The Workshop and Machine Shop has the technical staff and processes to prepare standard and customized samples from diverse natural materials and a wide range of derived composites. A full set of woodworking machines can manufacture samples of any size, shape, morphological characteristic, and surface finish, providing personalized solutions that address specific research needs. Machines and tools suitable for basic operations on metals and other materials are also available to create customized scientific equipment or related accessories, such as special tools, frameworks, grippers, forming moulds, and other items. Components and samples can be conditioned to the required moisture content in four reference climates by the Workshop and Machine Shop’s climatic chambers.