The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB at Michigan State University today marked the inauguration of the K500 Chip Testing Facility or KSEE, expanding U.S. capacity for radiation effects testing of advanced microelectronics used in spaceflight, defense, wireless communications, and autonomous systems.

The ribbon cutting recognized the completion and operational launch of a refurbished superconducting cyclotron and a new high-bay addition that together increase FRIB’s ability to support testing for government, industry, and academic users nationwide.

“As a public, land-grant university, Michigan State University has a responsibility to steward public investment in ways that serve the nation,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. “For more than six decades, MSU has led the way in accelerator-based science, building world-class facilities and expertise that advance discovery, educate future leaders, and benefit society. FRIB continues that tradition, and with the inauguration of the K500 Chip Testing Facility, our scientists are turning cutting-edge research infrastructure into tangible value for Michigan and the nation. This facility is the latest chapter in a legacy of bold vision, technical excellence, and public service that defines MSU—transforming ambitious ideas into lasting impact.”