The Center

Binnig and Rohrer Nanotechnology Center (BRNC) is located at external page IBM Research - Zurich premises in Rüschlikon. The Center comprises a state-of-the-art cleanroom as well as labs and offices for researchers from both ETH and IBM.

Exploratory research carried out at the BRNC covers a broad range of activities with various projects focusing on e.g.:

• MEMS/NEMS
• Directed self-assembly
• Carbon electronics
• 3D Integration
• Photonics
• Plasmonics
  
• Spintronics/magnetism
  
• Nanowires
• Functional materials
• Thermal management
• Electronic packaging
• Optical interconnects
• Etc.
  

There are many reasons to start a new project or a collaboration at the BRNC. The foremost reason is the competence of the experts at the Center. If you would like to learn more about starting a project at the BRNC and collaboration opportunities, please contact us directly.