The CNR - Istituto di Microelettronica e Microsistemi (IMM) develops cutting-edge processes and technologies to create micro-nano devices and electronic and photonic sensors for applications in numerous sectors, such as energy, environment, bio-medicine, agritech, space, telecommunications, transport and quantum technology. The activities of IMM range from basic research (synthesis, modelling, characterization of advanced materials and processes) to enterprise innovation (prototyping, technology transfer to companies, promotion of start-ups).
The Bologna headquarters of CNR-IMM has one of the biggest publicly funded facility for silicon micro-machining in Italy (located in a 500 m2 clean-room with 100 and 1000 class rooms), capable of producing different non-VLSI devices, in particular micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS), using micro-machining techniques for Si, SiC and Quartz substrates, and 3rd generation solar cells and photovoltaic devices. In addition to, and in synergic integration with the Si technologies, at IMM-BO research activities on carbon-based materials, like carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene and Silicon Carbide, are extensively carried out.
Via Gobetti 101 - Bologna - Italy
By train: The main railway station is Bologna Centrale. For timetables, booking and ticket purchase please refer to: www.trenitalia.com
By plane: Bologna is served by G. Marconi Airport (BLQ). From the Airport, you can take the electric train on elevated track “Marconi Express” to reach Bologna Central Railway Station in about 7 minutes and then take the bus, or take a taxi
By Bus: Bus lines to reach CNR-IMM (BO):
Useful links: TPER (Passenger Transport Emilia Romagna)
By Taxi: Taxi service can be reserved by: