NCRIS
The Australian National Fabrication Facility is supported by NCRIS, the Federally funded National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. We are one of 28 NCRIS Providers delivering access to world-class expertise, tooling, data and more to support research and innovation across Australia.
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NCRIS Organisations
ANFF is the NCRIS Provider that specialised in fabrication technologies. NCRIS supports a broad suite of 28 Providers covering a large variety of capabilities to support our R&D community.
Each organisation provides a different set of skills and tools, to find out if one of them can help you contact Research Infrastructure Connected (RIC). RIC helps you to find the tools you need and the experts who can shorten the time it takes to get to a working solution.
You can also find out more about NCRIS on our About us page or on the NCRIS website.
ACCESS-NRI: Australia's climate simulator
Earth system models are computer simulations used to explore the dynamics of the planet’s climate and weather, predict future climate and understand how it is changing. Our infrastructure provides world-class simulations for climate and weather at different temporal and spatial scales, specifically designed for Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. Our simulations support research and decision-making by underpinning global, national and state climate projections.
https://www.access-nri.org.au/
Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL)
Astronomy Australia Limited (AAL) is a non-profit organisation, whose members are Australian universities and research organisations with a significant astronomical capability. We work with observatories, infrastructure providers, astronomers, and the Australian Government to advance the goals in the Australian Astronomy Decadal Plan 2016–2025.
https://astronomyaustralia.org.au/
Atlas of Living Australia (ALA)
The ALA is Australia’s national biodiversity data infrastructure. It allows researchers, decision makers and the community to contribute, access and analyse data on Australia’s plants, animals and fungi. The ALA also supports international research as the Australian node of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
ala.org.au/
AuScope
AuScope is Australia’s provider of specialist research tools, data, services, expertise and leadership to Earth and geospatial scientists to help address Australia’s grand challenges including climate change, natural resource security and natural hazards.
auscope.org.au
Australian Access Federation
Established in 2009, the Australian Access Federation (AAF) is Australia’s identity federation and part of a global network of over 61 federations around the world. The AAF is a vital part of the Australian eResearch infrastructure landscape enabling safe and secure exchange of information between education and research institutions both locally and internationally.
aaf.edu.au
Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)
ACDP helps protect Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock and aquaculture industries, and the general public, from emerging infectious disease threats. It is a high-containment facility designed to allow scientific research into the most dangerous infectious agents in the world.
csiro.au/ACDP
Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering (ACNS)
ANSTO’s ACNS uses beams of neutrons from the OPAL reactor to support scientists and industry to solve complex questions and problems. Neutron scattering enables research into areas of national importance including health, food and materials engineering, among many other fields.
ansto.gov.au/acns
Australian Plant Phenomics Facility
APPF delivers world-leading plant phenomics infrastructure, technologies, tools and expertise that underpins innovative plant phenomics research to accelerate the development of new and improved crops, healthier food and more sustainable agricultural practice.
plantphenomics.org.au
Australian Research Data Commons
The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) provides Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data. It accelerates research and innovation by driving excellence in the creation, analysis and retention of high-quality data assets. The ARDC is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). NCRIS is a national network of world-class research infrastructure projects that support high-quality research that will drive greater innovation in the Australian research sector and the economy more broadly.
ardc.edu.au/
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN)
AURIN delivers critical data and analytical tools to government and researchers across Australia, supporting innovative research and policy decisions on Australian cities and regions. AURIN’s existing digital infrastructure primarily supports research in transport, housing, labour markets, urban and regional planning, impacts of urban environments on population health, liveability and sustainability. Over the next five-year period AURIN aims to lead a national consortium, focused on establishing the foundations for Australia’s Urban Digital Twins, to address climate change, energy transition, and changing demographics.
https://aurin.org.au/
Bioplatforms Australia
We provide access to ‘omics technologies in support of all life science researchers working across human health, agriculture, biodiversity and industry. Bioplatforms is enabled by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
https://bioplatforms.com/
Centre for Accelerator Science (CAS)
ANSTO’s CAS provides access to ion-beam analysis and accelerator mass spectrometry for ultra-sensitive sample characterisation, dating, materials modification and irradiation to researchers and industry, supporting a wide range of research and innovation in areas such as advanced materials development and climate science.
ansto.gov.au/cas
Data Connect Australia
The Data Connect Australia has been at the forefront of integrating health and human services data across Australia. With a robust network of data linkage units, Data Connect Australia empowers researchers to unlock insights into disease, shaping innovative treatments and enhancing health services nationwide. Underpinned by a commitment to privacy and ethical standards, it exemplifies collaborative research, bolstered by substantial support from government and academic sectors. Please note that this provider used to be called Population Health Research Network (PHRN). https://www.phrn.org.au/
EMBL Australia
EMBL Australia is a life science network that supports ambitious research projects and provides access to infrastructure and training to early-career Australian scientists. Through Australia’s associate membership of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Australian researchers can access EMBL’s broad range of world-class infrastructures and international expertise.
Heavy Ion Accelerators
World-leading accelerators for Australian science and industry
The Heavy Ion Accelerators NCRIS project operates world-leading particle accelerators for a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications, for users from Australia and around the world. The project consists of three nodes: the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility at the Australian National University, the Ion Implantation Laboratory at also the Australian National University, and the Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Accelerator Laboratory at the University of Melbourne.
Integrated Marine Observing System
IMOS operates a wide range of observing equipment throughout Australia’s vast and valuable coastal and open ocean estate. IMOS makes all of its data available to the marine and climate science community, other stakeholders and users and international collaborators.
imos.org.au/
Marine National Facility (MNF)
From ice edge to equator, the Marine National Facility (MNF) is Australia’s dedicated ocean research capability which enables world-leading research to increase our understanding of Australia’s vast and valuable marine environment. The MNF is funded by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) and operated by CSIRO on behalf of the nation.
Microscopy Australia
Microscopy Australia provides instruments and expertise in electron, light and scanning probe microscopy, ion and atom probes, X-ray techniques and more, to all Australian researchers, in academia and industry. Enabling research excellence at nine facilities around Australia through NCRIS.
National Computational Infrastructure
The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI Australia) is Australia’s leading high-performance research data and supercomputing organisation, providing expert services to benefit all domains of science, government and industry. https://nci.org.au/
National Deuteration Facility
ANSTO’s NDF, Australia’s only molecular deuteration facility, enables scientists and industry to understand the structure and interactions of molecules at the nanoscale in complex chemical and biological systems using many characterisation techniques through access to specialised research infrastructure and deuteration expertise.
ansto.gov.au/ndf
National Imaging Facility
The National Imaging Facility (NIF) is Australia’s advanced imaging network, enabling imaging science to unlock solutions to major challenges. NIF provides open access to flagship imaging equipment, expertise, tools, data and analysis to address Australia’s strategic science and research priorities.
anif.org.au/
National Sea Simulator (SeaSim)
Discover the future of marine experimental research at the National Sea Simulator, managed by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Our cutting-edge facility employs leading industrial process automation to conduct complex, extensive and long-term aquarium experiments, focusing on Australia’s tropical marine ecosystems. Join us in advancing research and conservation efforts for Australia’s diverse marine estate.
https://www.aims.gov.au/about/facilities/national-sea-simulator
Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre (Pawsey)
Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre is home of Setonix, Australia’s fastest and most energy-efficient supercomputer, delivering the nation’s most advanced AI research infrastructure through massive GPU power. Our integrated platform combines cutting-edge GPU acceleration with AI frameworks, real-time analytics, and advanced remote visualisation services and expertise. This gives researchers nationwide access to the scale, speed and expertise needed to accelerate discovery and innovation across every field, from climate modelling and drug discovery to quantum research and astronomy.
https://pawsey.org.au/
Phenomics Australia
Phenomics Australia is a forward-thinking research infrastructure provider enabling research discovery and high-impact healthcare outcomes in precision medicine. We offer specialised infrastructure, research services and technical expertise dedicated to advancing our fundamental understanding of health and disease, and enabling next-generation innovations in healthcare and therapeutic development to benefit all Australians.
phenomicsaustralia.org.au/
Southern Coastal Research Vessel Fleet (Coastal Vessels)
The Southern Coastal Research Vessel Fleet has been established to coordinate vessel use and provide better access to coastal research vessels in Southern Australia. This includes competitive access to fully funded grants of sea time onboard southern coastal research vessels and support for a replacement vessel to upgrade the aging fleet to provide the marine research community with access to contemporary coastal research infrastructure.
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network is an NCRIS funded program. NCRIS is a national network of world-class research infrastructure projects that support high-quality research that will drive greater innovation in the Australian research sector and the economy more broadly.
https://www.tern.org.au/
Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA)
Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA) is the lead agent for the NCRIS “Therapeutic Innovation Australia” project. TIA a national consortium of translational research infrastructure that provides researchers and SMEs the expertise and capabilities required to move a potential therapeutic product along the development pathway.
https://therapeuticinnovation.com.au/
ANFF-connected NCRIS clusters
Because complex research requires diverse expertise, NCRIS providers often layer their services together to provide clients with a complete, end-to-end development pipeline. ANFF works closely within this ecosystem, particularly within the clusters listed below.
Made 2 Measure brings together researchers and industry addressing complex challenges that rely on advanced fabrication, precision measurement and specialised expertise. This NCRIS cluster enables collaboration across disciplines throughout the innovation and translation process. Together, participating facilities provide coordinated access to national research infrastructure, supporting the development of reliable materials, devices and systems that deliver impact for Australia.
Members include
Health and medical researchers investigate solutions to complex problems that are often not easily solved by a single discipline. The NCRIS Health Group is aimed at enabling them collaboratively throughout the innovation and translational process.
Together, we tackle complex, multidisciplinary medical challenges using world-class national research infrastructure. Our experts, data and tools shepherd health discoveries toward better prevention, diagnosis and treatments for Australians.
Members include
