The Realization of Advanced Products and Innovative Designs Laboratory (RAPIDLab) was founded by Dr. John T. Tester in 2001. RAPIDLab gained support from the Office of the Vice President for Research in 2011 through TRIF and the Governor's Office on Economic Recovery. Its purpose is to assist NAU by designing and fabricating specialized equipment to help facilitate ongoing research in technological fields. RAPIDLab is also available as a resource to Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) clients who partner with NAU as part of their product development.