The CNST at a Glance
What We Do:The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) was established in May of 2007 to accelerate innovation in nanotechnology-based commerce. Located in NIST's Advanced Measurement Laboratory Complex on the Gaithersburg, MD campus, the CNST supports the development of nanotechnology by providing access to and training on world-class nanoscale measurement and fabrication methods and technology. It is the only national nanocenter with a focus on commerce.The CNST facility has a unique design which supports the U.S. nanotechnology enterprise through the readily available shared NanoFab resource, as well as by providing opportunities for collaborative development of new nanoscale measurement instruments and methods. The NanoFab is accessible to industry, academia, NIST, and other government agencies on a cost-reimbursable basis. With a simple application process, the NanoFab provides rapid and economical access to a comprehensive suite of tools and processes for nanofabrication and measurement. While the NanoFab provides access to state-of-the-art commercial tools, CNST research is creating the next generation of nanoscale measurement instruments and fabrication methods, which are made available through collaboration with our multidisciplinary scientists and engineers.
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