Development of Atomic Precision Nanostructuring Machine in Germany
A new 3D nanolithography machine is being developed in Thuringia to create nanostructures up to one square meter with atomic precision, funded by €4 million from DFG. The project, which will enhance capabilities in photonic components, aims to be operational by 2032.

Researchers in Thuringia are advancing a 3D nanolithography and nanomeasuring machine that will produce photonic components measuring up to 1 × 1 × 0.2 meters, three times larger than current capabilities. The project is supported by €4 million from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and is set to launch on May 6 during the Quantum Photonics fair.
The target precision includes a positioning accuracy of twenty picometers and a structuring deviation of less than ten nanometers. This machine is expected to benefit energy, fusion, and gravitational wave research, with operational status anticipated in 2032. The initiative highlights the potential of nanostructures in various technological applications, including quantum computing.




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