About the SMC

The SMC is one of a very small number of Centres in the UK with access to a comprehensive toolset for processing up to 200mm silicon wafers, the substrate size used in the majority of industrial cleanrooms.

The associated process and metrology equipment is largely located in the class 10 cleanrooms and the facilities available at the SMC are more than capable of post processing sub-micron CMOS as well as fabricating a wide-ranging set of non-silicon based microsystems. The SMC supports many collaborative research projects as well as providing process related services to both academia and industry.

SMC Builing in glorious autumnal sunshine with blue sky

The SMC is involved in major interactions with industry as well as numerous spin-out activities. The SMC has a significant commercial turnover and is recognised as a leading centre for research and development with a number of companies located within the Centre. The SMC provides the R&D expertise necessary to integrate the many technologies capable of enhancing existing mainstream electronic products and the staff have the entrepreneurial track record to spin out both technologies and products.

Research facilities

Learn more about our research facilities.

Research partnerships

Read about our research partnerships with academia and industry.

Learn more about the people working in the SMC

Most of our academic staff, research staff and postgraduate students work within the Institute for Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS). You can read staff and student profiles, and find links to research projects and publications.


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