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HackerFab

Open-source micro/nanofabrication initiative democratizing access to semiconductor fabrication

About HackerFab

HackerFab is an open-source micro/nanofabrication initiative that aims to democratize access to semiconductor fabrication tools and knowledge. Illinois MicroTech is proud to be an active contributor and host to this groundbreaking project.

Our club hosts HackerFab equipment and provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in microfabrication. We've successfully projected UV light patterns onto wafers and continue to expand our capabilities each semester.

Progress by Semester

Spring 2025

  • Project initiation and equipment setup
  • First UV light projection of block 'I' onto wafer
  • Established foundational processes

Fall 2025

  • Accepted first 4 student teams
  • Expanded fabrication capabilities
  • Conducted KLayout design workshops

Spring 2026

  • Received Placid grant funding
  • BIOE course integration
  • Continued process development

Resources

HackerFab GitHubDocumentation

Acknowledgments

  • Placid - Generous $1k grant supporting our fabrication efforts
  • BIOE 199/299 Course Integration - Academic partnership bringing HackerFab to the classroom

HackerFab Team

Mudit Mehta

Mudit Mehta

HackerFab Lead

Team Member

Process Engineer

Team Member

Equipment Manager

Team Member

Workshop Coordinator

Lab Photos

Photos from HackerFab lab sessions coming soon