A high volume production method for small nanostructures

Progress in nanotechnology is limited by nanofabrication. Nanostructures that are smaller than 100 nanometers (one thousandth the thickness of a hair) reveal unique properties. They will rapidly gain significance, for example, in future electronic, optic and quantum nano devices. However, up until now controlled fabrication of such nanostructures has been extremely laborious and expensive.

SwissLitho offers a novel nanofabrication tool: the NanoFrazor. The NanoFrazor uses an ultra-sharp heated tip to chisel small nanostructures (15 nm) with extreme precision (1 nm) at high speed (500,000 pixel/s). At the same time, the ultra-sharp tip performs direct imaging of the nanostructures, enabling unmatched inspection, overlay and stitching processes. The NanoFrazor is faster and cheaper than competing technologies. Beyond that, it offers unique 3-D patterning possibilities.

Researchers and nanotechnology manufacturers purchasing the NanoFrazor acquire a tool to fabricate novel nano devices while saving time and money.

The Jury of >>venture>> says about SwissLitho: “The need for scalable, high-volume production methods allowing for smaller scale semi-conductor production is great and persistent with lithography reaching intrinsic limits (half wave-length). SwissLitho differentiates itself through costefficiency and ease of use. The financials seem credible and realistic, and there is a realistic estimation of market potential and access.“