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Office of Research Services
A Division of the Office of the Vice President for Research
 
 

Manager
Lewis Fortner
Phone: 706-542-5996
Fax: 706-542-7921
lewisf@uga.edu

The Instrument Shop
University of Georgia
955 East Whitehall Rd.
Athens, GA 30602

 
 
 
 

Welcome to the Instrument Shop

Our Services

  • Fabrication
    • Engraved signs, custom-made gel combs, custom-made electrophoresis units, vacuum chambers, new widgets, plastic chambers, metal chamber
  • Modification
    • Improve performance of existing equipment, increase capability (e.g. add a second deck to your shaker)
  • Repair
    • Repair water baths, shakers, centrifuges, bio-chambers. Fix stripped threads, Remove broken screws, weld a broken widget

At the Instrument Shop, we can build one-of-a-kind research instruments, laboratory devices, teaching aids, replacement parts for obsolete equipment and make modifications to existing equipment. From conceptual design to manufactured parts, we can take your ideas and turn them into working, usable machines or instruments.

Our experienced staff can design, fabricate, repair or modify new or existing equipment and machinery. With a staff of eight and a full complement of machine tools, welding and sheet metal fabrication equipment we are equipped to complete your job in the most cost effective manner insuring that it meets all work specifications. In addition, CNC milling and turning used with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) allow us to make one item or many.

Our extensive inventory includes metal and plastic materials of all types, sizes and shapes.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Low temperature incubators;
  • Remotely Operated Under Water Ordinance Recovery Unit
  • welderDevices that measure fruit firmness
  • Peanut Butter Sandwich Making Machine
  • UHV Systems
  • Bio-Reactors
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Programmable Laboratory Testing Equipment ( Robots)

Having served the University of Georgia since 1965, we also provide services to local, state and federal government agencies and educational institutions as time is available. Advice and quotes for design and fabrication are available. Contact us for all your machining and fabrication needs.