Nano Research Facility

The Nano Research Facility (NRF) is a 3,000 square metre advanced core facility designed to the highest standards of environment control, vibration control, lab services and security providing instrument access, expertise, education, solutions and services to over fifty companies ranging from multinationals to local start-ups. Including the Atomic Layer Deposition lab which features an ALD machine, a high-powered microscope, the possession of which only DCU and Stanford University can lay claim to. The second lab was a Femto lab which features high-powered lasers used for research and development. Process utilities, constant temperature and humidity needs to be maintained in the Femto lab as any change can disturb the functionality of the lasers so constant monitoring and adjusting to minute environmental changes, such as a person entering the room, is required meaning all ventilation and system controls must be operating perfectly at all times.