Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute

Pushing the Boundaries of Materials Research

The Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI) gives researchers access to high-tech equipment for materials science and engineering. From nanoscale materials to large-scale systems, AMERI supports research through advanced tools for analysis, characterization and micro/nano device development.

Explore Labs and Services

The AMERI Advantage

  • Open Access

    Our facility is open 24/7 with swipe card access. As an open-access lab, we encourage use across campus and local industry.

  • Reliable Results

    Our equipment is maintained under service contracts and regularly calibrated to ensure accurate, peer-reviewed data. Your results matter most.

  • Support That Listens

    We’re always looking to improve. Feedback from users and supervisors helps us enhance your experience every step of the way.

Tools for Discovery

AMERI helps drive the development of next-generation technologies by connecting researchers with advanced fabrication and analytical tools. Faculty, students and industry partners all use AMERI to turn bold ideas into real breakthroughs.

Equipment Rate
ToolUnit BaseInternal RateExternal Rate
Sample prep room accessHour$4$7
Cleanroom accessHour$5$11
Thermal processesHour$6$14
Low-resolution SEMHour$13$20
SEMHour$45$91
EDSHour$10$26
TEMHour$58$99
XRDHour$32$61
SDTHour$21$41
FIBHour$53$87
E-Beam LithographyHour$54$115
PhotolithographyHour (one-hour minimum)$15$35
Laser Lithography uPG101Hour$16$35
Parylene CoatingHour$13$27
March RIEHour (one-hour minimum)$15$29
AsherHour$11$17
PVD Sputtering (base metals)Hour$22$42
PVD Evaporation (base metals)Hour$20$32
RTAHour (one-hour minimum)$10$18
Sample coating (Au)Per cycle (three-minute cycle)$13$26
Sample coating (C)Per cycle (three-minute cycle)$14$23
PlasmaTherm RIEHour (one-hour minimum)$15$25
TrainingHour$16$25
Engineering ServicesHour$50$73
Analytical ServicesHour$52$77
Tool Operation/general laborHour$41$83
Hardness testerHour$39$80
OmniprobeHour$39$82
PlasmaEtch RIEHour (one-hour minimum)$16$32
3D printingHour$15$22
Dicing sawHour$20$43
STS DRIEHour$41$81