<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ANFF-Optofab]]></title><description><![CDATA[ANFF-Optofab]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:28:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.anff-optofab.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Microengineering Winter School Visits IPAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, we welcomed our largest-ever group visit to Optofab Adelaide, with 38 participants from the ANFF-SA Microengineering Winter School.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/microengineering-winter-school-visits-ipas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4a5fa653657f03d5e6a7e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_5153d9aee7d34ea5a48db8290ae4281a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_875,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 5-Axis CNC Mill Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capability]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the installation and commissioning of a DMU 40 eVo linear 5-axis CNC milling machine at our fabrication facility in Thebarton, South Australia.

This addition marks a significant enhancement to our advanced manufacturing capabilities, enabling us to deliver greater precision, speed, and flexibility for our research and industry partners.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/new-5-axis-cnc-mill-expands-advanced-manufacturing-capability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc6c3b698f5b39c50f36cd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:53:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bde0a1_934c1ffa90304abda75a9429d541625e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking on the bright side for defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advances in optical fibre technology will enable high-power fibre lasers, positioning Australia as a leader in light-based defence systems.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/looking-on-the-bright-side-for-defence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc6f29bc536ac286aa2e31</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_f8fa388e32424876a1c353410a7c4a1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Optofab Adelaide: Support for Research &#38; Discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday 27th March, the Optofab Adelaide Hub, part of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), was in the spotlight at a well-attended seminar hosted by the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS).]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/inside-optofab-adelaide-support-for-research-discovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc70b6bc536ac286aa327b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_5f4532bfb7cb465895e690592914dc6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Release of The Journey of Light Exhibition Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Adelaide has published a new video showcasing The Journey of Light exhibition, currently on display at the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Museum of Economic Botany.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/celebrating-the-release-of-the-journey-of-light-exhibition-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc7190bc536ac286aa34eb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=domndTVNk4Y" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optofab Adelaide Hosts Successful NCRIS SA Networking Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday 13 March 2025, ANFF Optofab Adelaide proudly hosted a networking event for all NCRIS-supported research infrastructure facilities based in South Australia.

This initiative, started by a representative of the Australian Research Data Commons, has the goal of bringing NCRIS representatives together, helping us understand the ecosystem and create long-lasting bonds.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/optofab-adelaide-hosts-successful-ncris-sa-networking-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc745bf7044e6cf7a40e5e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_5b228188c1d742cda80cae2b0aaa5adf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strengthening Global Collaboration: An American Quantum Educational Visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optofab Adelaide was honoured to host a group of distinguished American academics for a pivotal quantum educational visit.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/strengthening-global-collaboration-an-american-quantum-educational-visit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc75cd7d31fe550c6560e3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bde0a1_b3476a8de65f4e52b7b803906902dacd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 ANFF Finalists Recognised for 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 12th, a prestigious ceremony was held to recognise the finalists for the 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards, during which Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Prof Craig Priest received their finalist certificates from the Chief Scientist for South Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/2-anff-finalists-recognised-for-2024-sa-science-excellence-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc790ebc536ac286aa45d9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_52d958ad874c4577a245b5313d58d31f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_875,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First commercial-grade optical fibres fabricated in space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special glass rods manufactured at the University of Adelaide have been drawn into over eleven km of optical fibre on the International Space Station (ISS).]]></description><link>https://www.anff-optofab.com/post/first-commercial-grade-optical-fibres-fabricated-in-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc7a894c31bb6f64be49c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bdb4a7_012c460554974d40b62dc28b8ac1bac2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>a1232969</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nanoparticle Magic: Fine-Tuning Gold Nanoparticles in Tellurite Glass for Unique Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silicate glass is a commonly used glass found in most households, in drinking glasses or windowpanes for example. 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