The Center

Binnig and Rohrer Nanotechnology Center (BRNC) is located at external pageIBM Research - Zurichcall_made 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.