Announcing the inaugural nanoFAB imaging contest
Fabrication and characterization services
on February 13, 2017
Leveraging more than $84M in tools and infrastructure, the nanoFAB is pleased to offer nanofabrication and characterization processes on a fee-for-service basis. From single-specimen materials characterization to prototyping and low-volume production, our staff is dedicated to providing the engineering support required to meet your processing needs. For more information, or to request nanofabrication/characterization services, please fill out our contact form.
Video – UAlberta nanoFAB
on February 2, 2017
An open access national research and development (R&D) centre, the nanoFAB supports academic and industry micro- and nanotechnology applications. With the R&D infrastructure and expertise required to help drive diversification and innovation, the nanoFAB is also helping train tomorrow’s workforce and helping the transition to a knowledge economy. Located at the University of Alberta, the nanoFAB is the largest centre of its kind in Western Canada, and one of only 3 dedicated nanotechnology centres in Canada.
Seminar on 100 kV electron-beam lithography (Raith Nanofabrication) – October 18th, 2017
on October 4, 2017
Public seminar on 100 kV electron-beam lithography (Raith Nanofabrication).
Seminar on 3D printing via two-photon polymerization (Nanoscribe GmbH) – September 27th, 2017
on September 6, 2017
UPDATE: Slides now available. Public seminar on 3D printing via 2-photon polymerization (Nanoscribe GmbH).
New negative-tone EBL resist in stock: AQM SiOx
on August 18, 2017
AQM SiOx may be used as a replacement for Dow Corning HSQ electron-beam resist.
Career Opportunity – NAIT Nanotechnology Systems
on August 4, 2017
The nanoFAB is pleased to share the following career opportunity on behalf of NAIT Nanotechnology Systems. A sessional instructor is needed for the Fall, teaching NANO1100 Cleanroom Practices. Details as follows: Lab components of the course – 8 hrs in class time per week Pay: Approx $30-$50/hr depending on education and experience – NAIT pays sessional instructors 1 additional hour for every hour of […]
Avoiding corrosion when dry-etching aluminum
on May 18, 2017
With the recent installation of our Oxford Instruments Cobra ICPRIE, it is now possible to dry-etch a much wider variety of materials at the nanoFAB, including metals. While some common metals—such as chromium—are straightforward to etch via ICPRIE, others—such as aluminum—require more care. It is the purpose of this post to highlight one subtlety which […]