Nanoscribe
A global leader in high-precision 3D microfabrication, providing laser-based 3D printers that enable sub-micrometer resolution for industrial and scientific applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Martin Hermatschweiler
- Team Size
- >100
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $86.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Lab14 GmbH, RSBG SE, BICO Group (Former), ZEISS International (Former)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Quantum X platform (High-speed microfabrication for micro-optics)","Quantum X bio (High-resolution 3D bioprinter for life sciences)","Quantum X align (High-precision alignment for fiber-to-chip coupling)","Photonic Professional GT2 (Versatile high-resolution 3D micro-printer)","IP-Resins (Proprietary photoresists and specialty printing materials)","Nanoscribe Nano-Print Solutions (Software and process support)"]
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Two-Photon Grayscale Lithography (2PGL) technology allows for ultra-smooth optical surfaces and high-speed voxel placement, significantly reducing production time compared to traditional 2PP methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables the fabrication of complex 3D microstructures with sub-micron precision and optical-grade surface smoothness, bridging the gap between traditional micro-lithography and 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary Two-Photon Grayscale Lithography (2PGL) technology which allows for ultra-smooth optical surfaces and significantly higher throughput than traditional 2PP methods.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Research universities, government laboratories, and industrial R&D departments in photonics, medical device manufacturing, and micro-electronics.
Industry Verticals
["Micro-optics","Integrated Photonics","Life Sciences & Bioprinting","Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)","Materials Science","Medical Technology"]
Competitors
UpNano; Microlight3D; Heidelberg Instruments (Multiphoton Optics); Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 400 systems installed globally; Annual revenue approximately €20M (SEK 230M) as of late 2024.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)","Launched Quantum X in 2019, the first industrial system with 2PGL technology","Acquired by BICO Group in May 2021 for €50M","Inaugurated a new Microfabrication Experience Center in China in 2024","Acquired by Lab14 GmbH (a subsidiary of RSBG SE) in November 2024 for €26M"]
Notable Customers
Harvard University; Stanford University; ETH Zurich; Max Planck Institute; ZEISS; Nikon