Münster Nanofabrication Facility (MNF)

The Münster Nanofabrication Facility is a DFG Core Facility at the University of Münster, equipped with state-of-the-art nanofabrication and nanoanalytics capabilities across 300 m² of cleanroom space rated ISO 5 to 7. Located within both the Center for NanoTechnology (CeNTech) and the Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN), MNF supports a diverse research community in fields like physics, chemistry, and biology. Offering advanced instrumentation and shared resources, MNF facilitates cutting-edge nanofabrication and nanostructuring for both internal and external researchers.

Center of Soft Nanoscience (SoN)

The Center for Soft Nanoscience at the University of Münster, inaugurated in 2018, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to interdisciplinary nanoscience research. Located adjacent to major scientific institutes, SoN features advanced laboratories equipped with cutting-edge nanoanalytical instruments. It supports thirty-two research teams in exploring and developing functional nanomaterials with a focus on applications in natural and synthetic systems.

CeNTech

The Center for Nanotechnology (CeNTech) in Münster is a pioneering hub for interdisciplinary nanotechnology research and development. Established in 2001, it engages faculties from the University of Münster, including chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine, in collaboration aimed at technological innovations and patent creation. CeNTech provides extensive infrastructure over 2,400 m² of laboratory and office space, specialized for nanotechnological applications such as vibration-free setups and clean rooms. Additionally, it supports the transition from basic research to commercial products, hosting start-ups and facilitating technology transfer with the backing of local and regional stakeholders.

High Performance Computing (HPC)

The High Performance Computing PALMA II at the University of Münster is a powerhouse in scientific computing, offering over 18,000 processor cores and advanced capabilities for complex problem-solving. This DFG Core Facility, housed in the ZIV (Center for Information Processing), supports an array of disciplines with its high-performance clusters that utilize shared and distributed memory systems for efficient, parallel computing. Since its deployment in July 2018, PALMA II has achieved remarkable benchmarks, including 800 TFlops in the Linpack test, ranking it among the world’s top 500 supercomputers and making it one of the fastest and most energy-efficient at the national level.

EIN Quantum NRW

EIN Quantum NRW is an influential network fostering Education, Innovation, and Networking in quantum technologies across North Rhine-Westphalia. As one of the twelve founding members, the University of Münster collaborates with governmental bodies including the Ministry of Culture and Science and the Ministry of Economics, Innovation, Digitization, and Energy. This initiative aims to expand national leadership in quantum technology research and development, train specialists for future challenges, and develop applications for major industries in Europe. Supported by a robust partnership among universities, research institutions, and industry leaders, EIN Quantum NRW is pivotal in transforming the region into a leading European hub for quantum computing and related technologies.