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Inside Optofab Adelaide: Support for Research & Discovery

Heike presenting during Optofab Seminar on March 27 2025

The IPAS-hosted seminar on 27 March showcased the capabilities of Optofab Adelaide, a hub of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). Professor Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem presented how the facility supports researchers and students with advanced glass, fibre, and surface functionalisation technologies. The event highlighted the importance of acknowledging Optofab and ANFF in publications when using their resources.

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Celebrating the Release of The Journey of Light Exhibition Video

 Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Karen Cunningham in front of Exhibit

The University of Adelaide has published a new video showcasing The Journey of Light exhibition, now on display at the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Museum of Economic Botany. This video shows the importance art can have on science, in this case, glass science and fabrication. A field ANFF Optofab Adelaide Node is an expert in.

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Optofab Adelaide Hosts Successful NCRIS SA Networking Event

Photo of the Group during NCRIS Networking Meeting in March 2025

On Thursday 13 March 2025, ANFF Optofab Adelaide proudly hosted a networking event for all NCRIS-supported research infrastructure facilities based in South Australia. This initiative, started by a representative of the Australian Research Data Commons, has the goal of bringing NCRIS representatives together, helping us understand the ecosystem and create long-lasting bonds.

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Strengthening Global Collaboration: An American Quantum Educational Visit

Photo taken trough glass door of the fabrication lab with the NCRIS and Optofab Logo

Optofab was honoured to host a group of distinguished American academics for a pivotal quantum educational visit.  This visit marked a significant step in fortifying global partnerships between Australian and US academics working in emerging fields such as quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies.

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