A redesigned high-NA EUV lithography optical system has been proposed, which could enable the manufacture of smaller computer chips at lower cost than current methods. The new design eliminates troublesome optical effects, enhances resolution, and should be much cheaper to produce.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalJournal of Micro/Nanopatterning Materials and Metrology·DateJun 17, 2026
A new grayscale lithography technique called PG-LDW is introduced, achieving sub-nanometer resolution in 3D structures. This process enables precise control over the depth profile of photoresists, opening opportunities for next-generation micro/nano-integrated devices.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2026
A team from Harvard and University of Lisbon found that silica, a low-refractive index material, can be used for making metasurfaces despite long-held assumptions. They discovered that by carefully considering the geometry of each nanopillar, silica behaves as a metasurface, enabling efficient design of devices with relaxed feature sizes.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 14, 2026
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Scientists create natural surfaces with 3D nanowrinkles that control light, liquids, and living cells. The method uses laser polarization to guide the material's organization, enabling precise control over wrinkle formation and applications in bio-inspired surfaces and sensors.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJan 5, 2026
Researchers create a new method for laser-based powder bed fusion that achieves unprecedented lattice walls and surfaces while reducing memory demand. The approach enables the high-fidelity fabrication of microscale shell lattices with improved strength and toughness.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateDec 18, 2025
The article discusses the progress of nanoimprint lithography (NIL) over 30 years, highlighting its high throughput and 3D patterning capabilities. NIL is becoming a key technology for fabricating emerging devices, including metalenses in smartphone cameras and automotive lidar.
SourceOpto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalElectronics·DateAug 21, 2025
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM) achieves a new Impact Factor of 21.3, surpassing 20 for the first time and maintaining its position as top journal in the field. IJEM has attracted submissions from 853 institutions in 81 countries.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 18, 2025
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University of Missouri scientists have developed an ice lithography technique that etches small patterns onto fragile biological surfaces without damaging them. The method uses frozen ethanol to protect the surface and apply precise patterns.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalNano Letters·DateMay 20, 2025
Irresistible Materials Ltd appoints new CEO to lead business strategy and commercial engagements for its Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) photoresist platform. The company's MTR technology is expected to grow the global EUV photoresist market at a substantial compound annual growth rate of over 20%.
The researchers aim to facilitate patterning in the extreme ultraviolet range using indium-based materials, enabling smaller and more precise features on chips. This could lead to better performance and energy efficiency in microchips.
Researchers developed a simple, repeatable printing technique to create periodic nano/microstructures on glass substrates with useful functions like water-repellency and structural colors. The technique enables fabricating materials without expensive equipment and complex processes, paving the way for innovative gas sensors.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2024
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Scientists create diacetylene derivative-based luster materials with tunable colors and metallic lusters, opening new possibilities for applications in jewelry, printing inks, and cosmetics. The developed material can express a golden luster selectively using light irradiation, minimizing environmental footprint and weight.
SourceChiba University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2024
Chong Xie and his team at Rice University have won a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop an implantable neural electrode system for high-resolution, long-term neural recording and stimulation. The project aims to improve the resolution of existing devices by increasing the density of neurons sampled.
Researchers at PPPL create simulation codes that can accurately predict plasma behavior, reducing the manufacturing and design cycle of silicon chips. This innovation could help the US regain a leadership role in chip industry production.
SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalPhysics of Plasmas·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 20, 2024
A new technology has been developed to transmit quantum information over tens to hundred micrometers, improving the functionality of upcoming quantum electronics. The researchers use a terahertz split-ring resonator and confine only a few electrons to an ultra-small area.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 9, 2024
Researchers developed a technique to achieve uniform shrinkage of 3D-printed structures, enabling finely detailed structures with advanced light manipulation capabilities. The method has applications in anti-counterfeiting, high-performance devices, and materials with precise structuring.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 29, 2023
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Researchers at HZDR demonstrate the creation of controlled single-photon emitters in silicon, enabling mass production of photonic qubits for quantum computing. The breakthrough paves the way for industrial-scale photonic quantum processor production.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 23, 2023
Researchers from LP3 Laboratory developed a light-based technique for local material processing in three-dimensional space of semiconductor chips. They successfully fabricated embedded structures inside Si and GaAs materials, which cannot be 3D processed with conventional ultrafast lasers.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateNov 7, 2022
A research group from Tokyo University of Science has discovered molecular features that govern the filling process at nanoscales, enabling finer resolutions in ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography. The findings provide valuable insights for guiding the selection and design of optimized resists for sub-10 nm resolution.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalNanomaterials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2022
Lithium niobate photonics has developed rapidly, enabling compact devices with high performance. Thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) structures have shown significant improvements in refractive index contrast, paving the way for more integrated photonic devices.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJun 23, 2022
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Researchers from Paderborn University create a simple integrated quantum network using thin layers of lithium niobate to demonstrate large-scale functionalities. The project aims to develop scalable quantum components with industrial application potential.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a technique to create quantum devices by 'sketching' patterns of electrons into programmable materials. This approach enables the creation of active nanostructured gates directly below two-dimensional materials like graphene, with feature sizes comparable to electron spacing.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateDec 21, 2020
A team of researchers led by Elisa Riedo demonstrated a method for fabricating high-quality p-n junctions on single atomic layers of molybdenum disulfide, enabling bipolar conductivity in 2D semiconductors. The technique uses thermal scanning probe lithography to create nanoscale-resolution doping patterns.
SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 28, 2020
A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has made a groundbreaking discovery that silicon can be stronger and more deformable than previously thought. They found that by using a specific lithography method, silicon pillars could withstand much greater widths without breaking, offering new possibilities for the fabrication of micro-?electro-...
SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 10, 2020
Researchers at Zhejiang University discovered a new type of bubbling mechanism that generates periodic and aperiodic bubbles with unique properties. This phenomenon has significant implications for industries such as heat transfer enhancement, mass transfer, and bubble motion control.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateApr 11, 2017
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A team of researchers at MIT and University of Chicago has developed a self-assembly technique to produce narrow wires on microchips, breaking through fundamental limits in manufacturing processes. The new method uses block copolymers and could be scaled up for mass manufacturing with standard equipment.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMar 27, 2017
A team of international scientists has demonstrated a novel approach for designing fully reconfigurable magnetic nanopatterns using thermal scanning probe lithography. This method offers researchers the opportunity to control magnetism at the nanoscale, enabling the development of novel metamaterials and computing devices.
SourceAdvanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMar 9, 2016
MIT researchers have developed a technique for stacking layers of block-copolymer wires, creating mesh structures with potential applications in memory and optical chips. The ability to easily produce these self-assembled structures could revolutionize the manufacturing process.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 22, 2016
Researchers developed bubble-pen lithography, a technique that uses microbubbles to inscribe nanoparticles onto a surface with precise control. This method allows for the creation of new materials and devices, such as metamaterials, with unique properties.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNano Letters·DateJan 14, 2016
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A team at UMass Amherst has developed an approach to make reversibly self-folding origami structures on small length scales. They use ultraviolet photolithographic patterning of photo-crosslinkable polymers to create complex structures that can be folded and redeployed.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJan 8, 2015
A new quantum lithography protocol developed by George Miroshnichenko improves the resolution of photolithography technology. The protocol addresses physical limitations caused by light diffraction, allowing for narrower stripes and higher-contrast edges on semiconductors.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateDec 17, 2013
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new method to create large-area absorbers using silver nanocubes, which can control the absorption of electromagnetic waves. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and cost-effective devices for applications such as sensors and solar cells.
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Researchers at NIST have developed a precise method to shape and position quantum dots, enabling them to emit individual photons. This breakthrough has significant implications for powering new types of devices in quantum communications.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalOptics Express·DateFeb 23, 2011
University of Maryland researchers introduce a technique called RAPID lithography that uses visible light to create tiny integrated circuits comparable to shorter wavelength radiation. This breakthrough could lead to substantial savings in cost and ease of production for companies like Intel.
SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalNature Chemistry·DateFeb 2, 2011
Researchers at the National Institute for Nanotechnology developed a new method using microwave ovens to accelerate the self-assembly process for semi-conductors. This technique significantly reduces processing time, creating a viable alternative to conventional lithography methods.
SourceNational Institute for Nanotechnology·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 25, 2010
Researchers in Yorkshire will gain access to a state-of-the-art electron-beam lithography system to study novel magnetic materials and fabricate high-frequency electronics. The £4 million facility, supported by industrial funding, will enable the fabrication of nanostructures with features less than 10 nanometres in size.
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Researchers develop self-assembling polymer arrays that improve data storage capacity and reduce manufacturing time. The technology uses block copolymers to create precise patterns, enabling higher-density arrays and faster production.
SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalScience·DateAug 14, 2008
Researchers at MIT develop a new method to produce tiny particles with defined size and shape featuring regular patterns in two or three dimensions. The team creates Janus particles, microparticles with two chemically different hemispheres, using stop-flow interference lithography.
Researchers create microscopic devices as small as 10 nanometers, enabling simultaneous real-time atomic imaging and potential applications in sensors, electronics, and DNA sequencing. The new technique surpasses traditional methods, producing reliable metal nanostructures with novel mechanical properties.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 25, 2007
Researchers measured key properties of liquids using immersion lithography, including refractive index and molecular size. The NIST report provides useful trends and data to help identify suitable liquids or calibrate measurements.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalApplied Optics·DateMar 20, 2006
Researchers found that increasing water vapor levels caused less damage to mirrors, possibly due to increased ambient hydrocarbon levels. Introducing methanol mitigates water-induced damage, paving the way for accelerated testing and broader illumination capabilities.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateJul 14, 2005
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Researchers have developed a new technique that allows for the creation of complex patterns in nano-electronics using self-assembling materials. This breakthrough enables the production of complex nano-electronic devices with non-regular geometries, which is crucial for advancing computer architecture by Moore's Law.
SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalScience·DateJun 2, 2005
Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed a method to organize small gold nanoparticles into linear chains with controlled interparticle spacing, essential for creating electronic and optical applications. The technique uses DNA as a template and has high reproducibility, tolerance for structural defects, and high yield.
SourceUniversity of Oregon·JournalLangmuir·DateJun 9, 2004
The Nanoruler can pattern gratings with lines and spaces separated by a few hundred nanometers across large surfaces. This precision enables the analysis of light and decoding cosmic bar codes for space telescopes like NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 2, 2004