MIT.nano offers storage cubbies inside the Fab.nano cleanroom (Building 12) and in the 5th floor packaging area for users to store their samples, notebooks, and supplies. In addition to helping researchers have a place to keep these items, these cubbies help MIT.nano maintain the pristine cleanroom environment by eliminating constant exit and re-entry of these items.
MIT.nano has several sizes of storage cubbies available:
- Standard (12” wide x 18” deep).
- Large (24” wide x 18” deep) intended for storing boxes of 6" wafers.
- Large 8" (24" wide x 18" deep) with a larger opening to accommodate 8" wafer boxes.
- Extra Deep (26" wide x 36" deep) intended for storing larger quantities of wafer boxes: discussion with staff required for approval.
1. Complete this form to request a storage cubby.
New labels are printed and placed on Monday mornings following your request. Cubby locations provided on an availability basis. If you have a specific location preference, please note that in your request and we will do our best do accommodate. Once the cubby is set up, staff will email the location to you.
2. Be prepared for a monthly charge on your default Fab.nano cost object in MUMMS.
MIT.nano charges $10/month for standard cubbies and $30/month for large sample cubbies and $100/month for extra deep cubbies. The cost is to prevent people from unnecessary storage and hoarding spaces, as well as to empty their cubby when they graduate.
We want to reiterate that these storage cubbies are for samples, notebooks, and supplies only. Chemicals and labware are not allowed to be stored in these locations; we have separate processes for bringing in and storing those items if needed. If a lock is required for your work, that should be discussed with MIT.nano staff.