The Washington Technology Center is home to the Pacific Northwest's largest public Microfabrication Laboratory.
This 15,000 square foot lab provide companies and university reasearchers access
to facilities and specialized equipment for MEMS research and production/process
development. The lab is a critical research and development facility for primary-stage
product development and product manufacturing. Some of the technology developed
in our lab includes fiberoptic medical imaging and microminiature retinal scanning
displays.
- The lab was made possible by a $6.5 million private-public Investment in 1995, of
which $1 million was state-allocated. This facility is now completely self-sustaining.
- The lab serves more than 75 clients each month, generating over $850,000 in revenue
annually, and represents millions of dollars in facilities and equipment.
WTC's Microfabrication Lab is the only public facility of its type in the Pacific
Northwest where hands-on R&D and training support are provided. We train and
support a wide range of technology innovation personnel - from technician to Ph.Ds.
Access to this level of sophisticated equipment is critical to advancing research
and development for many technology companies.
We are committed to keeping our lab at the forefront of microfabrication technology.
As a result, Washington is recognized as one of the top microfabrication industry
in the United States.