Thanks to the improvements in the COVID-19 situation and the ongoing compliance of ANFF-Q users with the 1 person per 4m2 social distancing rule, ANFF-Q is removing the requirement to book a #Facility Section or Cleanroom Space as well as your desired instrument.  From now on you can simply book instruments as was normal before the pandemic.  We ask that you continue to … Read more “Changes to ANFF-Q booking process”

ANFF-Q is continuing to improve processes and introduce new technologies in the ANFF-Q cleanroom located within the AIBN. The next stage in our cleanroom upgrades is the launch of our new Sawatec auto-dispense spin coating system and the decommissioning of the TARDIS spin coater. As we make these changes, you will need to contact one of our … Read more “Changes to ANFF-Q cleanroom spin coating facilities”

We are excited to introduce our new Bruker Dimension XR AFM. This AFM is equipped with advanced features to obtain nano-mechanical and nano-electrical characteristics of various samples in conjunction with surface topography information. It can also be used to analyse large samples and can accommodate up to 8-inch wafer samples on its large sample stage. The ScanAsyst™ and PeakForce™ functionalities are ideal for new … Read more “The next generation advanced AFM is here at ANFF-Q!”

Starting in October, ANFF-Q is hosting a series of free webinars to showcase our new state-of-the-art imaging and characterisation equipment. Please join us and learn about all the cool features and new additions to our facility — many of which are already installed and ready for you to use! The series will involve a one hour-long webinar … Read more “ANFF-Q Summer Seminar Series”

Applications are now open for the 2020/2021 Summer Semester round of the ANFF-Q Student Award. Submission deadline is 5:00pm on 7 December, 2020. The ANFF-Q Student Award will cover the costs of the Award recipient’s ANFF-Q access and consumables, enabling them to perform a short-term research project. This Award was created in recognition of the importance of university … Read more “ANFF-Q Student Award – Summer Semester Applications Open!”

The new strategic partnership between WearOptimo and Canberra-based Aspen Medical will take Australian-designed microwearable sensors to the world market. These microwearable sensors, developed by Brisbane-based company WearOptimo, are capable of giving the wearer an instant read-out of body water or hydration level by tapping into the wealth of information found just below the skin. Read … Read more “ANFF-Q client WearOptimo announces partnership with Aspen Medical”

The ANFF-Q Spring Newsletter 2020 is here! In this issue:– new ANFF-Q NanoWizard 4 XP AFM– ANFF-Q Summer Seminar Series– ANFF-Q Student Award winners– new photolithography streams– client stories– and more

Congratulations to our first ANFF-Q Student Award recipients: Zachary Degnan, William Lutz and Shaun McAnally. These worthy award recipients will receive: 20 hours of ANFF-Q instrument access, training and support from ANFF-Q staff; up to $500 worth of consumables; and the opportunity to present their research outcomes to an audience including academics and industry representatives. Learn … Read more “ANFF-Q Student Award winners announced!”

Vaxxas has signed an agreement with the Queensland government to produce enough needle-free vaccine kits to deliver 300 million doses each year. Vaxxas agreed to produce its high-density micro Array Patch vaccine delivery system in Queensland after the Queensland State Government committed to building a new medical plant in Brisbane… Read more