Glass Lab Staff and Services
Bob Gorman, Scientific Glass Blower
Experience
- Custom scientific glass blowing and repair for research work
- 40 years of experience working at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C.
Education
- GlassBlowing Degree, Salem County Vocational Technical Institute, Carneys Point, New Jersey
Services
Fully equipped glassware fabrication, repair, and consultation for the Purdue campus and region. Inquiries from external academic units, business, and government are welcomed.
- Design and manufacture specialty glassware
- Modify existing glassware
- Repair broken glassware
- Consultation services
- Lathe capabilities from 3mm to 140mm outer diameter
- Ceramic decals and other specialty items

