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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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#NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication #microstructure
December 19, 2025 at 3:14 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
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
🔬 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
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
Day Four - our last day of ANFF-SA's 2025 Microengineering School

We finished our outstanding 2025 line up of experts from Australia and around the world with more insightful speakers. We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, partners and the many volunteers for your generous support each year.
July 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Day #3 ANFF-SA's Microengineering School

Insightful presentations from Dr Srihari (Hari) Rajgopal and John Wrbanek (NASA Glenn Research Center), Richard McMahon (R. McMahon Watchmakers and McMahon Micro Machining), Mark Cherrill and Benjamin Johnston (OptoFab Macquarie University)

#NCRIS
July 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Day Two of ANFF-SA's Microengineering School was brilliant! Today we were treated to another stellar line up of presentations. A BIG thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

The afternoon was filled with practicals where participants get hands on experience in microfabrication!

#NCRIS
July 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What a first day! ANFF-SA kicked off our 12th annual Microengineering Winter School today and we welcomed our special guest speakers and attendees who are visiting from across South Australia, Australia and the world!

#NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
✨ Work Experience at ANFF-SA ✨
Recently hosted work experience student from Saint Ignatius'​ College at our UniSA Mawson Lakes campus.
He explored our world-class micro and nanofabrication facilities including our 3D printing, Precision Engineering Centre and ISO Class 5 & 6 clean room environments.
July 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM