The services offered by the labs and the availability of micro and nano equipment are helping companies develop products locally rather than outsource production abroad. The Center has eight operating laboratories and about 50 core research groups comprised of researchers from diverse fields. Many high-tech and bio-tech companies are collaborating with TAU nanoscientists underscoring TAU's standing as Israel's major center of nano-based R&D. Among the companies making use of the Center's services are IMH, Elbit Systems, Mardin Technologies and others.