Former WNF director Karl Bohringer is leading new nanotechnology institute dedicated to the development of solutions to the field’s most pressing challenges: the manufacturing of scalable, high-yield nano-engineered systems for applications in information processing, energy, health and interconnected life.
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On October 24, 2017, The University of Washington National Nanotechnology Coordinated Structure (NNCI) Washington Nanofabrication Facility (WNF) officially opened the doors of its remodeled facility – a 15,000 square-foot space that offers an open-access cleanroom and expert resources to users. The environment further enhances the shared discovery and dissemination of new technologies focused on nanotechnology and fabrication processes.
Engineers from the University of Washington and UCLA have developed a flexible sensor “skin” that can be stretched over any part of a robot’s body or prosthetic to accurately convey information about shear forces and vibration that are critical to successfully grasping and manipulating objects. The new stretchable electronic skin was manufactured at the UW’s Washington Nanofabrication Facility. It is made from the same silicone rubber used in swimming goggles. The rubber is embedded with tiny serpentine channels — roughly half the width of a human hair — filled with electrically conductive liquid metal that won’t crack or fatigue when the skin is stretched, as solid wires would do.
You’re Invited! The UW WNF is proud to announce we have collaborated with the Pacific Science Center to bring Seattle’s 1st Nano Day celebration. Join us // October 7th, 2017 10:00AM-6:00PM // Pacific Science Center // Ackerley Family Gallery Come learn about nanotech with fun, kid-friendly and hands-on activities! Please note that in order to attend the event, you’ll need to purchase a General Admission ticket to the Pacific Science Center, which gives you access to many other exhibitions. Click here to…
You’re Invited! With sincere gratitude for making our renovations and progress possible, the NNCI Facilities cordially invites you to the WNF Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the NNCI Community Appreciation Night. Join us // October 24th, 2017 WNF Ribbon Cutting Ceremony // 4:30PM // Fluke Hall Lobby While our doors have been open for a while, we’d like to formally celebrate the WNF’s newly renovated facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Come celebrate with us! NNCI Community Appreciation Night // 5:00PM //…
We would like to invite you to the Kurt J Lesker’s Introduction to Vacuum Technology Workshop. Date: Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 Time: 9 am – 3 pm (Lunch is FREE and provided by Lesker to registered participants) Location: Fluke 119A Registration: Sign up will occur the morning-of on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is limited to 24 participants. Please arrive early to secure a spot.