A 3D-printed repair sends a Büchi vacuum pump to University College Dublin

Another piece of scientific equipment given a second life, and now heading to Ireland. This Büchi diaphragm vacuum pump was originally decommissioned from Monash University after the back panel was damaged. Instead of letting it become e-waste, Jack McNamara restored it to give it a second life. To get it running again, he: - 3D-modelled and fabricated a new rear cover - Made a replacement foot - Fully tested the pump to confirm strong vacuum performance The refurbished unit has now been sent to University College Dublin. Great to see high-quality lab equipment staying in circulation and supporting research rather than ending up as waste.