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Scientific glassblowing workshop

Glassblowing expert creating customised glassware in a workshop
A glass expert uses scientific glassblowing equipment
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About the Scientific glassblowing workshop

Scientific glassblowing is used in research and development across industry, science, art and design.

Our glassblowing workshop includes all the equipment needed to design and make scientific glassware. Our work combines traditional hand techniques using lathes and torches.

As well as making glassware we also supply equipment to support teaching and research within the University.

Working with industry

We carry out commercial work for organisations in the UK and overseas. Recent clients include defence technology company, QinetiQ.

Technical specification

We make glassware using many types and grades of glass including:

  • borosilicate (Pyrex®)
  • quartz

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Contact us

For more information get in touch.
+44 (0) 2380 593321
[email protected]
Building 27, Highfield Campus, Southampton SO17 1BJ 
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We’re open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 UK time

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