In Progress
JEOL JEM-F200 TEM Installation Underway
The JEOL JEM-F200 200 kV TEM/STEM is going in at MPaCT Lab, Building 98E in Flagstaff. The install window opened August 4 and runs through the first week of November 2026.
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Equipment installations, facility updates, training announcements, and research milestones from the MPaCT Lab at Northern Arizona University.
In Progress
In Progress
XRD, Ellipsometer, and SEM Installation Underway
The Rigaku SmartLab XRD, J.A. Woollam RC2 ellipsometer, and JEOL JSM-IT710HR field emission SEM are all going in at Building 98E on overlapping windows, running from August 17 into the first week of September.
In Progress
Amatrol Training Line and SIMS Installing at Flagstaff
A four-station Amatrol mechatronics training line goes in around August 31, followed by the Hiden Analytical Type 40010 SIMS workstation in September. One is a teaching floor for workforce training, the other a research instrument for trace chemical analysis.
Scholarship Program
Intel-SRC CHIPS Scholarship Supports Master’s Students at NAU and University of Arizona
NAU's Steve Sanghi College of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Arizona (U of A), has been selected by Intel and SRC to host a 12-student Intel-SRC CHIPS Master's Scholarship cohort, advancing Arizona's semiconductor workforce in advanced packaging, metrology, and co-packaged optics.
Milestone
Facility Renovation Milestone
A major renovation project is underway to develop a state-of-the-art shared metrology facility — advancing research infrastructure for academic and industry partners.
In Progress
MPaCT Lab Renovation: Mid-Build Progress
Facility renovation is underway across MPaCT’s main lab bays, with framing, HVAC, and drywall moving forward while equipment installation continues under containment.
New Systems
January 2026 Achievements
Successful installation and commissioning of the FLs1000, HAAS, and LPKF systems — strengthening MPaCT's technical capabilities across fabrication and characterization.
Mobile Unit
Mobile Van
A fully equipped mobile STEM unit featuring a custom van build with awning, roof rack, and branded wrap — expanding outreach and educational programs across northern Arizona.
Open Now
Now Open for Bookings
Equipment bookings and metrology services are now available through MPaCT. External industry partners and academic users can reserve instruments via the online portal.
New System
LPKF ProtoLaser R4 Commissioned
The LPKF ProtoLaser R4 is now commissioned for rapid PCB prototyping, laser structuring, drilling, and precision cutting across FR4, ceramics, glass, and flexible substrates.