Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography

‘Cutting-edge research in physics and materials science to advance nanolithography, strengthening the research system in nanolithography technology, and accelerating the transition from fundamental discovery to implementation in the semiconductor industry.’

Latest news

  • From left to right: An ARCNL researcher shines a flashlight on a piece of chocolate on a table. A young child leans over and looks at the chocolate curiously. Her father points his phone at the chocolate, possibly to take a photo. Her mother stands behind them.

    Wetenschapsdag 2025 brings many curious visitors to ARCNL

    A curious young visitor observes light patterns on chocolate. Photo: ARCNL We had another great edition of the Wetenschapsdag this past weekend! It was…

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  • AMOLF-ARCNL PhD collaboration brings to light new nanostructure metrology technique

    The joint PhD program between AMOLF and ARCNL continues to prove its strength in combining fundamental physics with industrial relevance. Falco Bijloo’s research, recently…

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  • Diamond shown to wear down atom by atom

    Despite being the hardest material on Earth, even diamond wears down eventually. Together with scientists from University of Bologna, Cyrian Leriche and colleagues at…

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  • Panel discussion and book launch highlight successful public-private partnerships

    On September 4, colleagues and collaborators from ARCNL gathered to discuss public-private partnerships and to launch a special book. In a panel discussion, distinguished leaders…

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Upcoming events

    • November 1, 2025
    • Announcement

    Transition to Marcelo Ackermann as ARCNL Director

    Marcel Ackermann will start this November, succeeding Wim van der Zande. With over 20 years of experience in academic and…

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    • November 26, 2025
    • at VU Amsterdam
    • PhD Ceremony

    Defense: Dion Engels

    Contact: Oscar Versolato…

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    • December 17, 2025
    • PhD Ceremony

    Defense Nick Feldman

    Contact: L.Amitonova@arcnl.nl…

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    • December 17, 2025
    • at University of Amsterdam
    • PhD Ceremony

    Defense Falco Bijloo

    Contact: P.Kraus@arcnl.nl…

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Interview

One year into partnership University of Groningen

How is it going and what to expect?

The University of Groningen joined the ARCNL public-private partnership as associate partner on January 1st, 2022. ARCNL group leader Ronnie Hoekstra and governing board member Caspar van der Wal reflect on the route towards this newly established partnership and on the challenges and advantages it offers.

Read more about the partnership between ARCNL and the University of Groningen (RUG)