What is NEMO/NEMO-CE?

NEMO is an open source lab management system developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the past several years to manage and operate its NanoFab facility. It is used in many facilities in the USA and across the world.

NEMO-CE (Community Edition) is a extended version of NEMO maintained by Atlantis Labs that includes a complete training module, qualification levels, tool accessories, advanced tool precursor configurations and more.

NEMO Capabilities

  • Equipment Scheduling

    Plan, allocate, and manage machinery efficiently, to ensure they are available when needed.

  • Tool Control

    Track, monitor, and manage the usage of tools to ensure proper access, maintenance, and accountability.

  • Access Control

    Ensure only authorized users can access and operate tools and labs, to enhance security and accountability.

  • Safety Hub

    A centralized platform for users to access safety videos and instructions, report safety concerns, and easily locate chemical hazards and Safety Data Sheets.

  • Interlock Integration

    NEMO natively supports three types of interlock connections: Modbus, ProXR/NCD, and legacy Coral interlocks. Additional options are available through plugins.

  • Kiosk/Badge Reader Integration

    NEMO provides a specialized single-page application for tool and area access, allowing fast authentication via badge readers for efficient lab entry and tool activation.

  • Resource Management

    Set up full or partial dependencies between tools, labs, and resources (e.g. electrical panels, gases, exhaust systems, chemicals) and schedule utility outages or emergency downtime.

  • Sensor Data

    Monitor data from any Modbus-enabled sensor (e.g., temperature, humidity, gases) and receive alerts based on custom conditions.

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Plugin System

NEMO has been engineered with flexibility and enhancement in mind. It uses a plugin system to enable customization and enhancements to be added with ease and maintainability.

Over the years, Atlantis Labs has developed many plugins in collaboration with diverse facilities. Atlantis Labs currently maintains the following plugins:

 
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If you’d like to learn more about NEMO, consult our FAQ section, where you’ll find detailed answers to common questions. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to us directly—we’re always here to help!

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