Fab Blog

Packaging Work
Fri, 08/02/2019


Getting the infrastructure for the packaging space on Level 5 ready, with tools to be positioned in the next 2...

Lab Computer Preview
Thu, 08/01/2019


Computer terminals near major equipment will be touch-screen, so that you can browse the screen while standing and...

Chemical Cart
Wed, 07/31/2019


Chemical cart for staff to transport bottles from storage to stock the pass-throughs and wet benches.

More orientation slots for August coming soon...
Tue, 07/30/2019


Don't worry - more orientation slots are on their way...  We're really excited that we got over 60 orientation sign-ups for MIT.nano in less than 24 hours, leaving us temporarily out of...

MIT.nano User Orientation
Mon, 07/29/2019


MIT.nano Orientation Sign-up is now available through MIT Atlas training system (...

Oven Exhaust Work
Thu, 07/25/2019


The lithography pre- and post-bake ovens are almost ready, just some minor exhaut work (outside of picture) left to do, and we...

Cleaving Tools
Tue, 07/23/2019


We just received a new cleave- and scribe system, suitable for small pieces and large wafers. Looking forward to setting...

Packaging on Level 5
Mon, 07/22/2019


Tables are temporarily moved aside in the packaging space on level 5, as work begins on facilitizing the space. Soon,...

Tool move schedule announcement
Sun, 07/21/2019


We are starting the move into MIT.nano!  The first phase (covering the 5th floor - i.e. EML +...

Leak Checking
Fri, 07/19/2019


Helium leaking checking on gas cabinets prior to startup.