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18 August 2026
David Kopf stereotaxic manipulator rehomed to Neuralink
A surplus David Kopf stereotaxic manipulator from a Melbourne lab is now back in active research use at Neuralink.
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20 July 2026
Mettler Toledo analytical balance rehomed to the Netherlands
A surplus Mettler Toledo analytical balance, protected with custom-designed packaging, arrived in perfect condition with a customer in the Netherlands.
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15 July 2026
We've launched our new website
Our new website explains who we are and how universities can give surplus scientific equipment a second life.
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13 July 2026
Olympus microscopes and electrophoresis gear collected from the University of Melbourne
Four Olympus microscopes, Bio-Rad electrophoresis equipment, power supplies and more, recovered for refurbishment and reuse.
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12 July 2026
Agilent Seahorse XF96 metabolic analyser recovered from Monash
A specialist Agilent Seahorse XF96 metabolic analyser recovered from the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for repair and reuse.
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6 July 2026
Two Eppendorf 5810 centrifuges recovered from the University of Melbourne
Two large centrifuges — a working Eppendorf 5810 and a refrigerated 5810R to be repaired — recovered for reuse.
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29 June 2026
A freeze dryer, microtome and three centrifuges recovered from the University of Melbourne
Three refrigerated centrifuges, a freeze dryer, a microtome, an immersion circulator and an ultrasonic cleaner — recovered for refurbishment and reuse.
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11 June 2026
Centrifuges, thermocyclers and a spectrophotometer collected
A batch of surplus centrifuges, thermocyclers and a spectrophotometer, headed for refurbishment and reuse.
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2 June 2026
Vacuum pumps, a Rotavap and electrophoresis gear — three pumps already repaired
Vacuum pumps, electrophoresis power supplies, a centrifuge, a Büchi Rotavap and a thermocycler recovered — three faulty pumps already repaired.
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30 April 2026
Stereo microscope, micromanipulators and electrophoresis equipment recovered
A stereo microscope, micromanipulators and electrophoresis equipment saved from disposal.
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15 April 2026
An oscilloscope, incubator and stimulators saved from disposal
An oscilloscope, lab incubator, electrical stimulators and a centrifuge, redirected from disposal to reuse.
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24 March 2026
Oscilloscope, microscope and biological amplifiers rehomed
An oscilloscope, a microscope and a set of biological amplifiers, refurbished and rehomed instead of scrapped.
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15 March 2026
A rescued centrifuge finds a new home at Monash's Brain and Mental Health Institute
A centrifuge recovered from the University of Melbourne is now supporting neuroscience research at Monash University.
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5 March 2026
Centrifuge, microscopes and a DNA sequencer recovered
A centrifuge, microscopes and a DNA sequencer, all marked for disposal, given a second life.
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16 February 2026
Microscopes, projectors, centrifuges and vacuum pumps saved from landfill
Microscopes, projectors, centrifuges and vacuum pumps, all flagged for disposal, recovered for reuse.
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24 January 2026
Varian turbomolecular pump controller rehomed to a lab in South Korea
A recovered Varian turbomolecular pump controller, sold on commission for $2,000, is now supporting research in Yongin-si, South Korea.
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7 December 2025
A 3D-printed repair sends a Büchi vacuum pump to University College Dublin
A damaged Büchi diaphragm vacuum pump, repaired with a 3D-printed cover and tested, is now bound for University College Dublin.
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3 December 2025
An Eppendorf 5415R centrifuge brought back to life
Written off as non-functional, this Eppendorf 5415R refrigerated centrifuge turned out to have a failed power supply — now repaired and ready for reuse.
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2 October 2025
Seven analytical balances recovered from the University of Melbourne
Seven analytical balances from the University of Melbourne Chemistry Department, collected for refurbishment and reuse.
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