The SMC is a small research facility (SRF) based in the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. We offer commercial and academic clients access to state-of-the art facilities and in-house expertise in areas such as micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), semiconductor, and nano fabrication and characterisation.
We provide:
- Access to facilities including a large semiconductor fabrication toolset and a cleanroom for product development and pilot production.
- Processing work on behalf of industry and university partners.
- Material charaterisation including XP, RAMAN, REELS, ISS and UPS as well AFM contact and electrical modes.
- End to end fabrication from mask design to fabrication of wafers and post processing of chips.
- A vibrant environment for the mutual exchange of ideas, alongside the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS).
- Hosting for small companies, providing an innovative and stimulating space alongside other companies and academics.
Who are our clients?
We offer services, facilities, expertise and hosting space to a range of commercial and academic partners. Find out more on our case studies page.
