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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.
26 June 2026
The 15th TAOMS Scientific Symposium, taking place from October 21 to 23, 2026, began with an opening ceremony at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
22 October 2026
The 9th International Congress on Political Science and International Relations brings together academics and researchers to discuss global crises and changes in international politics.
22 October 2026
Two newly renovated computer labs, D203 and D204, equipped with modern technology and accommodating 96 students, are now in service at our Faculty of Science.
21 October 2026
A new 53-bed Outpatient Day Treatment Unit has opened at our University's Farabi Hospital, following an investment of approximately TRY 30 million.
21 October 2026
The 10th Symposium on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (UZAL-CBS 2026) opened at the Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center.
16 October 2026
KTU Department of Mining Engineering ranked first in Türkiye and 14th worldwide in its field, according to the 2026 rankings released by the international academic ranking organization.
13 October 2026
KTU students successfully received and decoded image signals transmitted from the International Space Station (ISS), earning an international ARISS SSTV Award for their work.
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.
12 October 2026
The 11th International KTUDELL Conference on Language, Literature and Translation took place at the Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center on October 7?9, 2026.
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





