Welcome to The DEN
The Design Equipment Nexus (The DEN) is a library of parts and equipment available to Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) and Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduate students. You can borrow items for school and personal projects, at no charge, for as long as you need.
Get started by logging in with your UW credentials (top right), then browse the inventory to see available equipment, parts, and free items.
Contact Chris McClellan if you have suggestions or questions about The DEN.
How it works
The DEN works like a traditional library: you borrow items when you need them, then return them so other students can use them.
Borrow
Log in with your UW credentials, browse the inventory, add items to your Wish List, and book an appointment to pick them up.
Return
Return borrowed items by the agreed date. Be sure to book an appointment so someone is available to receive the return.
Donate
The DEN runs entirely on donations from SYDE and BME students. At the end of each term, donate unused parts back so future students can benefit.
Keep
To keep a borrowed item, you must pay the fine listed in the inventory. Fines are based on replacement cost. Unpaid fines may block progression to your next academic term or graduation.
Your Profile
When you log in for the first time, a Profile is created for you. It tracks borrowed items and your Wish List. If you notice any discrepancies, contact Chris McClellan.
Wish List
Add the items you'd like to borrow to your Wish List, then book an appointment to pick them up. Please note: inventory is subject to availability, and adding an item does not reserve it.
Book Appointment
Book an appointment for pickups or returns to ensure someone is available. Appointments are typically available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (excluding University closures and holidays).
