February 2026
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The Molecular Foundry
The Molecular Foundry is a Department of Energy-funded nanoscience research facility that provides users from around the world with access to cutting-edge expertise and instrumentation in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
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News & Events
Seminars
Early Career Spotlight: Bernard Field
Unveiling quantum phenomena in complex 2D materials
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:00 AM PT
Events
Celebrating 20 Years of Discovery
The Foundry will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on March 24, 2026 with a half day event at Berkeley Lab
News
New Electron Microscopy Technique Reveals Atomic Structures From Nanocrystals Once Considered Unsolvable
March 2026
News
Foundry in Focus – February 2026 Newsletter
February 2026
News
A ‘Robot Pizza Chef’ Serving Up Better Quantum Computers
February 2026
About
The Foundry’s seven research facilities provide free access to experts and instruments to users from around the world. Come join our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Expertise & Instrumentation
See what the Foundry offers: browse or search the Foundry’s experts, tools, and capabilities.
Impact
The Foundry is constantly expanding its body of world-class, high-impact research. See how we’re advancing the forefront of nanoscale science.
Safety
Innovative and productive science is also safe science. Learn how the Foundry integrates safety into every aspect of our organization.
User Program Overview
Explore our User Program and proposal process. Researchers who intend to publish can get free access to the Foundry and all of its capabilities.
Industry Users at the Foundry
Researchers from industry can leverage our facility’s capabilities to accelerate their technological development and commercial success.
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