IQS Nano
Ultra-precise 3D printing systems based on two-photon polymerization (2PP) technology for high-throughput fabrication of complex micro- and nanostructures with sub-150nm resolution.
- CEO / Founder
- Milan Matějka
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Regional Development Fund, IQS Group (parent company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["IQnano3D Printing System","NanoSweep™ Beam Steering Technology","ResIQ™ Basic One (entry-level prototyping resin)","ResIQ™ Hybrid One (high-strength hybrid resin)","ResIQ™ Bio One (biocompatible, autoclavable resin)","ResIQ™ OptiPure (optical-grade transparent resin)","Application Centre Services (master fabrication, rapid prototyping, mass replication)","Custom Micro/Nanostructure Solutions"]
Technological Advantage
Achieves unprecedented combination of speed (3.3 million voxels/s) and precision (150 nm resolution) with extreme aspect ratios up to 1:10. Offers complete solution including hardware (IQnano3D), proprietary materials (ResIQ™ series with biocompatible, high-strength, and optical-grade variants), and application services. Capability to scale from prototyping to mass production (millions of meters) with 2D/2.5D mass replication tooling.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines extreme resolution (down to 150 nm) with ultra-fast printing speeds (up to 3.3 million voxels/s) through proprietary NanoSweep™ technology, enabling high-throughput fabrication of complex 3D micro- and nanostructures impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary NanoSweep™ hybrid beam steering technology combining inertia-free acousto-optic deflector (AOD) with mechanical stage motion, enabling stitching-less writing with speeds up to 3.3 million voxels/s. First Czech company to commercialize 2PP technology with integrated solution including proprietary ResIQ™ photoresin series.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Research institutions, R&D laboratories, universities, medical device manufacturers, photonics companies, biotechnology firms, microfluidics researchers, and aerospace companies requiring sub-micron precision manufacturing
Industry Verticals
["Biomedicine and Life Sciences","Photonics and Optics","Microfluidics","Aerospace","Precision Engineering","Advanced Materials","Synthetic Holography","Tissue Engineering"]
Competitors
Nanoscribe (Germany); UpNano (Austria); Microlight3D (France)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Commercial stage with established Application Centre; 13 employees at IQS Nano with 150+ across IQS Group; over 10 years operational experience in 2PP technology development
Major Milestones
["First Czech IQnano3D printer development using two-photon polymerization (2012)","Creation of world's smallest 3D printed replica of Great Mosque of Mecca (820 µm × 643 µm × 135 µm) for Dubai EXPO 2020","Development of proprietary NanoSweep™ beam steering technology","Launch of ResIQ™ photoresin series including biocompatible variants","MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories presentation","MicroTAS 2025 conference sponsorship"]
Notable Customers
Research institutions; University laboratories; Medical device manufacturers