OtaNano

OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies

What is OtaNano

Operated by Aalto University and VTT, OtaNano is comprised of the Low Temperature Laboratory, Micronova and the Nanomicroscopy Center. The OtaNano research infrastructure houses comprehensive micro- and nanofabrication facilities in clean-room environments, high-resolution imaging and characterization equipment, and state-of-the-art experimental facilities, including ultra-low temperature possibilities.

OtaNano is a top-level learning environment for young researchers and an international centre for world-class scientific research. The facilities are important for scientists as well as for high-tech companies. OtaNano is a national platform for developing innovative enabling technologies and appling them to practical nano-, micro-, and quantum systems.

The OtaNano research infrastructure can be used by researchers, students and companies. All of its premises are conveniently located within walking distance from each other on the Otaniemi campus.

OtaNano's Impact

Building on decades of pioneering Finnish expertise in nano-, micro- and quantum technology, OtaNano was established in its current form in 2013.

Since then, OtaNano's facilities have been used in hundreds of scientific studies, product innovations, and breakthrough discoveries. Examples include achieving perpetual motion in time-crystals at the Low-Temperature Lab and the manufacture of incredibly precise sensors and quantum computers at Micronova.

OtaNano houses some of the best state-of-the-art facilities in Northern Europe. Whether you are part of a research group, working at a high-tech company or a student, the tools you need can be found at OtaNano!

How to use OtaNano

Use the links below to reserve a timeslot for your research group, company, or simply just you!

Booking, pricing and training for each OtaNano facility

Micronova Nanofab

Nanomicroscopy Center

Low Temperature Laboratory

The researchers utilized the exceptional facilities of Micronova Nanofabrication Cleanroom. Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

Micronova is part of OtaNano - Finland's national research infrastructure for micro- and nanotechnology, jointly run by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University.

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The Aalto University Nanomicroscopy Center (NMC) provides high resolution microscopy to researchers, who come to work and collaborate using this high-quality equipment. The center is accessible to everyone.

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The Low Temperature Laboratory at Aalto University is one of the world centres in ultra-low temperature physics and technology. The leading position is based on vigorous in-house development and construction of sub-mK refrigerators.

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Press releases Published: 19.12.2024

Researchers aim to correct quantum errors at super-cold temperatures instead of room temperature

One of the major challenges in the development of quantum computers is that the quantum bits, or qubits, are too imprecise. More efficient quantum error correction is therefore needed to make quantum computers more widely available in the future. Professor Mikko Möttönen has proposed a novel solution for quantum error correction and has received a three-year grant from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation to develop it.