Australian National Fabrication Facility

At @anff.org.au, we help people make things that are tiny in size but mighty in impact. #NCRISimpact #nanofabrication #AdvancedManufacturing

Every technology has a backstory. These are some of our favourites. New medical devices. Novel quantum technologies. Advanced manufacturing breakthroughs. Download your copy today! #NCRISimpact #ANFFNetwork #Fabrication #Nanotechnology @anff-sa.com

🤝 Strong networks are built on great people. The 2026 ANFF Forum brought together staff from across the country to share ideas, celebrate achievements, learn from one another and explore what's next for Australia's nanofabrication community. @anff-sa.com #NCRISimpact #ResearchInfrastructure

Congrats to our materials team & @anff.org.au: 3 years in the lab developing & applying the most perfect coatings to 2 beamsplitters for @ligo.org to help detect gravitational waves with greater sensitivity than ever before physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social

NCRIS is helping advance more efficient renewable energy technologies for a Net Zero future. Prof. @anitaho-baillie.bsky.social’s team is developing next-generation solar cells, drawing on capabilities at Microscopy Australia and @anff.org.au. Read more: micro.org.au/news/molecul... #NCRISImpact

🎉 ANFF-SA Announcement! 🎉 ANFF-SA is delighted to announce that Izak Lorton has successfully completed his apprenticeship, and now been appointed Micromachining Technician in our Precision Engineering Centre. #NCRISimpact I @anff.org.au I #AdelaideUniversity

ANFF-C has awarded Gate 2 pre-seed funding to Deneb Space to support the commercialisation of its technology that detects unstable motion and stabilises spacecraft in real time. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #Commercialisation

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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳? Early insight can make a meaningful difference. iQ Sense is working to ensure critical health information is available when it is needed most, supporting more informed decisions about animal care. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork

Submissions are now open for ANFF's 2025 Frater Awards, which support ANFF staff in pursuing national or international technical and professional development activities. Full details and application materials are available from the ANFF website. #ANFFNetwork #StaffDevelopment #Careers @anff-sa.com

📰✨ 𝗔𝗡𝗙𝗙’𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! mailchi.mp/anff.org.au/... 👉 Read now and stay ahead in Australian nanotechnology! Dive into the latest nanofabrication breakthroughs, research highlights and network updates. #NCRIS #NCRIS20 #ANFFNetwork @anff-sa.com

Ideas can outpace the tools to test them. Across ANFF, researchers build systems that enable discovery—from clinical chips to quantum devices and microplastics tracking. Capability shapes what comes next. @anff-sa.com @sydney-crf.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au #NCRIS

Prof Lan Fu's amazing journey with Ketone Innovations ketoneinnovations.com.au turning nanomaterials into life-changing breath-monitoring for diabetes "I had no idea that I'd change a person’s life in this way" physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @aip.org.au @anff.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social

At the smallest scales, control changes everything. Across ANFF’s network, researchers are refining materials, sensors and devices to push performance further. #NCRISimpact #NCRIS20 #Nanotechnology #Sensors #MedTech #TransformativeMaterials @anff-sa.com

Capturing the sounds of nature to help biodiversity and conservation - aided by Australia's NCRIS providers @atlasoflivingaus.bsky.social @tern-aus.bsky.social and @ardc.edu.au

ANFF‑supported researchers across Australia are delivering inventive, high‑impact science. Read the full article to see how access to national fabrication capability supports researchers tackling complex, high‑impact questions. #NCRIS #NCRIS20 @anff-sa.com #MedTech #SolarEnergy #UrbanTech #Quantum

Ultra-High Precision Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISImpact I @anff.org.au

Congrats to ecoJet Engineering, a recipient of pre-seed funding from ANFF-C. This company innovates high-performance turbomachinery technologies for scalable energy solutions. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #EnergySolutions #Fabrication #Commercialisation

Congratulations to Lumina Corp, a recipient of pre-seed funding from ANFF. This photonics technology firm designs compact optical components to control light on a microchip. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #Photonics #Quantum #Commercialisation anff.org.au/news/lumina-...

Congratulations to Photon Foundry, a recipient of pre-seed funding from ANFF for its optimised single-photon emitters for quantum technologies. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #Nanofabrication #Commercialisation #Quantum anff.org.au/news/photon-...

Innovation rarely arrives fully formed. More often, it takes the right tools, expertise and persistence to move from possibility to progress. Micro‑ and nanofabrication help promising work move forward with confidence. #NCRIS #ReCreateIt #Q-Sera #Phaseslides #ONJCRI #TheGoodsideProject #SANano

The hard part of commercialisation starts after R&D. ANFF works with tech SMEs as they move innovations toward real‑world use. Meet teams advancing IVF, AgTech, energy, medtech and more. #Fertilis #MagicWavelength #KardiniaEnergy #AkeekoMedical #CorticalLabs #FlawlessPhotonics @anff-sa.com

🧭 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘗𝘚 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵? Researchers at Adelaide University are working with Northrup Grumman and Norseld to develop hollow-core optical fibres for next-gen optical gyroscopes. #NCRIS #ANFFOptoFabAdelaide #Photonics #Navigation #AdvancedManufactiring #Gyroscope

Research & Prototype Foundry, a #USYD Core Research Facility, was delighted to participate in the International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Thank you to all researchers, engineers & industry players who met Sruthi, Matthew and Haobin at our stand. #ICONN2026 @anff.org.au

🗣️ Your ANFF experience matters. ANFF’s annual client satisfaction survey is now open. Client feedback helps us keep improving how our facilities support research across Australia. ⚙️🔬 Find details and the survey via our website. anff.org.au/news/reflect... #ANFFNetwork @anff-sa.com

A simple sensor brings real-time freshness testing to seafood, bypassing the need for complex sample preparation. Read more on ACS Axial: buff.ly/6FRGdwk @anff.org.au

WearOptimo, Diraq, R. McMahon Watchmakers, Syenta, Hysata and Vaxxas are pushing Australian tech forward with support from ANFF — from biosignal wearables to quantum processors to green hydrogen and needle‑free vaccines. #NCRIS #Innovation #Fabrication #MedTech #GreenTech #Quantum #Semiconductors

Catch up on the latest news from ANFF in our December newsletter! mailchi.mp/anff.org.au/... @anff-sa.com

Labs Who Care is building a future where laboratories lead in innovation and sustainability. The 2025 2nd 'Towards Sustainable Laboratories' workshop sparked new solutions for lasting change. Join us to make a difference and protect our planet. #NCRIS #SustainableFuture #LabLife #ClimateAction

From satellite stabilisation and microfluidics to advanced materials and quantum photonics, ANFF-C helps these 6 Australian innovators turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. #NCRIS #DenebSpace #Affinyx #Entromat #iQSense #ModularPhotonics #NanoFynd

This amazing technology was made possible through our Research Infrastructure for micro- and nanofabrication - tiny, tiny devices with mighty, real-world impact. #NCRIS

ANFF is helping Aussie innovators who’ve received CRC-P grants turn big ideas into reality. With our advanced manufacturing know-how and facilities, we’re speeding up the journey from concept to commercial success. #NCRIS #Haemograph #KaliHealthcare #TriodaWilingi #NanoCubeHealth #MicroTau

ANFF clients win AEA Innovate grants—driving breakthroughs from quantum tech to green hydrogen and from MedTech to AI meat scanners. #NCRIS @anff-sa.com @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @latrobeuni.bsky.social @anitaho-baillie.bsky.social @sydney-crf.bsky.social @emergenceq.bsky.social

NCRIS Directors from TERN, ANFF, HIA, NIF, Australian Phenomics, AAL and AURIN (not in photo) caught up at CRA’s 2025 National Innovation Policy Forum in Canberra today. Great talks and reflections on achieving greater impact from better alignment in the Innovation system.

ANFF’s 2025 Frater and Career Development Awards celebrate staff growth through global training, AI innovation, and collaboration. Congratulations to all recipients for continuing ANFF’s legacy of technical excellence. #NCRIS #ANFFNetwork #CareerDevelopment #FabricationExcellence #Innovation

Fresh off the press! The 2025 ANFF NEXT Casebook is here! Explore cutting-edge research, innovation and impact across Australia. Get your copy now: lnkd.in/gNYMkwNB 📥 #NCRIS @anff-sa.com #Nanotechnology #Microfluidics #Photonics #Quantum #CleanEnergy #Semiconductors #MedTech #AdvancedManufacturing

🎉 ANFF-SA Announcement! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Rodney Pratt into the new role of ANFF-SA Operations Manager. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS #announcement #nano #anff #nanofab #microfab #engineering #advancedmanufacturing #southaustralia #australia

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

📰✨ 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

Growing crystals for lasers, rather than sculpting them, has yielded a record efficiency for nanolasers, and could transform technology such as AR goggles. Great work out of @tmos-arc.bsky.social and EME Dept physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @scienceanu.bsky.social @aip.org.au @anff.org.au

@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

AI is changing how we design, build and scale – are you ready? Join Catherine Lopes to explore how AI is driving innovation in predictive maintenance, product design and more. Startups, researchers and industry partners – this one's for you. Register at bit.ly/ANFF-C-Lopes #NCRIS #Manufacturing #AI

👀 Virtual reality is building nanotechnology capabilities for future generations! ANFF-SA has unveiled the first "ANFF Virtual Reality Training for Nanotechnology Equipment and Processes." Read More: www.anff-sa.com/case-studies... #NCRISI #nanofabrication #virtualreality #VR @anff.org.au

Metamaterials can create powerful lenses from tiny structures, now you can layer up to focus multiple wavelengths at once! Nice work @tmos-arc.bsky.social & EME team! Check out the crazy designs the Ai found! physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social @anff.org.au

Reimagining how light & matter interact, a solution that can be built onto anything, from glass panels to contact lenses.” Dr Mudassar Nauman on dynamically tuning advanced optical processes at visible wavelengths. physics.anu.edu.au/news_events/... @scienceanu.bsky.social @anff.org.au @aip.org.au