[labnetwork] Prototype Lab for ECE Department

[Jacob T. Trevino]

Hi Roberto,

While it's not exactly the same as the "minimal fab" movement in Japan, you
might find *InchFab* out in California worth checking out. They’re taking a
similar approach with a smaller footprint, lower-cost, and modular
processing setup, but applying it specifically to foundry services.

They’re a great group to talk to, and if you’re interested, I’d be happy to
make an introduction.

https://www.inchfab.com/

Best,
Jacob
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On Thu, Nov 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM Panepucci, Roberto <
roberto.panepucci at austin.utexas.edu> wrote:

> Hi Duy, I heard of this "Minimal Fab" initiative, and wonder if it would
> be a fit for an educational cleanroom. I'd love to visit one, but don't
> want to go Japan. . . https: //www. yokogawa.
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> I heard of this "Minimal Fab" initiative, and wonder if it would be a fit
> for an educational cleanroom.
> I'd love to visit one, but don't want to go Japan...
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> https://www.yokogawa.com/us/industries/semiconductor/minimal-fab/
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> Roberto Panepucci, PhD
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> Hello everyone,
>
> Can anyone offer advice on setting up a prototype lab for an electrical
> computer engineering department? I need recommendations for specific
> instruments, equipment, and software. Thank you.
>
> Regards,
> -Duy
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