Welcome to the Michigan Tech Facility Online Manager (FOM)
Michigan Tech’s Facility Online Manager (FOM) is an online application available to Michigan Tech research groups for public and private lab management. FOM is an efficient equipment management and scheduling solution that supports unlimited equipment, facilities, and users, making it ideal for both simple and complex management needs.
Key Features
- Unlimited capacity for equipment and users
- Versatile for scheduling and management
- Suitable for individual labs and campus-wide use
About FOM
MTU purchased the system from FOM Networks Inc. in 2024 through generous cost-sharing contributions from various departments, including:
- Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL)
- Advanced Power System Research Center (APSRC)
- Chemistry Department
- Health Research Institute (HRI)
- Institute of Materials Processing (IMP)
- Materials Science Department (MSE)
- MicroFabrication Facility (MFF)
- Vice President for Research (VPR)
Explore Our Sections
- User Guides: Manuals and video resources for users.
- Participating Facilities: List of facilities in the MTU FOM system.
- Become an Internal User: Steps for MTU faculty, students, and staff.
- Become a Facility: Add your equipment or lab to the MTU FOM system.
- External Users: Information for external collaborators.
- Contact Us: Reach out for support or inquiries.
Why Choose FOM?
- Increase visibility for your facility and its equipment
- Streamline operations and bookings.
- Foster collaboration across departments.
- Simplify instrument use tracking and billing.
- Reduce unnecessary duplication of equipment.
- Orient new faculty and staff to MTU facilities and equipment.
If you are interested in using FOM for your lab, please visit the Become a Facility page.