CMC Microsystems develops, maintains and manages Canada's National Design Network® (CNDN), giving researchers access to the world’s best design tools, manufacturing technologies, and engineering support for making micro-nanotechnologies, and for training industry-ready graduates. \n\nCNDN involves stakeholders in academe, industry, government and intermediary organizations (other not-for profits) across Canada, and internationally. In the last five years, 1300 professors including 800 services subscribers and 8200 graduate students in 63 academic institutions have participated as have the 950 companies in Canada collaborating with professors or hiring graduates.