Experimental set-ups

We use computer-aided design (CAD) to sketch components or entire experimental set-ups, which are then produced by in-house 3-D printing or using contract manufacturing. We combine the manufactured parts with optical sensors for imaging, and loggers for data acquisition into experimental set-ups.

We use open source solutions (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry pie) to combine and control various parts of set-ups. Some of our customized set-ups are installed inside our own climate chambers, which allows us to do experiments with plants or earthworms under controlled environmental conditions. We have also designed and produced specific measurement equipment, for example for measurement of soil mechanical properties.

We are happy to assist scientists from other research groups – if you are interested, get in contact with us.

Selected publications

Sjulgård et al., 2021, Environmental and Experimental Botany 188, 104494; Colombi et al., 2021, Soil & Tillage Research 205, 104769; Arrazola et al., 2022, Applied Soil Ecology 178, 104568.

On-going projects

The lab facilities and resources are important for several of our on-going research projects.