a national collaborative research facility

  • for the characterisation of materials at the micro, nano and atomic scales
  • making expert support, training and instruments accessible to all researchers
  • enabling world-class Australian research and innovation

Researchers
Access microscopy and microanalysis at our locations around Australia. Our optical, electron, X-ray, scanning and ion-beam techniques are complimented by world-leading platforms such as atom probe tomography and advanced ion probes. Try our popular online tools, Technique Finder and MyScope to advance your research and microscopy training.

Impact
From healthcare to agriculture, engineering to archaeology, we enable Australian science. In addition to our core offering of microscopes, training and services to researchers, we engage with the wider community through exhibitions, publications and conferences. Learn more in our online and printed News & Media.

LATEST UPDATES
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Senator O'Farrell opens Waite Facility of Adelaide Microscopy

May 9, 2013

A new advanced microscopy facility at the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus has been launched ...Read More

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Bird navigation - great balls of iron

April 26, 2013

Every year millions of birds make heroic migratory journeys guided by the Earth’s magnetic field. ...Read More

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Major user recognised by AIMBE

March 6, 2013

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has bestowed its highest ...Read More