Roll-to-Roll Film Patterning

SMS can fabricate films using plate-to-plate (P2P) nanoimprint lithography (NIL), P2P thermal embossing, and roll-to-roll (R2R) NIL.

SMS has custom P2P NIL and thermal embossing setups as well as a Carpe Diem R2R NIL tool, pictured on the right. This R2R tool is housed in SMS’s cleanroom and can pattern films with up to a 6-inch web width using UV NIL. SMS has a variety of resins and polymer films available. We also work with a variety of partners who can pattern films on a wider width. Contact us to learn more!

Patterned Polymer Films

SEM images of polymer films patterned with SMS molds are shown below.