About this Provider
ANFF owns and provides access to micro and nanofabrication capabilities for Australia’s researchers and industry. We can assist in both the development of new products and improvements to current production methods. Each Node provides expertise in a specific area, including advanced materials, nanoelectronics & photonics and nano-bio applications. The ANFF commitment to providing a world-class, open-access user facility is underpinned by the sharing of best practice in service provision across the network.
TYPE OF CLIENTS
ANFF’s clients are a diverse group actively engaged in the prototyping phase of components, devices, and systems within product development. They represent both industry and academic institutions, fabricating solutions to address their unique challenges. The following are some recent projects that showcase innovative endeavours undertaken by ANFF’s clients.
- Portable quantum technology-based magnetic field sensors
- Energy-efficient building coatings
- Advanced micro-machining for biomedical research.
- Development of compact magnetometers
- Dental laser technology
- Miniaturised light direction methods
- Enhancements in IVF processes
- Medical gels derived from spinifex grass.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Fabrication can be difficult and daunting, as the development of advanced technologies requires knowledge of many manufacturing techniques. ANFF is the shortcut to that knowledge and its implementation.
ANFF acquires cutting-edge micro and nanofabrication equipment, ensures its upkeep, and makes it accessible to anyone that wishes to use it. The network is able to exceed the aim of simply making equipment available, thanks to its expert engineers.
Our 100+ process specialists push ANFF’s services further and lower the barrier to successful innovation by providing a mixture of advanced training, expert assistance and process development support that isn’t available anywhere else, while continuing to make access to micro and nanofabrication equipment easy.
In 2021, the ANFF-C platform was launched, aimed at realising the commercial potential of new technologies created using ANFF infrastructure.
A broad suite of commercial support is on offer to maximise the success of early-stage ventures as they look towards leaving the nest, headed for the stormy skies of industry.
If you’d like to find out more about ANFF-C, visit our website.
Services
At ANFF facilities, you can choose from two main options for conducting work: direct access or fee-for-service. Both options provide access to the vast knowledge of over 130 ANFF engineers, ready to assist with hands-on training or expert advice on fabrication. Your journey begins with a simple conversation. To learn more and get in touch, please visit our website.
Manufacturing support
Fabrication advice
Equipment training and access
Translation and commercialisation
Equipment
The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) offers access to nearly $500 million in investments, including state-of-the-art equipment that supports the creation of products ranging from semiconductors to textiles. Importantly, this equipment is arranged into specialised suites, which allow for the complete production process from beginning to end. If you’re uncertain about how to begin, consider exploring the directory of equipment on our website.
Deposition
Lithography
Testing and validation
Etching
Laboratory infrastructure
Manufacturing and machining
Materials synthesis and modification
Modelling and device design
Packaging
Separation techniques
Experts
ANFF boasts a network of over 130 engineers and specialists nationwide, eager to assist you in realising your project objectives. If you’re uncertain about how to begin, consider exploring the directory of experts on our website.
Accelerate the commercial journey
Production expertise
Industry trained
Research Experienced
Pricing guidelines of ANFF equipment and staff time are listed in the Access and Pricing Policy – further discussion with Nodes will be needed to incorporate other costs of a project such as material costs.
It is worth discussing pricing options for large or ongoing projects as the nodes may also offer incentives or discounts.
