Become a Facility

Are you interested in becoming a participating facility within the Facility Online Manager (FOM) network? We welcome all facilities inside MTU to join our collaborative facility management platform that streamlines and automates access to state-of-the-art research equipment and resources.

Benefits of Joining FOM

  • Increased Visibility: Gain exposure to a broader audience across campus.
  • Streamlined Operations: Utilize the FOM system for efficient resource management and equipment reservations.
  • Use Fee Billing: Simplify billing processes for usage fees associated with instrument access.
  • Reduction of Duplication: Minimize redundancy in equipment across campus by facilitating shared access to instruments.

How to Get Started

  1. Review the FOM Manual: Familiarize yourself with the FOM system by reviewing the FOM Manuals.
  2. Fill Out the FOM New Facility Request Form: Complete the form to request assistance for your facility's instrument management.
  3. Set Up Your Facility in FOM: Once approved, your facility will be integrated into the FOM network, allowing you to start using the platform.
    1. Start adding resources to your facility in FOM.
    2. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure your facility’s needs are met and any technical requirements are addressed.
    3. Complete the Instrument Management Request form if you need assistance with setting up interlocks on your equipment.

FOM New Facility Request

If you would like to set up your facility/lab/equipment in FOM, please fill out the new facility request form. This request will be sent to MTU IT for processing.

FOM Instrument Management Request

If your facility requires power interlocks on equipment, please fill out the FOM Instrument Management Request Form. This request will be sent to MTU IT for processing.

FOM Instrument Management Request Form

Once you have completed the form, the IT team will review your request and follow up with you as soon as possible. 

Please provide the following information, *indicates a required field:

Describe the instrument to be managed.

Describe room number where instrument is located.

List network jack closest to instrument and estimated distance. N/A if none.

Type of control desired.

Please call to discuss if lengthy.

Requested installation date.

List billing index for interlocking equipment purchase (if needed) and network port activation.