Electronics Workshop

The Electronics Workshop is essential for the development of new techniques and instrumentation at the LMB. Originally set up to provide expertise in X-ray crystallography, the Workshop has capitalised on the rapid changes in electronics over the years, developing a wide range of abilities to support the requirements of LMB scientists. This has resulted in capabilities that are unique in the UK’s biological laboratories.

The engineers’ skills encompass a wide range of current electronic techniques, plus expertise in embedded and PC software across multiple platforms. The Workshop uses a comprehensive set of CAD tools to enable the manufacture of printed circuit boards in-house. Equipment is usually designed and developed from scratch, but may also be adapted from existing systems, depending on the scientist’s requirements.

Many projects are undertaken in partnership with the Mechanical Workshop. Like all the LMB’s resources, the Electronics Workshop is there to serve the researchers, and its skills are at the disposal of all members of the Laboratory, from PhD students to Group Leaders. The Workshop’s staff are always ready to discuss new projects, helping to develop an initial idea into a fully functional piece of equipment.