Industrial Upscaling of Nano- and Microfabrication.
Combining rapid 2GL mastering with proven replication technologies.
This white paper was written in collaboration between Nanoscribe, EV Group, kdg otikomp and 3D AG. It explores the strengths of 2GL mastering technology in comparison to alternative technologies while providing a detailed analysis of the benefits of 2GL mastering, including its high resolution, high contrast, and low noise, as well as its versatility and cost-effectiveness.
The workflow and capabilities demonstrated in this whitepaper are universal and can be applied to a wide range of applications for any type of replicable 2.5D topography.
With today’s mega-trends of miniaturization and resource efficiency, and the demand for ever-faster innovation cycles, manufacturing calls for advanced microfabrication technologies with improved performance and mass production capability.
Two-Photon Grayscale Lithography (2GL ®) is the breakthrough key technology that enables both, rapid fabrication of functional prototypes as well as seamless integration into established mass production processes based on 2GL-printed master templates and their replication.
This whitepaper provides deep insights into the manufacturing chains based on mastering and replication. We have created it in partnership with EV Group, 3D AG and kdg. It not only focuses on the implementation in production but also provides a comparison with technological alternatives for master generation and their integration into mass production lines.
Martin Hermatschweiler
Nanoscribe CEO & Co-Founder
Focus Points
- Scaling up Nano- and Microfabrication
- Mastering by two-Photon Grayscale Lithography
- Multi-stage Process Flow
- Micro Injection Molding
- Nanoimprint Lithography
- Applications for Mastering and Replication
"This level of collaboration and expertise is a rarity, and I am proud to have been a part of it."
“Writing this whitepaper was an incredible experience. Not only did I have the opportunity to work with interdisciplinary teams across different companies, but the project leader provided consistent feedback to ensure that the quality remained at a high level.
The whitepaper itself is a comprehensive overview of the available technologies for mastering and replication, and what makes it truly unique is that it combines the knowledge of several experts in the field.”
Dr. Marek Krehel
CTO of 3D AG
