Nano Fabrication RTP
About Us
These web pages are a guide to the instruments used and maintained by the nano fabrication RTP, along with their capabilities and important access information. Our focus is on the fabrication of micro and nano devices and structures using techniques such as deposition, lithography, and etching.
Housed in purpose built cleanrooms in the Engineering and Physics buildings our suite of fabrication equipment is unique in prototyping utilising a range of different materials and techniques. All of our machines are available for use by any member of the University, with expert training and continued support provided by our team of specialists.
News
28th March 2025
An EPSRC-funded UK Microsystems Network has launched to bring together internationally leading UK communities from fundamental research to industrial application.
Microsystems refer to the engineering of small structures, often invisible to the naked eye. The ability to fabricate miniaturised sensors and other machines has transformed many areas of everyday life, from healthcare technology to consumer goods to transportation and national security. Microsystems engineering also underpins many areas of advanced research that will shape the technologies of tomorrow.
The network will foster collaboration between academics, industrialists, and policymakers to address key challenges, provide access to facilities, and has already gained the support of 32 partner organisations.
The network will be open to any UK researcher, industry or organisation interested in microsystems research, for more information:
The UK Microsystems Network - UK Microsystems Network
3rd Jan 2025
Hello and welcome to the NanoFab-RTP webpage, have a look at the WSS article which gives a brief overview of the science enabled over the years.
Fabricating the future: How Warwick’s cleanroom is pioneering innovation in microtechnology
Contact Us
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If you have a research project that would benefit from one of the techniques listed in these pages, but have no experience we can perform some work for you. It is often quicker, easier and better to perform a short trial or experiment, or have some fabrication performed by an expert user, rather than waiting to be trained. Please contact the email above to discuss this.
External users are welcome. If you are an external user, you must also be trained and approved to use the different machines. Use is restricted to working hours, evidence of your insurance must be provided, and a contract must be in place that formalises the terms and conditions of use.
We also perform work on a commercial basis. You can obtain access through Warwick Scientific Services, or contact vishal.shah@warwick.ac.uk.