Free fall machine
| Acronym | FFM |
|---|---|
| Uses | Allows biological samples to develop in free fall, thus mitigating the effect of gravity. |
| Inventor | D. Mesland |
| Related items | Clinostat, Random positioning machine, Large diameter centrifuge |
A free fall machine (FFM) is a mechanism designed to permit the development of small biological samples, such as cell cultures, with a simulated effect of micro-gravity under free fall conditions.