Technology Lab for Nano and Microsystems

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Innovations at the nano scale

Researchers dressed in protective clothing working at a computer

Innovative miniaturised systems are developed in the Technology Laboratory for Nano and Microsystems (TNM).

Nano and microsystems combine mechanical, optical, biological and electrical elements to realise innovative functions for sensors and actuators. These systems are of crucial importance in medicine, energy supply and materials science.

Students, employees and doctoral candidates can acquire practical knowledge in the laboratory and apply their knowledge in current research projects. Access to state-of-the-art technology and current research topics qualifies them for promising careers in a wide range of industries.

We work closely with companies and other research institutions in joint projects. Examples of our research activities can be found under the Internal link opens in the same window:Institute for Microsystems Technology.

Purpose of lab

© Furtwangen University. Photos 1,2,3,5,8,9,10 © Bernd Müller | Photo 4 © Benjamin Sittkus | Photo 6 © Hakan Alaboz | Photos 7,11 © Silicya Roth & Ribeiro Martins

 

Technical equipment

Formerly known as the “micro laboratory”, our lab was one of the first microsystems technology laboratories in Germany, opened in 1984. Since then, innovative technologies have been continuously added to the laboratory's equipment. We operate an extensive silicon technology line and characterisation facility in several clean rooms covering an area of over 300 m². As a member of the Internal link opens in the same window:iMST, we have the opportunity to use the facilities of the Internal link opens in the same window:Rottweil Research Center and to cooperate with other research institutes.

Team

Laboratory manager

Scientific contact persons

Technical Laboratory Manager

Project assistants

Laboratory staff

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