ANFF-SA Facility Manager, Mark Cherrill, showed ResearchSat interns through our world-class microfluidic fabrication and additive manufacturing facilities at Adelaide University's Mawson Lakes campus. #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication

Registrations open for ANFF-SA's Microengineering School. Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July 2026 at Adelaide University's Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes campus! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anff-sa-mi... #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 NanoFynd is transforming chemical detection with its patented lab‑on‑a‑chip platform and support from The Australian National Fabrication Facility network. More: www.anff-sa.com/case-studies... #NCRIS #Innovation

📣 SAVE THE DATE 📅 ANFF-SA's Microengineering School will be held from Tuesday 21st July to Friday 24th July 2026 at Adelaide University's Future Industries Institute, Mawson Lakes campus! More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #microfabrication

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

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 We welcomed 16 students from Pedare Christian College’s CAD CAM, Robotics and Furniture classes to conduct destructive material testing in ANFF-SA’s Testlab at Adelaide University’s Mawson lakes campus. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🔦 Invisible markers that secure supply chains against counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items (CSFI). In collaboration with DSTG, ANFF-SA’s Testlab has worked with Aurora Materials to embed their taggants directly into 3D printing filament. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS #Defence

Our Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) PDS 2010 system provides ultra-thin, pinhole-free and uniform Parylene coatings for a wide range of advanced applications including #medicaldevices #electronics #aerospace and #defence. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS

It was great to host our ANFF colleagues from Optofab Adelaide. As different nodes with specialised capabilities, it was a great opportunity to show ANFF-SA’s Mawson Lakes facilities. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS

✈️ SA-made precision mirrors head to USA for LIGO Laboratory upgrade Innovations supported by Adelaide University researchers and South Australian advanced manufacturing. www.anff-sa.com/case-studies... #NCRIS #FutureIndustriesInstitute #spacescience #ANFF #advancedmanufacturing

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

🔦 ANFF-SA Spotlight - Alex Griesser The characterisation equipment Alex is responsible for are two custom built SPECS instruments; the Neutral Impact Collision Ion Scattering Spectroscopy (NICISS) and the Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy (MIES-XPS). More: www.linkedin.com/posts/ncrisi...

🌟 Equipment Highlight 🌟 Accretech Wafer Dicer SS20 is a precision dicing system. Supports multi-channel dicing (up to 4 dicing channels at different angles) and circular cutting. Flexibility for diverse device geometries and research applications. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS #ANFF

Case Study Art + Engineering + Fabrication Merging artistic inquiry with scientific precision, “Plateau’s Dream” is the hypnotic artwork by cross-disciplinary artist & Senior Lecturer at Adelaide University, Dr Deirdre Feeney, in collaboration with ANFF-SA. More: www.anff-sa.com/case-studies...

Check out the purple halos in this image! It’s a satellite optic, single point diamond turned at ANFF-SA, receiving a pre-treatment clean using Argon plasma which improves PVD coating adhesion. We think it is pretty close to North Terrace purple, Adelaide University. #NCRISimpact #MawsonLakes

Washing machine filter captures up to 90% of microplastics. Flinders University's Dr Anastasiia Snigirova & ANFF-SA's spectroscopist Dr Jason Gascooke worked closely with The Goodside Project, testing & validating the filter. More > news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2025/12... #NCRISimpact #microplastics

We are pleased to welcome new Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) mechanical engineering apprentice Alex. He will train with the Precision Optics team at our world-class Precision Engineering Centre at Adelaide University’s Mawson Lakes campus. #NCRISimpact

🗣️ 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 big congratulations to our Facility Manager, Mark Cherrill on graduating from the 2025 Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP)). Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... Well done Mark – the ANFF-SA team is very proud of your achievements! #NCRISimpact #AdelaideUniversity #ANFF

💥 Free ANFF-SA workshop on our newly installed Bruker ContourX-200 3D Optical Profilometer. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 ⏰ Time: 10am-12pm (30minute sessions) 📌 Where: ANFF-SA ISO-class cleanroom at Adelaide University’s Mawson Lakes campus Enquiries: [email protected] #NCRIS

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

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

🖨️ 3D Printed Desktop Vacuum by Charlotte Parks for the Product + Industrial Design Exhibition 2025. Transparent main bin, base & upper hose holder were printed on ANFF-SA Formlabs & Bambu Lab printers in our Mawson Lakes Testlab. #AdelaideUniversity #NCRISimpact #AdditiveManufacturing #Australia

High-precision surface metrology just got better at ANFF-SA; the ContourX-200 strengthens characterisation support across MEMS, thin-film devices, microfluidics, optics, and semiconductor processing. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISimpact #microfabrication #nanotechnology #Australia

Some photos from our free photolithography and etching workshop in our world-class cleanroom facilities (Class 1000 ISO 6 and Class 100 ISO5) at our Mawson Lakes campus. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication #microstructure

3D printed scale models at #IndoPac25 A few weeks ago the ANFF South Australia Testlab 3D printed scale models for Saab Australia’s stand at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISImpact #ANFF #AdelaideUniversity #additivemanufacturing

Congratulations to Brendan Schawl for receiving the 2025 FII Director’s Research Support Award! Brendan is a leading expert for ultra-precision machining optics. ANFF-SA is thrilled that he's been recognised for his invaluable research support. #NCRISImpact #FutureIndustriesInstitute #awards

🌟 Self-Healing Concrete Sewer Systems 🌟 A team of researchers at University of South Australia, led by Professor Yan Zhuge including PhD candidate Hossein Sanaei Ataabadi, are enhancing concrete durability by improving its self-healing capability. 📖 Read More: www.linkedin.com/posts/anff-s...

Trista, ANFF-SA Microfabrication Technologist, manufactured microfluidic devices for Children's Cancer Institute in our ISO 6 (class 1000) cleanroom. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRISImpact #ANFFNetwork #advancedfabrication #microfabrication #medicalresearch #AdelaideUniversity

📲 Ultra-Fast 6G Wireless Communication To Leverage Terahertz Technology A research group at the forefront of terahertz technology is the Terahertz Engineering Laboratory based at University of Adelaide supported by fabrication collaboration at ANFF-SA. www.anff-sa.com/case-studies... #NCRIS

✨ Free photolithography and etching workshop (including lunch) at UniSA's Mawson Lakes Campus. 12:15-4pm, Wednesday 3 Dec 2025 Register: lnkd.in/gfV5piX9 #undergrad #postgrad #masters #honours #Phdcandidate #researcher #NCRISimpact #nanotech #careersinengineering #futureproofing #microfabrication

There's a diamond at the end of this rainbow! 🌈💎 The beautiful rainbow pattern was captured on our single point diamond turning machine, Precitech Nanoform 700 Ultra; thin-film interference from light waves reflected from coolant on the diamond tipped tool. #NCRISImpact I Adelaide University

✨ “Printing and Writing for Microfluidics” #microTAS 2025 workshop, Adelaide, South Australia✨ Day filled with presentations and hands-on practicals. Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS #UpNano #3DPrinting #nanotech #microfluidics #advancedmanufacturing

Wow #microTAS2025 is next level! Thank you to everyone that's visited The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) booth. Lots of fantastic discussions & connections with researchers, industry, clients & other exhibitors from around the world. #Adelaide #advancedmanufacturing #microtas

@anff.org.au is at #MicroTAS2025 2-6 Nov 2025! Visit us at booth 56, #Adelaide Convention Centre ANFF offers affordable open access to specialist fabrication capabilities distributed across Australia with over 500 state-of-the-art micro & nanofabrication equipment. #microfluidics #labonachip

🎉 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

📰✨ 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

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

Art + Science + Engineering Plateau’s Dream by Deirdre Feeney, an artist and Senior Lecturer of Contemporary Art at University of South Australia. Deirdre collaborated with ANFF-SA utilising our expertise in optics, 3D printing and microfabrication. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS

@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

🔬 Fabric analysis key to Vickers Vimy relocation and preservation which suggests original fabric still present ✈️ Only two of the historic #VickersVimy aircrafts remain in the world; @sciencemuseum.org.uk and Adelaide Airport 🔗 More: www.anff-sa.com/case-studies... #NCRIS #planespotting #microscopy

🎉 ANFF-SA Announcement! 🎉 We are delighted to announce that Mark Cherrill has been appointed our Facility Manager. More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NCRIS #announcement #nano #anff #nanofab #microfab #precision #engineering #southaustralia #australia

Proud to continue support for Fusion Racing, Charles Campbell College. Analysed the surface roughness of their car and assembled remaining components in our ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom. Goodluck representing Australia at the 2025 STEM Racing World Finals! #NCRISImpact #STEM #Education #UniSA

Chips, the Koala 🐨 How could we not create a miniature Chips when The Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF) and UpNano will both be exhibiting at @microtas.bsky.social in Adelaide?! Printed on our NanoOne 2PP based at ANFF-SA, Mawson Lakes, UniSA More: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

🔦 ANFF-SA Spotlight 🔦 Daniel Williams: our Additive Manufacturing Technologist managing the ANFF-SA Testlab. Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #3DPrinting #rapidprototyping #additivemanufacturing #engineering #3DScanning #unisa #anff-sa #NCRIS

SA to USA! Prof. David Ottaway collab with MIT led to Billet Lab + ANFF-SA machining Frosti Lite Reflector Mirrors for Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #diamondturning #ultra-precision #Precitech #Nanoform700Ultra #NCRIS #SpaceScience

👀 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

Welcome back Sophia Su! We are thrilled to have you back from parental leave as ANFF-SA Nanofabrication Technologist. Sophia is excited to dive back into the nano- and micro-scale world. Reach out if you could use her expertise on your next project. #NCRISImpact #MeetTheTeam

🔥 2025 ANFF-SA Microengineering School reaches 1000th participant🔥 Blend of hands-on experience, exposure to cutting-edge facilities, industry leaders and world-class expert insights with attendees from South Australia, Australia and the world! 8 lectures, 8 Insight talks, and 8 practical sessions!

Day Four - our last day of ANFF-SA's 2025 Microengineering School We finished our outstanding 2025 line up of experts from Australia and around the world with more insightful speakers. We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, partners and the many volunteers for your generous support each year.