Work Spaces
Our general collaboratory is a flexible working space open to all of our members, as well as an event space for our in-house programs.
Housed in the Center for Urban Innovation, our spaces not only foster peer-to-peer interactions, but also provide a safe space for curiosity and exploration.
One of the barriers to innovation is the lack of tangible resources and space to develop and try new things.
With the SDZ's laboratories and fabrication space, members of our community are able to implement the evidence-based method to experiment and prototype, bringing their vision to life.
Available Equipment:
Lab membership is required for access to this equipment. Contact discovery.zone@torontomu.ca for details on fees.
Equipment |
Model |
Specs |
| Microwave | EM720C2SE-CB | - 0.7 cu. ft. - 700W |
| RT-PCR | CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR Instrument | - 96-well - 5-color plus FRET - network-connected |
| Thermal Cycler | mini16 | - 16 samples - Heated lid - Can be run using your own device (mobile or computer) - https://www.minipcr.com/products/apps/ |
| Electrophoresis and Gel Visualization system | GELATO | - Gel size: 12x6 cm or two 6x6 cm - Compatible with commonly used buffers: TAE, TBE, SB, etc. |
| Microcentrifuge | Gyro Plus | - Adjustable speed from 1,000 to 12,000 RPM - Includes 2 interchangeable rotors to accomodate: -->6 x 1.5mL microtubes (+6 adapters for 0.2 or .5mL tubes) --> 16 x 0.2mL PCR tubes - Maximum rcf: 6900 x g |
| Laminar flow cabinet | 3950300 | |
| Gel Imaging System | GelDoc Go | |
| Horizontal electrophoresis chamber | Mini-Sub Cell GT System | - Gel tray size: 7x7 cm - Base buffer volume: 270 mL
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| Culture Microscope | CKX53 | |
| Centrifuge | Sorvall X Pro / ST Plus Series | Capacity: 196 x 5/7 mL Blood Tubes, 148 x 9/10 mL Blood Tubes, 96 x 15 mL Conical Tubes, 40 x 50 mL Conical Tubes, 6 Microplates, 4 x 1000 mL BioBottles (with TX-1000 rotors) |
| TABLE TOP BALANCE | VWR-2002P2 | - Weighing capacity: 2000 g - Readability: 0.01 g |
| Pipette gun | ||
| Micropipette | A10, A20, A200, A1000 |
| Equipment | Model | Specs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Fumehoods | ||
| 2 Sinks | ||
| Deionized water system |
| Equipment | Model | Specs |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Incubator | PAN-MCO170AICUVDLPA | - Interior volume: 165 L - Temperature control range: + 5°C Above ambient to +50°C (ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C) |
| Biosafety Cabinet | SterilGard e3: Class II NSF Type A2 | |
| Centrifuge | Sorval X Pro / ST Plus Series | Capacity: 196 x 5/7 mL Blood Tubes, 148 x 9/10 mL Blood Tubes, 96 x 15 mL Conical Tubes, 40 x 50 mL Conical Tubes, 6 Microplates, 4 x 1000 mL BioBottles (with TX-1000 rotors) |
| -80 degree C Freezer | ||
| Table-top Balance | VWR-2002p@ | |
| Pipette Gun |
| Equipment | Model | Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Cutter | Epilog Fusion M2 40 | - max. engraving area: 40" x 28" - resolution: 75 to 1200 DPI |
| 3D Printer | Prusa i3 MK3S | - layer height: 0.05-0.35mm - build volume: 25x21x21 cm - filament diameter: 1.75 mm |