UMass Lowell's Core Research Facilities offer 100 instruments and services to nearly 470 users, including other universities, government agencies and local companies.
The Materials Characterization Laboratory (MCL) is UMass Lowell's central instrumentation facility for the characterization of materials. Learn more.
The Biomolecular Characterization Laboratory (BCL) at UMass Lowell is a centralized location for chemical and biomolecule analysis. Check out our capabilities.
The New England Robotics Validation and Experimentation (NERVE) Center is a dedicated research, testing, and training facility. See the facilities.
The Nanofabrication Lab Wing of the Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center offers clean-room facilities equipped to handle complex research projects that require micro- and nanoscale fabrication. Explore our equipment.
The UMass Lowell Fabric Discovery Center is dedicated space for design, prototyping, pilot manufacturing and testing of high-tech fabrics, flexible electronics and medical textiles. Learn more about next-gen textiles.
The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy Facility offers a new, state of the art JEOL 400 MHz NMR. See the equipment.
The Radiation Laboratory provides controlled radiation environments and analytical measurement services and facilities for proton, neutron and gamma environments. Explore the facility.
Thermal Analysis & Materials Property Lab contains equipment including a DSC, Q20; TGA, Q50; and a DMA, Q800 along with an ARES rheometer. Learn more.