Workshops

Function

The core functions of the Precision Engineering Workshop are the development, maintenance and repair of specialised equipment for research and teaching at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. In addition, we also carry out work for other departments at the University of Copenhagen and for external clients.

The workshop produces prototypes in a wide range of materials and is equipped with traditional precision engineering machinery such as lathes, milling machines and welding equipment, as well as CNC milling machines and 3D printers. We also produce drawings and dimensions using Mastercam and Inventor.

Repairs

At the precision engineering workshop, we repair research equipment from departments at the University of Copenhagen. Please email plenworkshop@ku.dk if you have research equipment that needs repairing. Please include as much information as possible about the equipment and the issues.

We also carry out servicing of climate-controlled cabinets and ULT freezers, as well as statutory servicing of centrifuges.

In addition, we can assist with equipment maintenance.

What can we do?

• Construction of specialised equipment
• Repair of all laboratory equipment
• Prototypes/equipment development
• Fume cupboards
• Installation of SMS alarms on -20 and -80 freezers
• Servicing of vacuum pumps
• Inspection of centrifuges, climate-controlled cabinets and -80 freezers
• Advice on laboratory layout
• Piping and tubing for gases in laboratories
• Supply of hoses, hose clamps, cable ties, vacuum oil and fittings
• Disposal of old equipment

At our precision engineering workshop, we are accustomed to carrying out a wide range of tasks and will guide you through the entire process, from concept to technical drawing to manufacture.

Example of oil drainage from a centrifuge

The workshop also serves as a training centre for precision engineering apprentices (4 years).

Functions

The core functions of the Electronics Workshop are the development, repair and support of all electronic equipment, as well as the setup of computers used for research and teaching at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences.

We also serve other departments at the University of Copenhagen and external customers.

Services and products

• We provide support for all electronic equipment used in research and teaching
• We repair all types of electronic equipment
• We develop and build electronic equipment for use in research and teaching
• We provide support and troubleshooting for research IT
• We offer advice on the procurement of new equipment, including research IT
• We carry out safety checks on electronic equipment

Examples of our work

• Thermostatic control of cuvettes
• Manufacture of specialised sensors for temperature, pressure, flow, etc.
• Data loggers
• Chewing activity monitors
• Stepper motor control
• Relay boards
• Light meters

Function

The core functions of the Mechanical Workshop are the development and repair of specialised equipment for research and teaching in field and greenhouse experiments at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences.

We also carry out work for other departments at the University of Copenhagen and for external clients.