{"id":16485,"date":"2023-10-16T09:31:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T08:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/?page_id=16485"},"modified":"2025-08-04T10:01:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:01:19","slug":"step-and-repeat-nil-lab-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/en\/solutions\/micro-and-nano-manufacturing\/step-and-repeat-nil-lab-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Step &#038; Repeat NIL Lab Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<div class=\"overview-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/StepRepeat_NIL_Laborsysteme-1.jpg);\"\/><\/div><div class=\"overview-caption\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735838534188{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step &amp; Repeat Technology<\/h3>\n<p>Step&amp;Repeat Nanoimprinting (S&amp;R NIL) is a semi-automated process for the fast and cost-effective replication of a small- sized die in a fast and cost-effective way.<\/p>\n<p>This process is very flexible and can be used for a wide range of feature sizes, from some nanometers up to a few hundred micrometers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step &amp; Repeat Lab-Tools<\/h3>\n<p>Based on our extensive experience in nanoimprinting research, we have developed specific Step&amp; Repeat tools for laboratory use.<\/p>\n<p>These tools are easy to operate and allow direct process observation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multitool<\/strong> for the replication of microstructures with in-situ resist application<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft-NIL-Stepper<\/strong> for the replication of nanostructures on a pre-coated substrate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tools can be customised to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more and gain detailed insight into all functions of the tools during a hands-on workshop in our lab.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735838468375{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Multitool<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12610\" src=\"http:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Multitool_replication_nano_micro_structures-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Multitool_replication_nano_micro_structures-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Multitool_replication_nano_micro_structures-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Multitool_replication_nano_micro_structures-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Multitool_replication_nano_micro_structures.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\nThe multitool enables the fast and precise multiplication of micro- and nanostructures, whereby the resist is applied individually for each imprint.<\/p>\n<h4>Advantages<\/h4>\n<p>Small footprint. Simple operation and intuitive software.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>4-axis system<\/li>\n<li>Substrate heating<\/li>\n<li>Resist dispenser<\/li>\n<li>Microscope camera<\/li>\n<li>High-power UV LED module<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735838475025{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Soft NIL-Stepper<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/CNC-Stepper-64-Imprints_Substrat-in-kurzer-Zeit-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/CNC-Stepper-64-Imprints_Substrat-in-kurzer-Zeit-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/CNC-Stepper-64-Imprints_Substrat-in-kurzer-Zeit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/CNC-Stepper-64-Imprints_Substrat-in-kurzer-Zeit-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/CNC-Stepper-64-Imprints_Substrat-in-kurzer-Zeit.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\nFor the replication of nanostructures.<\/p>\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 360 imprints per hour (depending on material)<\/li>\n<li>Easy handling and membrane change<\/li>\n<li>High-performance UV LED module for curing<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum table for easy mounting of substrates, for example:\n<ul>\n<li>100 mm wafer<\/li>\n<li>1inch \u00d7 1 inch glass<\/li>\n<li>Up to A5 substrate size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Stage movement (X-Y-Z): 150mm x 150mm x 70mm<\/li>\n<li>Stamp size up to 15mm x 15 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735838482611{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 70px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fields of application<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and development laboratories<\/li>\n<li>Investigation of die life and material properties<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing of large-area multi-master templates<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing of large quantities of small NIL components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;page-static-sidebar&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reference-person&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"img-wrapper\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cbrand_300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference\">\n<h4>Your Contact<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Christoph Brandst\u00e4tter<\/strong><br \/>\nHead of Business Development<\/p>\n<p>+43 7252 885 252<br \/>\n&#x73;&#x6f;&#x6c;&#x75;&#x74;&#x69;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#x73;&#x40;<span class=\"oe_displaynone\">null<\/span>&#x70;&#x72;&#x6f;&#x66;&#x61;&#x63;&#x74;&#x6f;&#x72;&#x2e;&#x61;&#x74;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;cta-area&#8221;]<strong>Product brochure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profactor.at\/brochure\/nanoimprint-lithography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanoimprint Lithography &#8211; Advanced Solutions for the Replication of Micro- and Nanostructures<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<div class=\"shariff shariff-align-flex-start shariff-widget-align-flex-start\"><ul class=\"shariff-buttons theme-round orientation-horizontal buttonsize-medium\"><li class=\"shariff-button linkedin shariff-nocustomcolor\" style=\"background-color:#1488bf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.profactor.at%2Fen%2Fsolutions%2Fmicro-and-nano-manufacturing%2Fstep-and-repeat-nil-lab-tools%2F\" title=\"Bei LinkedIn teilen\" aria-label=\"Bei LinkedIn teilen\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"shariff-link\" style=\"; background-color:#0077b5; color:#fff\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"shariff-icon\" style=\"\"><svg width=\"32px\" height=\"20px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 32\"><path fill=\"#0077b5\" d=\"M6.2 11.2v17.7h-5.9v-17.7h5.9zM6.6 5.7q0 1.3-0.9 2.2t-2.4 0.9h0q-1.5 0-2.4-0.9t-0.9-2.2 0.9-2.2 2.4-0.9 2.4 0.9 0.9 2.2zM27.4 18.7v10.1h-5.9v-9.5q0-1.9-0.7-2.9t-2.3-1.1q-1.1 0-1.9 0.6t-1.2 1.5q-0.2 0.5-0.2 1.4v9.9h-5.9q0-7.1 0-11.6t0-5.3l0-0.9h5.9v2.6h0q0.4-0.6 0.7-1t1-0.9 1.6-0.8 2-0.3q3 0 4.9 2t1.9 6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735838534188{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;] Step &amp; Repeat Technology Step&amp;Repeat Nanoimprinting (S&amp;R NIL) is a semi-automated process for the fast and cost-effective replication of a small- sized die in a fast and cost-effective way. 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