Name Body "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers (NMR)" "The NMR Expertise Center (NMR EC) currently (December 2022) has 5 NMR spectrometers of different field strengths going from 300MHz to 700MHz. Each spectrometer is equipped with one or more detection probes that allow to interrogate organic molecules in solution about their molecular structure, behavior in solution, internal dynamics, intermolecular interactions, ... . Examples of these organic molecules include natural and synthesis products, polymers, metabolites, complex peptides, nucleic acids and sugars. Each probe has multiple channels where a diversity of atomic nuclei can be ..." "SoundsGood! – An integrated platform for studying ultrasonic vocalizations in rodent models for brain disorders (SOUNDSGOOD)" "Modeling human mental disorders in rodents is an extremely daunting challenge, given the subjective nature of many symptoms, the lack of relevant biomarkers and objective diagnostic tools, together with the early state of the pertinent neurobiology and genetics. The identification of new therapeutic targets is at a near standstill. We are convinced that a deeper understanding of the natural rodent behavior repertoire and its relevance for modeling human mental disorders is needed to overcome current limitations of translational research. We need to listen to our animal models. Therefore, ..." "In-Situ microscopic observation of plastic deformation of metals tested under variable condition (UHR-FEG-SEM)" "The intention is to employ the infrastructure for in-situ observation of metallic microstructures during heat treatments (up to 1,000°C) combined or not with plastic deformation. Plastic deformation is performed in the microscope with a sample holder specially designed for this purpose that allows subjecting a metal sample (with dimension in the size-order of mm) to a tensile load (with maximum force of 5,000 N). The same sample holder also allows the sample to be heated to a temperature of ~700°C. In addition, a separate sample holder is also provided that allows the sample to be heated ..." "Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) (ICP-MS)" "This iCAP Q ICP-MS has a high sensitivity for measuring metals and some non-metals." "Multicollector-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectometer (MC-ICP-MS)" "The Thermo Scientific Neptune XT multi-collector ICP mass spectrometer is an instrument developed for high-precision isotopic analysis of metals, metalloids and some non-metals. The instrument is therefore equipped with a robust and efficient ion source (the ICP, or inductively coupled plasma), a double-focusing sector-field mass spectrometer with Nier-Johnson geometry for separation of the ion beams based on the ratio of mass to charge of the respective ions and an array of 9 faraday cups for simultaneous monitoring of the selected ion beams. Under ideal conditions, a measurement ..." "Hybrid Laser-based additive - subtractive research platform (HyLaForm) (HYLAFORM)" "The state-of-the-art hybrid laser based additive and subtractive research platform will consist out of 2 complementary modular research machines. Each machine will combine an additive manufacturing technique, also called 3D printing, with laser beam (micro) machining as a subtractive approach. The applied additive manufacturing techniques are selective laser melting (SLM) and laser metal deposition (LMD) within the platform." "Vacuum Deposition System (ConTROL)" "The deposition system consists of two vacuum systems connected to a glovebox so that work can be done in a protective atmosphere. A first vacuum system is used for the thermal deposition of organic materials and metals. The second vacuum chamber contains the possibility of e-beam deposition and is used for deposition of thin multilayers of metal oxides. The combination of both systems is used for the fabrication of advanced organic optoelectronics in the research and development phase." "Bedding disposal system for animal facility" "In the new Medical Research and Education building, a laboratory animal facility will be built for biomedical research by several UGent researchers. In order to guarantee animal welfare and the quality of the research to the highest extent, thoroughly cleaned housing is indispensable: good hygiene leads to fewer infections and therefore to increased welfare and more reliable results. A bedding disposal system includes a dumping station with a laminar flow hood, a storage container and a vacuum system as depicted in figure 1. At this dumping station our maintenance staff can dispose dirty ..." "High-Tech Saltwater Wave Flume (Saltwater Wave flume)" "The high-tech saltwater wave flume, is integrated in the multidisciplinary marine and maritime research facility of Ghent University at Ostend Science Park (OSP). It bridges the gap between small-scale, artificial lab studies and complex, multidisciplinary, expensive field studies, bringing the ocean into the laboratory and engineering sustainable marine ecosystems for environmental and human health. This contrasts the majority of the wave flumes, which are often only focussed on maritime engineering disciplines and rarely bridge the gap to life science. This flume combines 3 crucial ..." "ICP-OES : inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)" "Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) is an established and powerful technique for the analysis and quantification of trace elements in both liquid and solid samples."