Providing high-quality epitaxial wafers for over 45 years enabling world-class semiconductor research

The National Epitaxy Facility plays a central role in enabling UK university research through provision of high-quality Semiconductor Epitaxy for custom designed structures and devices.

We also play a significant role in enabling developments in UK industry with many companies utilising our expertise, knowledge and world class facilities to further their businesses. Contact us to find out how we can help you with our facilities, expertise and consultancy services.

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Our Epitaxy Offer

Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) growth production is provided at the University of Sheffield and University College London

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Metal-Organic Vapour Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE) growth production is provided at the University of Sheffield and the University of Cambridge

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View our ‘Virtual Tour’ to see our cleanroom facilities.

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If you want to work with us and utilise our world class expertise and facilities in the development of III-V and Silicon Technologies please contact us to see how we can help you with our facilities, expertise and consultancy services.

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NEF over 45+ years

The National Epitaxy Facility timeline shows our highlights from the past 45 years.

Our History

ISO9001 Certified Service

The Quality Management System employed at the National Epitaxy Facility has been ISO9001 certified since 2014. This demonstrates the quality of our epitaxial material, our customer focus, and our dedication to continuous improvement, enabling world-class semiconductor research in the UK.

Quality Assurance