Experience micro- and nanofabrication from the inside.
Hands-on School
on Micro and Nanofabrication
From cleanroom fundamentals to device fabrication: learn, practice, and innovate.
27–30 October 2026 | Turin, Italy
An exclusive four-day training experience combining expert lectures with direct access to the PiQuET Cleanroom, one of Italy’s most advanced public facilities for micro- and nanofabrication.
With only 18 in-person participants, the School offers small-group practical training alongside researchers and technologists working at the forefront of microelectronics, MEMS, photonics and quantum technologies.
Why Micro and Nanofabrication?
Micro- and nanotechnologies are enabling innovations in semiconductors, photonics, MEMS, quantum technologies, healthcare, energy, and advanced sensing. As Europe strengthens its technological sovereignty and invests in next-generation manufacturing capabilities, access to specialized skills and research infrastructures is becoming increasingly important.
The It-fab Hands-on School provides participants with a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the technologies that are shaping the future of science and industry.
About the School
The It-fab Hands-on School on Micro- and Nanofabrication combines theoretical lectures with direct experience in a professional cleanroom environment.
Unlike conventional training courses, the School is designed around a hands-on learning approach. Participants will learn the principles of micro- and nanofabrication in the classroom and then apply them through guided activities in the cleanroom, gaining first-hand exposure to key fabrication processes and research infrastructures.
The programme is intended for Master’s students, PhD candidates, researchers, and professionals interested in microelectronics, MEMS, photonics, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
Why attend?
3 Hands-on laboratory tracks
Choose one practical pathway and spend three afternoons inside the cleanroom.
Expert Lectures
Attend lectures delivered by experienced researchers and technologists from leading Italian research institutions.
It-fab Network
Access to the Italy’s leading public facilities for micro- and nanofabrication.
4 Days: Lectures + Practice
From process fundamentals to real fabrication workflows.
What Makes This School Unique?
Learn by doing
Go beyond classroom teaching through direct participation in cleanroom activities led by experienced technologists.
Exclusive access
Work inside the PiQuET Cleanroom (piquetlab.it), an advanced research facility supporting cutting-edge developments in quantum technologies and micro- and nanofabrication.
Build your network
Meet researchers, technologists and students from leading Italian research centres working across academia and industry.
About It-fab
It-fab is the Italian distributed infrastructure for micro- and nanofabrication, bringing together leading research institutions and cleanroom facilities across the country. Through shared expertise, advanced equipment, and coordinated services, It-fab supports research, innovation, education, and technology transfer in strategic technological sectors.
The School is part of It-fab’s commitment to developing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists in micro- and nanofabrication.
Key Informations
Dates: 27–30 October 2026
Location: Turin, Italy (PiQuET Cleanroom, INRiM as hosting institution)
In-person participants: Maximum 18
Online participation available (morning lectures only)
Language: English
Register
Registration is open until 15th September 2026.
Secure your place and gain practical experience in micro- and nanofabrication within one of Italy’s leading research infrastructures.
Hosting institution
Cleanroom facility
Hosting institution
Cleanroom facility