Network

Collaboration is crucial for advancing technologies in medical tech, electronics, materials science, and environmental solutions, aligning with the EU Chips Act’s goals of strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem through innovation and coordination. Myfab is part of Nordic and European networks supporting this effort.

NNN is a collaborative network of national research infrastructures for micro- and nanofabrication in the Nordic countries. It organizes activities for management, experts, and users, forming a key regional network in Northern Europe. Embracing Nordic openness and support, NNN enhances national access for academic and industrial users, focusing on user training, open access, and process support. Myfab has contributed to the formation of NNN.

Myfab has actively contributed to the formation of EuroNanoLab (ENL) through collaboration with its member research infrastructures. ENL consists of over 40 cleanroom-based nanotechnology laboratories across Europe. Inspired by Myfab’s user-fee based open access model, ENL aims to accelerate micro- and nanotechnology research by integrating fragmented facilities into a unified knowledge base. The network supports scientific excellence and provides fast access to results, addressing societal challenges in energy, environment, transport, health, and wellbeing.

NNN organizes biennial Nordic Nanolab User Meetings (NNUM), providing a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and experts to share findings, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities in micro- and nanofabrication.

On the European level, the equivalent activity is the European Nanofabrication Research Infrastructure Symposium (ENRIS), held every two years, focusing on cleanroom operation, management, and user training.

Through the Nordic Nanolab Network, Myfab benefits from close collaboration between the 12 participating Nordic laboratories at the management, expert, and user levels.