Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Scientific Glassblowing Services
Founded in 1968 by William DeFlorio, Yankee Glass Blower has served as a trusted provider of custom glassblowing solutions for scientific applications. Our skilled artisans specialize in crafting precision laboratory glassware and innovative scientific components for corporations, universities, and government agencies nationwide. As a family-owned business headquartered in Massachusetts, we maintain a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility through sustainable practices.Our team combines decades of expertise with an in-house model shop to produce fixtures meeting exacting tolerances. We prioritize customer satisfaction while maintaining industry leadership through technical publications and active participation in professional glassblowing societies. Our dedication to non-corrosive processes and premium materials ensures both product excellence and environmental stewardship.
Services
Custom Laboratory Glassware
Scientific Component Fabrication
Glass Repair Services
Fused Silica Components
Metal-to-Glass Seals
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 55+ years of scientific glassblowing expertise
- Environmentally responsible manufacturing using non-corrosive processes
- In-house model shop for precision fixture production
- Certified experts with industry-leading technical awards
- Direct collaboration with NASA, MIT, and government research agencies
Associations and certifications
- American Scientific Glassblowers Society
- British Scientific Glassblowers Society
Services
Custom Laboratory Glassware
Precision-crafted laboratory glassware tailored to specific research requirements. Utilizing borosilicate and fused silica materials, we produce reactors, flasks, and specialized components with exact dimensional tolerances. Our glassblowers implement advanced techniques to ensure chemical resistance and thermal stability for demanding scientific applications.
Glass Repair Services
Specialized repair of laboratory glass equipment including Schlenk lines, reactor vessels, and precision instruments. Our technicians employ proven methods to restore functionality to damaged glass components while maintaining structural integrity. Services include crack repair, joint replacement, and system modifications for continued research operations.
Fused Silica Components
Manufacturing of high-purity fused silica (quartz) components for extreme temperature and contamination-sensitive applications. Our capabilities include crucibles, optical components, and specialized containment vessels. Components maintain dimensional accuracy while withstanding operating temperatures up to 1200C for semiconductor processing and materials research.
People
Patrick DeFlorio
President
President of Yankee Glass Blower since 2008, Patrick DeFlorio has practiced scientific glassblowing for over 40 years. A published expert in glassblowing safety and techniques, he leads fabrication operations while maintaining active involvement in industry standards development.
Questions
What scientific glassblowing services do you offer?
We provide custom laboratory glassware fabrication, fused silica component manufacturing, glass repair services, and specialized scientific equipment production using precision glassblowing techniques.
How long have you been in business?
Yankee Glassblower has served scientific communities since 1968, providing over 55 years of specialized glassblowing expertise for research and industrial applications.
What glass materials do you work with?
We utilize borosilicate, fused silica (quartz), lead glass, aluminosilicate, and specialty glasses. Our inventory includes Pyrex®, Corning 7052, and custom formulations for specific scientific requirements.
Do you serve clients outside Massachusetts?
Yes, we provide glassblowing services nationwide, supporting research institutions, laboratories, and manufacturing clients across the United States.
