Mechanical & Electronic Services

Storrs
Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment

Mechanical & Electronic Services (MES) is a newly merged facility comprised of the former Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication plus the Electrical/Electronics Facility.  MES supports academic research in multiple ways: design consultation, engineering, manufacturing, and repairs. Skilled technicians design, fabricate, or repair complex mechanical instruments and glassware, and carry out jobs in complex electronics, precision machining, MIG and TIG welding, woodworking, sheet metal, and plexiglass fabrication.

Mechanical Services

Mechanical Work Order Request

 

Prototype Development

On request, assistance can be provided for prototype development. Custom and specialized equipment can be manufactured. This includes:

  • CAD modeling
  • Mechanical drawings for in-house fabrication, outside production, or patent applications
  • 3D printing using FDM or LCD Resin printers
Internal External
$105/hour $126/hour
3D printer BambuLab

Repairs

Repairs can be made to complex scientific and mechanical equipment, including diffusion pumps, McLeod Gauges, Nitrogen Cryogenic Dewars, and distillation equipment.

Internal External
$105/hour $126/hour
Microscope repair tool

Mechanical Technology

Skilled technicians design, fabricate, or repair complex scientific and mechanical instruments and carry out jobs in precision machining, brazing, soldering, welding, woodworking, sheet metal working, and Plexiglass fabrication.

Internal External 
$105/hour $126/hour
spiral equipment

Electronic Services

Electronic Work Order Request

 

Computer Repair

For all University PCs and laptops no longer covered by warranty.

  • Installations
  • Configurations
  • Computer upgrades
  • Diagnostic examinations
  • Preventative maintenance

Internal Rate: $105/hour

thermoscientific electrical repair tool

Electrical and Electronic Repair

Repairs are offered for a wide variety of devices, including audiovisual equipment, centrifuges, CNC machines, laboratory equipment, chromatography pumps, microplate readers, and other machinery.

Internal Rate: $105/hour

electrical repair and testing tool

Prototype Development Assistance

Engineering prototype development assistance can be provided in areas such as automated controls, PLC integration, sensors, and servo and stepper drives.

Internal Rate: $105/hour

computer prototyping equipment

Office Equipment Repairs

Repairs and diagnostic troubleshooting are offered for Hewlett-Packard printers, as well as for other multifunction devices and printers from other manufacturers.  Services range from preventative maintenance to the installation of custom-tooled replacement parts.

  • Folding machines
  • Printers of all makes
  • Fax machines
  • Shredders

Internal Rate: $105/hour

working on repairing a machine

Glassblowing Services

Scientific Glassblowing

Glassblowing services are carried out by the Yale University Glass Shop. To place an order, submit a request:

Glassblowing Order Request

Ship your glassware to:
Daryl Smith
Yale University Chemistry Department Glass Shop
295 Prospect Street, Room 101
New Haven, CT 06511

Include the following information: PI name, KFS number, contact name, phone number, email, and any specific instructions. Wrap your glassware well using bubble wrap/paper and ship in a heavy-duty box.

Payment will be processed internally (to the KFS provided) using Honeycrisp.

Please contact Daryl to discuss any special projects daryl.smith@yale.edu

Internal
$105/hour
Scientific Glassblowing