As we approach the end of the year and the beginning of 2024, the CNF is set to upgrade its lab management software. Our current 20-year-old system (CORAL) will be replaced with NEMO, an intuitive and user-friendly laboratory logistics software suite developed by NIST. NEMO is designed to manage tool reservations, enable and disable tools, track usage, and facilitate the billing of user charges.

To ensure a smooth transition to the new software, the staff will perform training sessions for users and will need two days to ensure the proper functioning of the system. Therefore, the CNF will reopen on Thursday, January 4th, at 12 noon. NEMO training sessions will be conducted on Tuesday, January 2nd, and Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.

The College of Engineering facilities team continues working on a long-term solution to restore the CNF to 24/7 operation. While additional time is needed, we are maintaining extended operating hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays until the end of January 2024. The schedule is provided on our lab hours webpage.

Important Dates:

  • CNF will be closed for winter break 12 noon Friday December 22, 2023
  • CNF will reopen on Thursday January 4th at 12:00 noon featuring the new lab management software (NEMO)
  • NEMO introduction and intial training:

Please check back on our Lab Hours webpage for the most current lab hours.