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2 ANFF Finalists Recognised for 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards
On August 12th, a prestigious ceremony was held to recognise the finalists for the 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards, during which Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Prof Craig Priest received their finalist certificates from the Chief Scientist for South Australia.
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First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space
Special glass rods manufactured at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have been drawn into over eleven km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).Ìý
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Nanoparticle Magic: Fine-Tuning Gold Nanoparticles in Tellurite Glass for Unique Applications
After extensive prior research spanning more than a decade, scientists have introduced an innovative approach for incorporating gold nanoparticles into tellurite glasses, capitalising on their highly desirable attributes. Combining the distinctive light modulation and interaction capabilities of such nanoparticles in tellurite glass opens fresh avenues for photonics research and practical applications.
University researchers enhance lasers for defence and remote sensing
Researchers from the University of South Australia, ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Yale University demonstrated the potential use of multimode optical fibre to scale up power in fibre lasers by three to nine times without deteriorating the beam quality, allowing it to focus on distant targets.
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ANFF granted $47.4m from NCRIS to strengthen Australia’s fabrication network
The Hon Jason Clare, Minister for Education, and The Hon Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, have announced $650 million in funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).ÌýWithin that funding, the Australian National Fabrication Facility will receive $47.4m to address Australia’s strategic science and research priorities, benefit industry and keep Australians at the forefront of scientific innovation.Ìý
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Mini motors that pack a punch
ecoJet Engineering’s all-in-one power generation, storage and distribution system is targeted for residential, commercial, deployable/mobile and rural applications, including combined heating and power.ÌýANFF-Optofab Adelaide is a key partner in exploring the advanced materials and manufacturing routes used to develop ecoJet Engineering’s prototypes.
Optofab Adelaide at Science Alive!
The South Australian branch of the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP SA) participated in the Science Alive! event this year, bringing interactive optics demos to inspire the next-gen Aussie physicists. From the Laser Playpen to mesmerising Jelly Waveguides, visitors of all ages could explore fundamental physics concepts.
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ANFF Optofab team membersÌýLijesh and Alastair attended this event showcasing their 3D printing expertise.
Coloured glass for a more sustainable future
Taking advantage of ANFF-Optofab’s glass manufacturing capabilities, Yunle Wei, Jiangbo Zhao and Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have invented a nanotech solution to impart warm colours into any oxide-based glass. Their GLAS technology employs non-toxic and biocompatible gold and silver nanoparticles (NPs). At the nanoscale level, gold NPs are not gold in colour nor are silver NPs silver. NP colour is a size-dependent property, meaning that NP size determines the colour that results. GLAS technology forms these NPs in a highly controlled way to obtain different particle sizes. By controlling NP size, GLAS technology can produce a broad, non-toxic, colour palette.
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ANFF SA Microengineering Winter School Visit
Optofab Adelaide Hub was delighted to host visitors for a facility tour during ANFF SA Microengineering Winter School.
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The ultimate maker space
Flawless Photonics’ ZBLAN optical fibres can only achieve their ideal theoretical performance if they are produced away from gravity’s influence. Which, of course, means we go up to space!
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