Scientific glass and custom glass apparatus provide a wide array of uses to support the scientific glassblowing research needs of Arizona State University and the research community users utilizing scientific glassware.
Below are some glassblowing service providers for consulting, design, prototyping, repair, and testing services. In alphabetical order, below are some resources available to process a wide array of glassblowing requests. Please note that we do not endorse any single facility; this is a short, comprehensive list of custom glass manufacturers, glass materials, and glass repair services.
Resource facilities for custom scientific glass apparatus builds & repairs:
- Adams Chittenden – https://adamschittenden.com/ - Borosilicate and Quartz.
- Argonne National Lab – https://www.anl.gov/cse/glassblowing-studio
- AdValue Technology - https://www.advaluetech.com/ - Alumina, Boron Nitride, ceramics, Fused Quartz, and Sapphire available here with limitations, also small/micro laser machining.
- GM Quartz – https://gm-quartz.com/ - (formerly GM Associates) - Quartz only here but they can cnc machine complex parts and have laser cutting capabilities.
- Laboratory Glass Apparatus - https://www.laboratoryglassapparatus.com/
- Precision Glassblowing - https://www.precisionglassblowing.com/
- Prism Research Glass - https://www.prismresearchglass.com/ Custom Borosilicate and Quartz products along with Quartz wafer boats.
- University of Arizona glass shop - https://cbc.arizona.edu/rss/glass-facility - Borosilicate and Quartz.
- Wacom Quartz - http://www.wacomquartz.com/ - Quartz only.
Material sources for custom glass projects:
- Ace Glass - https://www.aceglass.com/ - glassware supplies and equipment.
- Chemglass Life Sciences - https://chemglass.com/ - glass supplies and machining services.
- GM Quartz - https://gm-quartz.com/ - (formerly GM Associates) - Quartz only.
- Technical Glass Products - https://technicalglass.com/ - Quartz products and machining.
- Wale Apparatus - https://www.waleapparatus.com/ Borosilicate, Quartz, and glass supplies.