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Agritech and food tech

LAB · UR UNIPOD

Agritech and food tech

Welcome to the Agritech and Food Tech Lab within our Maker Space!

🌿SmartHydroponics
🔌IoTField Sensors
🍲FoodProcess Bench
🧬LabBio Workstations

Lab Overview

Welcome to the Agritech and Food Tech Lab within our Maker Space!

Our lab is a vibrant hub where innovation meets sustainability in the realm of agriculture and food technology. Here, we blend cutting-edge technology with traditional agricultural practices to revolutionize the way we grow, process, and consume food.

Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and tools, our lab provides a collaborative environment for researchers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to explore new ideas and develop practical solutions to address challenges in the agriculture and food sectors.

Whether you’re interested in precision farming, vertical gardening, hydroponics, or food processing technologies, our lab offers resources and expertise to support your projects. From soil sensors to drones for crop monitoring, from bioreactors for food fermentation to 3D food printers, we have everything you need to turn your concepts into reality.

What you get

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Pro-grade equipment
Industry-standard tools maintained for safe, reliable use.
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Hands-on training
Workshops and onboarding to bring your skills up to speed.
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Open lab manuals
Documented procedures, safety protocols, and project guides.
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Collaborative space
Work side-by-side with peers, mentors, and visiting experts.
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Safety-first culture
Mandatory orientation and supervised access for new members.
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Project pipeline
From idea to demo day with structured milestones and reviews.

Lab Equipment

Lab EquipmentSoil Nutrient Analyser — Yuntag YT-TR01
2 units · 1 seat · 14+ years

The Yuntag YT-TR01 is a portable soil testing instrument that measures key parameters - macronutrients (N, P, K), pH, moisture, and conductivity - to support precision-agriculture and field…

Lab EquipmentIndustrial Platform Scale — Steinberg SBS-PF-100/10A
1 unit · 1 seat · 14+ years

The Steinberg SBS-PF-100/10A is an industrial digital platform scale with a 100 kg capacity and 10 g resolution, built around a stainless-steel weighing pan and a programmable indicator.…

Lab EquipmentConvection Oven — Maxima 8560250
1 unit · 1 seat · 16+ years

The Maxima 8560250 is a commercial convection oven used for baking and food-process trials. Forced-air heat circulation provides even browning and consistent temperatures across the oven cavity.Typical use:…

Lab EquipmentSpice / Grain Grinder — Waring WSG60
1 unit · 1 seat · 14+ years

The Waring WSG60 is a heavy-duty commercial spice grinder with stainless-steel bowls (120 g capacity) and a 1 hp motor. Hard-anodised blades reduce spices, coffee, herbs and grains…