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Loughborough University Creates “World’s Smallest Violin” Showcasing NanoFrazor Capabilities
Physicists have crafted the “world’s smallest violin” as a stunning demonstration of their new NanoFrazor nanolithography capabilities.

A Resounding Success! Reflecting on the OPTICA Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Meeting 2025
Read Heidelberg Instruments’ recap of the OPTICA Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Meeting 2025. Thanks to all for advancing photonics innovation!

A New Vision for Astrophotography: Flat Lens Breakthrough
Discover how researchers fabricated an ultra-thin flat lens (MDL) with the DWL 66+, offering a lightweight, cost-effective solution for true-color astrophotography and space-based imaging.

Deep Grayscale Lithography: Overcoming Challenges in 2.5D Microstructures
Explore the challenges and solutions in achieving deep grayscale lithography (>100 µm) for advanced microfabrication. Learn about resist limitations, mask requirements, and the advantages of direct laser writing.

Next-Generation Flat Panel Display Fabrication with Heidelberg Instruments’ VPG+ 1400 FPD
Discover how the VPG+ 1400 FPD revolutionizes flat panel display fabrication with high-speed, sub-micron resolution photomask writing. Designed for OLED, micro-LED, and quantum dot displays, it delivers unmatched precision, scalability, and throughput for next-generation FPD manufacturing.

Sustainability in Microfabrication: Reducing Waste and Energy Use
Sustainable microfabrication is the future. Explore how Heidelberg Instruments’ advanced lithography solutions reduce waste, energy use, and chemical consumption.

A Heartfelt Donation: Heidelberg Instruments Celebrates the Spirit of Christmas
The close of 2024 marked a unique chapter in Heidelberg Instruments’ history. For the first time in our 40 years,

Advancing 3D Metasurface Fabrication: FABulous Project Meeting at Heidelberg Instruments
On December 3 and 4, Heidelberg Instruments hosted the project meeting of the EU-funded FABulous initiative at its Würzburg location.

Heidelberg Instruments Reports Major Orders for the VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from Leading Asian Photomask Manufacturers
Heidelberg Instruments has secured two major orders for its VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from leading photomask manufacturers in Asia.

From Classical Optics to Quantum Electronics – A Researcher’s Journey with Dr. Nolan Lassaline
In the fast-evolving world of nanoscience, pioneering breakthroughs often come from curiosity-driven exploration. Dr. Nolan Lassaline, a postdoctoral fellow at

Loughborough University Creates “World’s Smallest Violin” Showcasing NanoFrazor Capabilities
Physicists have crafted the “world’s smallest violin” as a stunning demonstration of their new NanoFrazor nanolithography capabilities.

A Resounding Success! Reflecting on the OPTICA Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Meeting 2025
Read Heidelberg Instruments’ recap of the OPTICA Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Meeting 2025. Thanks to all for advancing photonics innovation!

A New Vision for Astrophotography: Flat Lens Breakthrough
Discover how researchers fabricated an ultra-thin flat lens (MDL) with the DWL 66+, offering a lightweight, cost-effective solution for true-color astrophotography and space-based imaging.

Deep Grayscale Lithography: Overcoming Challenges in 2.5D Microstructures
Explore the challenges and solutions in achieving deep grayscale lithography (>100 µm) for advanced microfabrication. Learn about resist limitations, mask requirements, and the advantages of direct laser writing.

Next-Generation Flat Panel Display Fabrication with Heidelberg Instruments’ VPG+ 1400 FPD
Discover how the VPG+ 1400 FPD revolutionizes flat panel display fabrication with high-speed, sub-micron resolution photomask writing. Designed for OLED, micro-LED, and quantum dot displays, it delivers unmatched precision, scalability, and throughput for next-generation FPD manufacturing.

Sustainability in Microfabrication: Reducing Waste and Energy Use
Sustainable microfabrication is the future. Explore how Heidelberg Instruments’ advanced lithography solutions reduce waste, energy use, and chemical consumption.

A Heartfelt Donation: Heidelberg Instruments Celebrates the Spirit of Christmas
The close of 2024 marked a unique chapter in Heidelberg Instruments’ history. For the first time in our 40 years,

Advancing 3D Metasurface Fabrication: FABulous Project Meeting at Heidelberg Instruments
On December 3 and 4, Heidelberg Instruments hosted the project meeting of the EU-funded FABulous initiative at its Würzburg location.

Heidelberg Instruments Reports Major Orders for the VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from Leading Asian Photomask Manufacturers
Heidelberg Instruments has secured two major orders for its VPG+ 1400 FPD Volume Pattern Generator from leading photomask manufacturers in Asia.

From Classical Optics to Quantum Electronics – A Researcher’s Journey with Dr. Nolan Lassaline
In the fast-evolving world of nanoscience, pioneering breakthroughs often come from curiosity-driven exploration. Dr. Nolan Lassaline, a postdoctoral fellow at