Introductory video of the David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
Watch this video to find out more about the facility.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
Overview
Watch a video showing some of the equipment in the facility
Our equipment
Our individual items of equipment can be used separately or in sequence to create micro- or nano-scale electronic or optical devices.
Micro-scale lithography
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility houses different photolithography tools that are available for internal and external users.
Nano-scale lithography
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility houses various different systems that are capable of patterning materials at the nanoscale
Thin-film deposition
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility houses various systems for the deposition of thin layers of metal and non-metal materials.
Etching
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility includes facilities for the dry and wet etching of materials.
Characterisation
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility houses various tools for characterising the physical properties of materials.
How to use the facility
We provide full support and training so that you can use our facility
Booking equipment in the Nanofabrication Facility for existing users
Book equipment in the David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility for processing and characterising materials and devices
Accessing the David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
How staff and external users can access equipment in the David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility for processing and characterising materials and devices.
Working with the Nanofabrication Facility
The David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility is available for use by companies that wish to benefit from the equipment and expertise that is on offer.
Some examples of our work
Work in the Nanofabrication Facility has had an impact in the University's research and teaching
Magnetised gold heralds new generation of electronics
A team of researchers have magnetised gold in a process that could lead to a new generation of electronics and make computers faster, smaller and more powerful.
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Designing a bespoke LED to celebrate Bath's research
For her final-year project, Xiangyi Qi designed and manufactured a set of light-emitting diodes to celebrate Bath's expertise in energy-efficient lighting.
About us
The nanofabrication facility is an ISO class 6 suite of cleanrooms that house specialist materials patterning, deposition and processing equipment. The equipment can be used separately or sequentially to create structures, for example, for studying the electronic, magnetic and optical properties of materials, as well as creating devices such as biosensors and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Contact us
If you wish to find out more about accessing these facilities and equipment, please contact the cleanroom facility manager.