Flexible designs, high throughput, uniformity, and yield are the basic requirements in the semiconductor industry. The MLA 300 Maskless Aligner meets all of these requirements.
The MPO 100 is a Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP) Multi-User Tool for 3D Lithography and 3D Microprinting of microstructures with applications in micro-optics, photonics, micromechanics, and biomedical engineering. Its voxel tuning capability enables the fine-tuning of voxel dimensions during scanning, optimizing both speed and accuracy.
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Heidelberg Instruments is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision laser lithography systems, maskless aligners, and nanofabrication tools.
With 40 years of experience and well over 1,400 systems installed worldwide, Heidelberg Instruments provides lithography solutions specifically tailored to meet the micro- and nanofabrication requirements of our global customers – no matter how challenging. In our Process and Application Labs (PAL) located in Germany, Switzerland, and China, the engineers train and collaborate closely with our customers to make the most of their Heidelberg Instruments equipment.
Industry stakeholders, as well as working groups of the most renowned universities and research institutes all over the world, use Heidelberg Instruments’ systems for advanced micro- and nanopatterning. Fields of application are in micro-optics and microsystems technology, photonics, electronics, semiconductors/advanced packaging, quantum computing, MEMS/NEMS, micro-mechanics, biomedical engineering, 2D materials, IoT, and many more.
Applications | Technologies | Key Features
µMLA
- Maskless Aligner
Configurable and compact tabletop maskless aligner with raster scan and vector exposure modules.
MLA 150
- Maskless Aligner
The fastest maskless tool for rapid prototyping, the alternative to the mask aligners. Perfect for standard binary lithography.
DWL 66+
- Direct Write Laser Lithography System
Our most versatile system for research and prototyping with variable resolution and wide selection of options.
MPO 100
- Two-Photon Polymerization Multi-User Tool
Multi-User Tool for 3D Lithography and 3D Microprinting of microstructures with applications in micro-optics, photonics, micro-mechanics and biomedical engineering.
MLA 300
- Maskless Aligner
Optimized for flexible industrial production with highest precision and seamless integration into industrial production lines.
DWL 2000 GS / DWL 4000 GS
- Direct Write Laser Lithography System
The most advanced industrial grayscale lithography tool on the market.
VPG+ 200, VPG+ 400, and VPG+ 800
- Volume Pattern Generator
Powerful production tools for standard photomasks and microstructures in i-line resists.
VPG+ 1400 FPD
- Volume Pattern Generator
Photomask production on large substrates, perfect for display applications.
VPG 300 DI
- Maskless Stepper
Maskless direct imager for high-accuracy and high-resolution microstructures.
ULTRA
- Laser Mask Writer
A tool specifically designed to produce mature semiconductor photomasks.
NanoFrazor
- Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography System
Versatile & modular tool combining Thermal Scanning Probe Lithography, Direct Laser Sublimation, and advanced automation for cutting-edge R&D.
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The world of 3D microfabrication is evolving rapidly, and Heidelberg Instruments is at the forefront of this transformation. With the introduction of the MPO 100, a cutting-edge tool for Two-Photon
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About us
From diverse culture and far-reaching history to forward-looking state-of-the-art scientific research facilities – Heidelberg has it all. A city with over 800 years of history and tradition is also home to numerous leading researchers and Nobel Prize winners. As a center for scientific research, Heidelberg not only houses prestigious universities and industrial research institutions but is also the home of Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH.
Heidelberg Instruments was founded in 1984 by five scientists from various institutions in Heidelberg with the aim of building a high-tech company that transfers academic research and developments to industrial projects. In the past 35+ years it has become the core of innovation in the development of high-resolution microlithography pattern generators at Heidelberg Instruments.
Heidelberg Instruments has evolved to become a world leader in the development and production of high-precision photolithography systems, maskless aligners, two-photon-polymerization lithography systems, and nanofabrication tools.
Individual commitment and excellent teamwork – two opposites that have been and continue to be essential for successfully growing our business for the past 35+ years. Together we innovate solutions, develop improvements, and contribute to the constant growth of Heidelberg Instruments.
Would you like to become a part of our growing team? Learn more about careers and available positions at Heidelberg Instruments.
Our executive team consists of industry experts with decades of market experience. Together they ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently, all while keeping the interest of our customers at the forefront. Their long-standing affiliation Heidelberg Instruments provides a firm sense of stability to both our clients and staff.
Heidelberg Instruments started in Heidelberg, Germany and has expanded its reach with subsidiary offices to seven different countries, including the US and China, to serve our global customer base and interested parties.
Additionally, global partner offices represent our products, applications and technologies in other countries without subsidiary coverage.