THE ROLL-TO-ROLL METHOD
A Scalable Nanoimprint Method For Volume Fabrication On Transparent and Opaque Materials: Metal, Paper, Polymers, Flexible Foils and Thin Glass
Stensborg’s patented Roll-to-Roll Nanoimprint Lithography (R2R NIL) systems enable high-throughput, ultra-precise nanostructure replication for industries demanding large-area, energy-efficient, and cost-effective surface engineering.
Powered by our proprietary UV-curing Optical Engine, our custom-built nanoimprint machines are engineered to develop and manufacture intricate features in modern optics, photonics, semiconductor, flexible electronics, microfluidics, and photovoltaic applications.
Whether you’re producing AR/VR optical components, lab-on-a-chip diagnostic platforms, or nano-patterned solar films, our roll-to-roll systems, equipped with multiple nanoimprinting and tension control rollers and compatible with a variety of coating techniques (slot-die, inkjet, spray coating), allow you to scale up your innovation in a continuous, high-speed process, posing as a competitive and commercially viable solution.
A Fast and Continuous Production Process
Roll-to-Roll Nanoimprint Lithography is a high-resolution, scalable nanoimprint manufacturing method designed to replicate micro- and nanoscale patterns onto flexible or rigid substrates using a UV-curable resin and a patterned template.
Compared to traditional processes like photolithography or injection molding, R2R Nanoimprint Lithography offers significantly more customisation, faster production cycles, and improved cost-efficiency, especially for large-scale applications. While this method requires a higher initial setup and involves greater complexity when integrating multiple process steps, these challenges are offset by partnering with experienced nanoimprint specialists who guide you through the design, development, and implementation stages.
The Advantages Of Stensborg’s Roll-To-Roll NIL
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS TO OUR ROLLING UV NANOIMPRINT MACHINES
OUR FLEXIBLE RNIL SOLUTIONS
Roll-to-Roll vs Roll-to-Plate
Our Roll-to-Roll NIL systems are built for continuous, high-volume nanoimprinting at operating speeds of up to 50 metres per minute, ideal for flexible substrates such as films and foils. Roll-to-Plate (R2P) NIL is a highly cost-effective solution for industrial-scale production where throughput, repeatability, and energy efficiency matter most. However is less suited for processes requiring vacuum, etching, or batch-based steps. For those applications, our Roll-to-Plate (R2P) solution is the better choice.
Optimised for rigid substrates like glass, quartz, and silicon wafers, R2P excels in multi-step, low-volume processes such as rapid prototyping, optical intermediate/working master production, or research & development. Our Desktop Roll NanoImprinter 3.0 is a digital process validation and specialised feature development tool that lets you test, iterate, and refine your structure at low cost before scaling up.
For those applications, our Roll-to-Plate (R2P) solution is the better choice. Optimised for rigid substrates like glass, quartz, and silicon wafers, R2P excels in multi-step, low-volume processes such as rapid prototyping, optical intermediate/working master production, or research & development. Our Desktop Roll NanoImprinter 3.0 is a digital process validation and specialised feature development tool that lets you test, iterate, and refine your structure at low cost before scaling up.
OUR FLEXIBLE RNIL SOLUTIONS
Rolling NIL Applications in the Real World
