projects and academic research to collaborations with industry. May it bring great benefit to everyone."
Following the opening ceremony, participants toured the laboratory and were introduced to the equipment and its capabilities.
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13 October 2026
Our University was awarded two silver medals at the 11th International Inventions Fair (TÜRKPATENT ISIF'26), held in Şanlıurfa from September 30 to October 4, 2026.
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09 October 2026
The Department of Software Development has opened its new, modern academic and administrative facilities.
08 October 2026
Prof. Dr. Hakan ERSOY from our Department of Geological Engineering has been selected to receive the ?International Article Award.?
07 October 2026
The KTU Fırtına Creatiny Team has won the TEKNOFEST Hyperloop Development Competition for the third time.
05 October 2026
The 10th International Congress on Creation in the Light of Sciences was jointly organized by KTU and the Association for Creation in the Light of Sciences.
07 October 2026
The academic meeting organized in collaboration with the Parliamentary Union of the Turkic World and our University was held at the Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center.
25 September 2026
Our students won first place in the LIFT UP Industry-Oriented Undergraduate Dissertation Program organized by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).
24 September 2026
Our students successfully represented our University with top rankings and special awards in the competitions held as part of TEKNOFEST.
22 September 2026





