Inventables

This is where we usually buy our lab supplies. They have a wide selection and products are in great quality. This is a one stop shop for all lab equipment as well. I like how the products in their website are sorted out by the type of work that you do. Its so easy to look for what you need even if you do not know what an item is called because of the pictures. Customer service will help you find the right product your looking for. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who is in need of lab stuff.

Strengths: high quality products and good customer service

Needs to improve: no weakness

Our R&D lab engineers purchased a desktop CNC machining drill system for our machine shop use. It' very reliable and gets used by many engineers. The precision performance is beyond expectations.

Strengths: High end lab equipment/machine shop

Needs to improve: Expensive a long leadtimes

Invent ambles is a Greta source for PLA and ABS filament for FDM machines like the Makerbot. They also sell casting materials and plastic sheets. Prices are reasonable and shipment is fairly quick.

Strengths: Materials for prototyping

Needs to improve: None