Intlvac is proud to announce the successful delivery of its Nanoquest™ II Ion Beam Etch system to Stanford University’s newly renovated and expanded Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF). The upgraded facility is strengthening Stanford’s position as one of the leading academic centers for advanced semiconductor research.
For more than 50 years, SNF has supported breakthrough research in semiconductor materials and device development, serving hundreds of users each year from academia, industry, and government. The recent expansion, developed in collaboration with TSMC, adds new lab space and advanced research equipment, enabling deeper exploration of next-generation materials, devices, and manufacturing approaches.
This investment comes at a pivotal time for the semiconductor industry, as global demand continues to rise across applications such as artificial intelligence, communications, sensing, and quantum technologies. The upgraded SNF is designed to support the translation of research from the laboratory to scalable fabrication, fostering close collaboration between university researchers and industry partners.
Intlvac’s Nanoquest II system will play a role in enabling precision processing for nanofabrication and device innovation within the facility. By equipping researchers with advanced tools, Intlvac continues its commitment to supporting academic research excellence and contributing to the broader semiconductor ecosystem.
Read more about Stanford’s exciting expansion here:
🔗 https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/09/school-engineering-upgrade-stanford-nanofabrication-facility