Friends of ANFF

ANFF is cornerstone of Australian R&D, but we don’t operate alone. This page contains information about like-minded organisations that can help to support your projects. If you’re an ANFF client and would like an introduction to any of the groups mentioned on this page, get in touch and we’d be delighted to help you find the right person for what you need.

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MNT International Partners

Through the Micro-NanoTechnology (MNT) network, ANFF has well-established relationships with international partners that have similar mandates to accelerate research and innovation. For knowledge exchange and to explore collaborative opportunities, we attend annual workshops with organisations in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Find out more by clicking below.

CMC Microsystems (CMC)

Canada
Area of Expertise:

CAD, Fabrication

Circuits Multi-Projets® (CMP)

France
Area of Expertise:
Prototyping and low volume fabrication

EUROPRACTICE

Belgium, Germany, Ireland, France, UK
Area of Expertise:
Multi-Project-Wafer (MPW) services

Integrated Circuit Design Education Centre (IDEC)

South Korea
Area of Expertise:

CAD / Design

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

United Kingdom
Area of Expertise:

Particle physics, scientific computing, laser development, space research, and technology

Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI)

Taiwan
Area of Expertise:

Chip design and semiconductor fabrication

VLSI Design and Education Center (VDEC)

Japan
Area of Expertise:

Design and supports on VLSI chip fabrication

Global Partners

Euro Nano Lab

Europe
Area of Expertise:

Complex Micro/Nanodevice Fabrication, Integrated Cleanroom Contributions, Central-Hub-Coordinated User Access, Nanofabrication Equipment and Expertise, Technology Development, Knowledge Base Establishment, Multidisciplinary Outreach, “Nanofabrication Building Blocks” Creation, Quantum Technologies Expertise, 2D Materials Expertise, Nanobiosciences Expertise, Neuromorphic Computing Expertise, Astronomy and Space Exploration Collaboration, Technology Transfer to Start-ups and SMEs, Addressing Societal Challenges, ESFRI Recognition, International Influence.

Narlabs

Taiwan
Area of Expertise:

National Laboratory Animal Center (NLAC), National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE), National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC), Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI), Taiwan Instrument Research Institute (TIRI), Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (STPI), Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI).

Callaghan Innovation

New Zealand
Area of Expertise:

Collaborative managed cleanrooms, Multi-disciplinary experts, Direct Write UV Photolithography, Ultrasound, Textiles, Thick dry-film photoresists, Wafer dicing, Electrospinning, PZT machining, Laser structuring, Greyscale Lithography, Hyperspectral imaging, Tailored polymers and coatings, Modelling, Connector to professional research and engineering capability.

Domestic Associations

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Medical Technology Association of Australia

Australia

The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is the national association representing companies in the medical technology industry. MTAA aims to ensure the benefits of modern, innovative and reliable medical technology are delivered effectively to provide better health outcomes to the Australian community.

https://www.mtaa.org.au/

Area of Expertise:

Representing manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology.

Academy Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI)

Australia

The Academy was created in response to the long-standing challenge of how best to develop and nurture the research infrastructure workforce. ACRI represents a dedicated voice and community for research infrastructure specialists. Its purpose is to advocate for clear career progression paths, tailor professional development opportunities to the specific needs of the workforce, and foster a community of peers for effective knowledge diffusion.

https://www.acri.org.au/

Area of Expertise:

A not-for-profit organisation established to serve the research infrastructure community.