Laboratory Instruments

Custom Glass Fabrication
Lori works on a custom large vessel
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Featured Research: Glass Shop
Scientific glass blowing allows researchers to customize tools of the trade
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Manifold repair in the Glass Shop Details
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Glass Shop Work Request Form (Note: Work outside from outside the university is charged at the cost of material plus $100/hr.)

 

The school's Glass Shop is responsible for fabricating and repairing intricate pieces of glassware and apparatus, as well as constructing complete high vacuum systems.  

Please, acknowledge the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School Glass Shop Core Facility in your publications, presentations, and poster, including the RRID number. The proposed format is:

“Work performed in the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School Glass Shop Core Facility (RRID:SCR_023719) and services and instruments used in this project were graciously supported, in part, by the University of Pittsburgh.” 

Thank you.

Shop Location....Allen Hall Room 519, 3941 O'Hara St.

Shop Hours........M-W 7:00-3:00

News & Announcements

03/30/2021
Welcome Ryan Tate!

Ryan Tate has joined Shared Research Support Services as our new Scientific Glassblower. 

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01/17/2020
Glass Shop closed through mid-February

Due to unforseen circumstances the glass shop will be temporarily closed through mid-February. Sorry for the inconvenice.

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05/19/2016
Lori brings home the Wale Award!

Lori Neu, our scientific glassblower has been received the Wale Award from the American Scientific Glassblowers Society.  The award is presented annually by Wale...