Facility Updates

As part of the facilities ramp-up, MIT.nano staff test the soft lithography spin coater.

As part of our new COVID-19 procedures, we moved up the table with the gowning gloves in the Fab 12 pre-gown area (it used to be where the big empty space is), so users can put on the vinyl gloves first.

The new MLA-150 in Fab 12 is awaiting the coater/developers to begin calibration runs and get it ready for users.

Routine maintenance tasks are being completed at MIT.nano before the lab ramp-up, including replacing sensors in the gas monitoring system.

In preparation of the phase 2 tool move from Building 39 to Building 12 that is starting later this fall, staff and contractors are conducting a site survey of utilities.

Gloves and other lab supplies are arriving at MIT.nano to replenish the personal protective equipment (PPE) that was donated in March.

MIT.nano staff are preparing equipment for the ramp-up of the Fab.nano lithography spaces.

Garments for both Fab 12 and Fab 39 are being readied for users to return. Gowns will not be shared and will be sent out for laundry every week.

MIT.nano staff presented a user update on May 21, 2020 to discuss the current state of the labs, cleanroom, and equipment; ongoing work; equipment updates; and how the team plans to ramp up following the COVID-19 shutdown.

Christian Monachon, head of applications and product manager of analytical tools at Attolight AG, gave the May MIT.nano tool talk on Cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy for advanced semiconductor science. Watch the video.