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SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, MINNA (SEDI-M )

The Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Minna was set up with the following mandates:

  • Research into and develop systems for the mass-production of:
  • School science laboratory apparatus for physics, chemistry, biology, introductory technology, social studies, etc
  • Scientific Equipment for research, industry and higher institution.
  • Measuring and control instruments for electrical, electronics, mechanical workshop artisanal etc. industries and utility equipments.
  • Instruments for land surveying, geophysical investigations, meteorological observations etc.
  • Transfer scientific equipment manufacturing technologies to private sector industries and render consultancy and extension services to organizations.

The Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Minna has made remarkable progress in development of Science Infrastructure in Nigeria. The Institute has produced many scientific instruments, laboratory materials and supplies, and scientific equipment for schools, hospitals and industries. Some of the technologies developed or acquired are:

  • Test tube Producing Machine
  • Soxhlet Extractor Apparatus
  • Laboratory Plastic Wares.

Test Tube Producing Machine

Soxhlet Extractor Apparatus

Laboratory Plastic Wares.


Test Tube Producing Machine

SEDI-M has acquired a test tube producing machine for producing test tubes of different sizes using glass tubings. The machine has an installed capacity of one million pieces per annum. With this machine, test tubes of different sizes have been produced for schools and medical laboratories.

Soxhlet Extractor Apparatus

This apparatus is for chemical solvents extraction.

Laboratory Plastic Wares

SEDI-M has acquired the technology for manufacture of different plastic wares required by laboratories in schools, hospitals and industries. The plastic wares include measuring cylinders, beakers, funnel, water dispenser, container, protractor. Different sizes of these products can be produced.

more information can be found on http://www.sediminna.naseni.org

 
Engr Mahmood
Engr M.N. Mahmood
DIRECTOR & Chief Executive, SEDI-M
 
MISSION


“To establish and nurture an appropriate and dynamic Science and Engineering infrastructure base for achieving home initiated and home sustained industrialization through the development of relevant processes, capital goods and equipment necessary for job creation, national economic well being and progress”.

 

VISION


“To create an enabling knowledge-driven environment for local mass-production of standard parts, goods and services required for the nation's technology advancement”

 
       
             
Last updated: December 12, 2005
National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure, Idu Industrial Area,
P.M.B. 391 Garki Abuja, Nigeria.

Telephone: 234-9-
5239649, 5212475 Fax: 09-5232698
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