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ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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The Dietrich School Machine Shop specializes in mechanical design, fabrication, and repair of research equipment and instrumentation. We can turn concepts, sketches, or CAD models into reality, offering services from vacuum pump repairs to custom mechanical designs for all Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences departments. Shop equipment includes a CNC Water Jet Machining Center with rotary, CNC 25T Press Brake, CNC 5 axis mill, multiple CNC 3 axis mills with 4th axis option, CNC lathe, CNC knee mills, bandsaws, sheet metal fabrication tools, manual lathes, manual mills, TIG welders, assorted hand tools, multiple 3D filament printers, and a 3D resin printer. Access to the Machine Shop is limited to trained and approved Dietrich School research personnel and Student Machine Shop access is granted on a machine-by-machine basis. Qualified users may receive 24/7 key card access to the Student Machine Shop, under the buddy system. Safety compliance is mandatory and violations result in loss of access. For PI-sponsored project eligibility, contact the shop supervisor.
Primary Sq. Ft: 5176
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
7:30 am – 3:30 pm |
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24/7 Student Shop access for pairs of trained users |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Shawn Artman |
Supervisor (Facility Director)
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412-642-8412
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sha58@pitt.edu
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105 NPL/VNGRF
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| William Strang |
Staff Laboratory Machinist
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412-642-8412
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bis25@pitt.edu
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105 NPL/VNGRF
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| Jeff Tomaszewski |
Staff Laboratory Machinist
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412-642-8412
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jet92@pitt.edu
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105 NPL/VNGRF
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| Kyle Bussard |
Staff Laboratory Machinist
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412-642-8412
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kdb98@pitt.edu
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105 NPL/VNGRF
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| Aaron Ciuca |
Staff Machine Specialist
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412-642-8412
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aac164@pitt.edu
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105 NPL/VNGRF
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