[labnetwork] Used/refurbished fab equipment suppliers

Tue Sep 15 03:46:04 EDT 2026

Hi David,

I was quiet happy with Bridgetronic.

Best regards,
Paul

Von: labnetwork <labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu> Im Auftrag von David Carlson
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Hi all,
Thank you so much for the advice and recommendations! I'm glad to hear there are some non-sleazy suppliers out there. It sounds like there are lots of awful experiences with CAE. Perhaps there are grounds for some sort of class action suit...

David
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You might also consider Moov, Fabsurplus, Bridgetronic, or even Bid-service.

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From: labnetwork <labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu> On Behalf Of Mark Chiappa
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2026 2:40 AM
To: David Carlson <david.carlson at octavephotonics.com>; labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: Re: [labnetwork] Used/refurbished fab equipment suppliers

Hi David,

I have heard exactly the same thing and more about CAE.  I've also heard selling to them has been a real trial for some.

On a brighter note, we have bought from and sold to Class one in the past and they were excellent even sending technicians to us to pack up the equipment.

https://www.classoneequipment.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.classoneequipment.com/__;!!O7_YSHcmd9jp3hj_4dEAcyQ!3GW6gYgvXJRsUFyEvj3s-ZYPLTPEO_hgGoS5FyDN7rQlbnGcosFyhEaLKeg-iHzQK5HwXr_UKbqjxNbwEDNx2XS1prWpYKgR2E5q$>

Kind regards

Mark

Mark Chiappa

NTNU NanoLab

K1-111

Sem Sælansdsvei 14

7034 Trondheim

From: labnetwork <labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu<mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu>> on behalf of David Carlson <david.carlson at octavephotonics.com<mailto:david.carlson at octavephotonics.com>>
Date: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 01:40
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Subject: [labnetwork] Used/refurbished fab equipment suppliers

Hello Labnetwork,

We're looking for recommendations for sellers of used and refurbished fab equipment. Are there any vendors you've had good experiences with?

Also, a word of warning:

We purchased a used benchtop tool in as-is condition with CAE Online and it has been a truly horrible experience. Despite paying in full a year ago, we have still not received our equipment, nor even a ship date, and their staff and management are extremely unhelpful or willing to refund our money. We have never encountered such customer-hostile policies before. Please don't fall for their boasting about being the world's leading supplier of used fab equipment!

Best regards,

David

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