27 River Road, Cowwarr VIC

The Gippsland Mining Hardware & Thermal Testing Lab

A dedicated hands-on facility in Cowwarr equipped with operational ASIC test benches, thermal imaging tunnels, and immersion rigs.

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Gippsland Hardware Lab Real hardware testing under calibrated electrical and thermal loads.

Physical Infrastructure

Specialized Diagnostic & Engineering Stations

Every attendee at our workshops is assigned dedicated equipment. We maintain a strict ratio of no more than eight participants per session to ensure every student receives direct bench guidance.

Station 01 Bench Station

Component-Level Diagnostics & Signal Tracing

Six anti-static bench stations equipped with Siglent 4-channel oscilloscopes, Fluke 87V precision multimeters, Hakko micro-soldering irons, stereo inspection microscopes, and isolated DC power supplies.

Practical Focus: LDO voltage regulator isolation, domain signal chain tracing, and SMD capacitor replacement.

Station 02 Bench Station

Thermal Profiling & Interface Renewal

Dual FLIR thermal imaging stations and precision torque-limiting screwdrivers. Students practice proper heatsink surface preparation, isopropyl cleaning, and phase-change thermal pad positioning.

Practical Focus: Eliminating hot spots, heat sink surface flatness verification, and delta-T measurement.

Station 03 Bench Station

Airflow Wind Tunnel & Static Pressure Lab

A variable-speed duct test bench connected to hot aisle / cold aisle chambers. Measure static pressure drops across various filter media (G4, MERV 8, MERV 13) and test high-RPM fan acoustic baffles.

Practical Focus: CFM curve verification, negative pressure prevention, and acoustic attenuation.

Station 04 Bench Station

Single-Phase Immersion Demonstration Rig

A 4-tank operational single-phase dielectric immersion setup plumbed to an external dry cooler. Features brazed plate heat exchangers, variable frequency pumps, and fan-spoofer control board testing.

Practical Focus: Fluid viscosity management, dielectric safety protocols, and silent operation.

Lab Safety Protocols

Industrial Safety in an Educational Environment

High-amperage direct current circuits and high-velocity server fans present real physical hazards if mishandled. Our laboratory enforces rigorous electrical isolation and physical safety standards.

Isolated variable DC power supplies on all diagnosis benches to prevent busbar arcing.
Class 100 anti-static ESD mats with verified earth ground bonding at every seat.
Integrated hot-exhaust ducting and HEPA/MERV air scrubbers to keep the lab clean and quiet.
Safety glasses, hearing protection, and torque-calibrated precision hand tools supplied to all participants.

Lab Location & Visiting

Focus Layer Core Lab
27 River Road, Cowwarr VIC 3858

We are located approximately 2 hours east of Melbourne CBD via the M1 Princes Freeway. Regional rail connects Southern Cross Station to nearby Traralgon and Sale, with shuttle pickups available for weekend masterclass attendees.

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Lab Availability

Upcoming Workshop Dates in Cowwarr

To maintain our hands-on student-to-bench ratio, sessions are strictly capped. Reserve your workbench seat in advance.

Date	Masterclass / Lab Session	Class Size	Availability	Action
17–18 October 2026	Hands-On ASIC Hardware & Diagnostics Masterclass	8 participants max	3 seats left	Reserve Seat
31 October 2026	Facility Airflow & Thermal Engineering Workshop	10 participants max	4 seats left	Reserve Seat
14 November 2026	Immersion & Dielectric Fluid Practical Lab	6 participants max	2 seats left	Reserve Seat
28–29 November 2026	Hands-On ASIC Hardware & Diagnostics Masterclass	8 participants max	5 seats left	Reserve Seat

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