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Welcome

The FabLab is a Class 1000 research cleanroom located in the Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building. The lab supports research and development programs in nano science and technology, micro-electromechanical systems, semiconductors, materials and devices for electronics, bioscience and bioengineering, and sensor/actuator systems. FabLab is open to users from across the university community as well as government and industry.

Classes in FabLab

The FabLab is not only used for work and research. We have a growing number of classes utilizing this state of the art facility giving students hands on experience learning the processes and techniques used to make our electronics and devices.

Click here to learn more about classes in the lab.


Announcements

Ongoing

Cl and F etchers are planned to be shut down for a week from Monday 7/10/2023 to Sunday 7/16/2023 depending on the progress of new gas line installation this week. Keep an eye on the announcements for updates.

Ongoing

External Materials If you plan to bring external materials into the lab, please notify the FabLab staff to ensure proper safety protocols and any equipment arrangements can be made. Please submit an External Materials Request form for each material you will bring. This form can be found on the Fablab equipment page.

Ongoing

Denton e beam system off line due to hi vacuum pump failure.

Ongoing

Dicing saw "A" is back in operation but Dicing saw "B" is not working.

Ongoing

New rates and target limitations are established for AJA ATC Orion 8 Sputtering system. See scheduler reservations for details.

Ongoing

If you run a process that has variable rates (i.e.- ALD, furnace, sputter, etc.), make sure you write in the final dollar amount in the Description of Operation section of your reservation along with the reservation ID number of the original run. Otherwise you will be charged for the full rates.

Using the lab

If you are interested in using the instruments in the lab please complete the steps on the Become a User page. Additionally, introduce yourself to the FabLab staff and discuss your project. This will allow us to understand your needs and develop a plan for your work or research.

Acknowledging NanoCenter and FabLab

The NanoCenter and FabLab need your help! Acknowledging the support given by the NanoCenter in your presentations and publications help us out tremendously.

Read how to acknowledge

Hours

Current hours are:
7:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday

The Main FabLab is open 24/7 with restricted after hours access between 8:00pm - 7:00am.

FabLab Contact Information

Location

2302 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building

Staff

John Abrahams

Director, FabLab

[email protected]
301-405-5018

Nam Kim

Staff, FabLab

[email protected]
301-405-6664

Jon Hummel

Staff, FabLab

[email protected]
301-405-5017

Tom Loughran

Staff, FabLab

[email protected]
301-405-3642

Mark Lecates

Staff, FabLab

[email protected]
301-405-5197

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