The Australian National Fabrication Facility is now accepting applications for the 2025 Frater Awards. The Frater Awards are an annual professional development award given to exceptional ANFF staff to foster technical and professional growth via national or international activities. The awards are named in honour of Dr Robert Frater AO, ANFF’s first chairman, who keenly […]
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The Australian National Fabrication Facility is delighted to announce A/Prof Steve Shu as the new Academic Director of the University of Sydney’s Research and Prototype Foundry and the ANFF-NSW USyd Hub Director. Associate Professor Shu brings with him a wealth of experience, holding a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Melbourne
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ANFF took centre stage at the 2025 European Nanofabrication Research Infrastructure Symposium (ENRIS) in Bologna, Italy, where its delegation of experts shared insights into advanced manufacturing, client engagement and open-access facility management. ENRIS is a biannual international symposium on nanofabrication cleanroom operation, facility management, user training and best practices organised every two years by EuroNanoLab,
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ANFF-supported researchers made a strong showing in the AEA Ignite program, with 20% of all recipients making use of ANFF facilities. This highlights the value of ANFF’s infrastructure and expertise in accelerating research translation. We applaud these clients for advancing innovations with real-world impact. The Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program helps fast-track groundbreaking
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The ANFF-QLD Facility at the University of Queensland is seeking to appoint a Senior Process Development Engineer (Microfluidics and micro and nano devices Fabrication) to support researchers in utilising ANFF’s advanced micro- and nanofabrication capabilities. Reporting to the ANFF-QLD Facility Manager, you will primarily focus on providing technical solutions and support, including microfluidic device fabrication,
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Join ANFF-NSW at the USyd Research & Prototype Foundry As the Process Engineer: Optical Lithography, you will be responsible for managing and operating specialised optical lithography equipment and developing and maintaining all optical lithography processes within the Research and Prototype Foundry. Using your technical expertise, you will provide sound, expert technical support and advice to
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Quantum Pioneer Andrew Dzurak Joins Pearcey Hall of Fame Prof Andrew Dzurak was elevated to the Pearcey Hall of Fame in November 2024. As Andrew was overseas at the time of the presentation, the Chair of the Pearcey Foundation presented the certificate in person on Friday 14 February at the Diraq lab at UNSW Campus
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Celebrating ANFF-SA Node Director Craig Priest’s Decade of Leadership ANFF is thrilled to congratulate Prof Craig Priest on his 10-year milestone as ANFF-SA Node Director. Since taking on the role in 2015, Craig has been instrumental in expanding the SA team and facilities, making South Australia one of the country’s leading micro- and nanofabrication hubs
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Job opportunity: Senior Nanofabrication Technologist (ANFF-SA) ANFF-SA is seeking a talented Senior Nanofabrication Technologist to join our awesome team in a full-time role until 30 June 2028 with $112,142 p.a. + 17% super. Located at the Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia Mawson Lakes campus. This role is responsible for leading the consultancy and
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Simon Doe Departs ANFF for New Role at Weld Australia ANFF bids a fond farewell to ANFF-SA Facility Manager Simon Doe, who has been a cornerstone of the organisation for 16 years, including 9 years as ANFF’s National Facility Manager. Simon’s leadership, dedication and vision have significantly contributed to ANFF’s growth and continued success. As
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Honouring legacy and Welcoming new faces at ANFF-QLD After 17 years of service to the Queensland Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-QLD), Prof. Justin Cooper-White stepped aside as Node Director at the end of 2024. As one of ANFF’s founding Node directors, Justin was integral to establishing, maintaining and building the ANFF-QLD capabilities
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Fresh faces in ANFF–Materials at the University of Wollongong The Australian National Fabrication Facility is excited to announce staff changes in our ANFF–Materials Node. Mr Daniel Lawrence has been promoted to the leadership team of the ANFF–Materials Node as Facility Manager, while Dr Jeremy DiNoro joins the University of Wollongong (UoW) Hub as an Additive
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