The Center for Open Access Facilities (COAF) manages the four core units of KIT’s shared research infrastructure. These are known as: the Instrumental Analysis Unit for the analysis of materials, the Materials Unit for the analysis and evaluation of molecules, the Clean Room Unit for the microfabrication of devices, and the Bio Unit for the analysis and evaluation of bio-related materials. By promoting leading research, that transcends the boundaries of academic disciplines and promotes interdisciplinary as well as fusion research, each of these facilities contributes to the foundation of distinctive research at KIT.