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ANFF-SA is a world-class micro and nanofabrication facility providing access to cutting-edge equipment with support from expert staff specialising in microfluidics, organic electronics, biomaterials, novel semiconductor materials and characterisation.
Some photos from our free photolithography and etching workshop in our world-class cleanroom facilities (Class 1000 ISO 6 and Class 100 ISO5) at our Mawson Lakes campus.

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December 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
3D printed scale models at #IndoPac25

A few weeks ago the ANFF South Australia Testlab 3D printed scale models for Saab Australia’s stand at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition.

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3D printed scale models at #IndoPac25 A few weeks ago the ANFF South Australia Testlab 3D printed scale models for Saab Australia’s stand at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. Print...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Congratulations to Brendan Schawl for receiving the 2025 FII Director’s Research Support Award!

Brendan is a leading expert for ultra-precision machining optics. ANFF-SA is thrilled that he's been recognised for his invaluable research support.

#NCRISImpact #FutureIndustriesInstitute #awards
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
🌟 Self-Healing Concrete Sewer Systems 🌟
A team of researchers at University of South Australia, led by Professor Yan Zhuge including PhD candidate Hossein Sanaei Ataabadi, are enhancing concrete durability by improving its self-healing capability.

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December 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Trista, ANFF-SA Microfabrication Technologist, manufactured microfluidic devices for Children's Cancer Institute in our ISO 6 (class 1000) cleanroom.

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#NCRISImpact #ANFFNetwork #advancedfabrication #microfabrication #medicalresearch #AdelaideUniversity
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
📲 Ultra-Fast 6G Wireless Communication To Leverage Terahertz Technology

A research group at the forefront of terahertz technology is the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory based at University of Adelaide supported by fabrication collaboration at ANFF-SA.

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#NCRIS
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
✨ Free photolithography and etching workshop (including lunch) at UniSA's Mawson Lakes Campus.
12:15-4pm, Wednesday 3 Dec 2025
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#undergrad #postgrad #masters #honours #Phdcandidate #researcher #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
There's a diamond at the end of this rainbow! 🌈💎

The beautiful rainbow pattern was captured on our single point diamond turning machine, Precitech Nanoform 700 Ultra; thin-film interference from light waves reflected from coolant on the diamond tipped tool.

#NCRISImpact I Adelaide University
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
✨ “Printing and Writing for Microfluidics” #microTAS 2025 workshop, Adelaide, South Australia✨

Day filled with presentations and hands-on practicals.

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#NCRIS #UpNano #3DPrinting #nanotech #microfluidics #advancedmanufacturing
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Wow #microTAS2025 is next level!

Thank you to everyone that's visited The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) booth. Lots of fantastic discussions & connections with researchers, industry, clients & other exhibitors from around the world.

#Adelaide #advancedmanufacturing #microtas
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
@anff.org.au is at #MicroTAS2025 2-6 Nov 2025!

Visit us at booth 56, #Adelaide Convention Centre

ANFF offers affordable open access to specialist fabrication capabilities distributed across Australia with over 500 state-of-the-art micro & nanofabrication equipment.

#microfluidics #labonachip
November 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🎉 ANFF-SA Announcement! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome Rodney Pratt into the new role of ANFF-SA Operations Manager.

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#NCRIS #announcement #nano #anff #nanofab #microfab #engineering #advancedmanufacturing #southaustralia #australia
October 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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📰✨ Hot off the press! The October 2025 issue of NanoNews is here! Dive into the latest breakthroughs and community highlights from across the ANFF network.

Whether you're a researcher, industry partner or just nano-curious — there's something for everyone.

@anff-sa.com #NCRIS #Newsletter
ANFF NanoNews October 2025
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October 7, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Proud to be a Finalist at Industry Update's Australian Manufacturing Awards 2025! Excited to celebrate innovation and excellence in our industry. Find out more at www.industryupdate.com.au/article/aust...
#AMTIL #ANFFNetwork @anff-sa.com #AdvancedManufacturing #Nanofabrication #Innovation
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Art + Science + Engineering

Plateau’s Dream by Deirdre Feeney, an artist and Senior Lecturer of Contemporary Art at University of South Australia.

Deirdre collaborated with ANFF-SA utilising our expertise in optics, 3D printing and microfabrication.

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October 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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@anff.org.au and @anff-sa.com celebrate Mark Cherrill's promotion to ANFF-SA Facility Manager! From F1 🏎️ to microfluidics 🏎️, Mark's decade of excellence at ANFF continues to drive innovation. Congrats, Mark! 👏

#NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #Leadership #PrecisionEngineering #AdvancedManufacturing
Mark Cherrill promoted to ANFF-SA Facility Manager - Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited
‘When people ask what I do, I usually say that we make really small things that no one else can or wants to make.’ With this trademark modesty, Mark Cherrill sums up a career defined by creativity, pr...
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October 1, 2025 at 5:59 AM
🔬 Fabric analysis key to Vickers Vimy relocation and preservation which suggests original fabric still present ✈️ Only two of the historic #VickersVimy aircrafts remain in the world; @sciencemuseum.org.uk and Adelaide Airport

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#NCRIS #planespotting #microscopy
September 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
🎉 ANFF-SA Announcement! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Mark Cherrill has been appointed our Facility Manager.

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#NCRIS #announcement #nano #anff #nanofab #microfab #precision #engineering #southaustralia #australia
September 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Proud to continue support for Fusion Racing, Charles Campbell College. Analysed the surface roughness of their car and assembled remaining components in our ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom.

Goodluck representing Australia at the 2025 STEM Racing World Finals!

#NCRISImpact #STEM #Education #UniSA
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Chips, the Koala 🐨

How could we not create a miniature Chips when The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and UpNano will both be exhibiting at @microtas.bsky.social in Adelaide?!

Printed on our NanoOne 2PP based at ANFF-SA, Mawson Lakes, UniSA

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September 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🔦 ANFF-SA Spotlight 🔦

Daniel Williams: our Additive Manufacturing Technologist managing the ANFF-SA Testlab.

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#3DPrinting #rapidprototyping #additivemanufacturing #engineering #3DScanning #unisa #anff-sa #NCRIS
September 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
SA to USA! Prof. David Ottaway collab with MIT led to Billet Lab + ANFF-SA machining Frosti Lite Reflector Mirrors for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

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#diamondturning #ultra-precision #Precitech #Nanoform700Ultra #NCRIS #SpaceScience
September 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
👀 Virtual reality is building nanotechnology capabilities for future generations!

ANFF-SA has unveiled the first "ANFF Virtual Reality Training for Nanotechnology Equipment and Processes."

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#NCRISI #nanofabrication #virtualreality #VR @anff.org.au
Virtual reality is building nanotechnology capabilities for future generations
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August 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Welcome back Sophia Su!

We are thrilled to have you back from parental leave as ANFF-SA Nanofabrication Technologist.

Sophia is excited to dive back into the nano- and micro-scale world. Reach out if you could use her expertise on your next project.

#NCRISImpact #MeetTheTeam
August 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
🔥 2025 ANFF-SA Microengineering School reaches 1000th participant🔥

Blend of hands-on experience, exposure to cutting-edge facilities, industry leaders and world-class expert insights with attendees from South Australia, Australia and the world! 8 lectures, 8 Insight talks, and 8 practical sessions!
July 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM