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 ===== Lab Announcements =====
-/8/24 \\
+/11/2025 \\
-On this **Friday, October 11th**, we will be having an Elementary School tour from **12 - 1:30 pm**. We ask that you please plan to use any tool around this time as **lab tools will not be available during this time**. If you are free during this time and would like to share your research/experience with the elementary schoolers, please let Brian know as we believe that would be a cool experience for them!
+As some of you may know, we recently installed a **new laser cutter.** It's much more powerful than the Trotec, with a larger bed as well.
+This means it can cut a much wider range of materials. You can learn more about the new laser cutter [[thunderlaser_nova35 | here]]
-/18/24 \\
-All issues with the laser cutter have now been resolved. If you change any of the default settings in Corel Draw or Job Control, please make sure to change them back after use.
+We are currently phasing out the old Trotec. If you need to laser cut, please request training on the new laser cutter asap. **The Trotec will no longer be available for regular use.** You can find the training request form below the announcements.
-/16/24 \\
+/13/2025 \\
+**The CrystalMark is currently down.** We are waiting for some replacement parts before we continue troubleshooting. The tool has also been moved to the back of the room, to make space for a new laser cutter.
+Update from 2/11/25 - still no luck. We've troubleshot the tool quite a bit and are taking a break for now to focus on other lab tasks. If you are deeply concerned with the status of the CrystalMark, please contact the lab manager.
+/05/2024 __**\\ Winter Mega Announcement**__ \\ \\
+There will be **no training offered from 12/20/24 through 01/06/25.** Additionally, training will be extremely limited from 12/9/24 through 12/20/24 due to limited Workshop Wizard availability.
+Elings Hall will be closed to those without swipe access from 12/20 through 01/06. During this time, there will be **intermittent DI Water and Exhaust work, preventing safe use of the fume hoods.** Please take this time for vacation, data analysis, or other activities that do not require lab use.
+**We are currently experiencing some waterjet issues.** The pinch valve that controls abrasive flow is cracked. We are working on a fix, but it may require some replacement parts. **ETA for new parts is Tuesday 12/17**
+Happy holidays and see you next year!! ⭐🌲⛄
-The **Bambu X1C is back in service**
-/06/24 \\
-This summer, **the Innovation Workshop is moving to Elings 3430.** For more information, {{announcements:iw_merge_memo.pdf |please see this memo.}}
-In other news, we finally received a cartridge of **FormLabs Silicone 40A resin.** Please reach out to me if you are interested in using it for your research. It's about double the cost of other FormLabs resins, but has an unparalleled combination of softness & temperature resistance.