Welcome to the University of Waterloo's QNFCF core facility
COVID-19 UPDATES
Oct 31, 2020: Now open to new members
Oct 20, 2020: 20% increase in hours of operation
The Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility (QNFCF) is a core research platform operating under the University of Waterloo's Office of Research.
The facility operates ISO 4/5/6 cleanrooms in the Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre in addition to multiple satellite labs in the QNC, RAC1 & RAC2 buildings.
Registered Members receive extensive hands-on training & benefit from access to detailed standard operating procedures and baseline nanofabrication processes.
Become a Lab Member
Useful Links
- About the QNFCF (previously Quantum NanoFab)
- Membership eligibility requirements
- Summary of available lab equipment
- Fees & Facility Use Policy
- Getting to the QNFCF
- Mailing list
- Financial assistance: CMC Microsystems
- Dashboard: equipment status & reservations
- How to transfer files to/from lab equipment
- Badger download link
- Materials to bring
- Process Review Request form
- Equipment Training Request form
- Lab Equipment Trainers
- Hours of operation & equipment user levels
- Software resources
Special Request
Members benefiting from access to the QNFCF are asked to please acknowledge the significant contributions of our supporters in their publications. Click here for sample text. Thank you.
Special Thanks
We are deeply indebted to the following people & organizations:
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Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis
- Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
