Shared Lab Network
Link nanofabrication labs to foster collaboration and shared learning between academic, government, and industry researchers
The Vision of NanoKnow
Democratizing nanofabrication knowledge for everyone
We envision a world where nanofabrication knowledge is accessible to all — where students learn from decades of collective experience, researchers quickly find answers to complex technical questions, and the entire community advances through shared expertise.
In the United States alone, more than 165 shared nanofabrication facilities — spanning universities, national labs, and government research centers — support thousands of researchers every year. Around the world, hundreds more laboratories contribute to this collective expertise. Connecting these communities through shared knowledge will transform how discoveries are made, accelerating innovation across physics, chemistry, biology, mediocine, engineering, and beyond.
Living Knowledge Base
Create a living knowledge base that evolves with the field, incorporating new techniques and technologies.
AI-Enhanced Access
Leverage AI to surface relevant documentation, training materials, and troubleshooting insights — turning decades of distributed expertise into an accessible, intelligent resource for researchers.