Molecular Imprints, Inc.

Molecular Imprints, Inc.

was a nanotechnology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2001. The company specialized in developing nanoimprint lithography systems and solutions aimed at high-resolution, low-cost nanopatterning. Its technology enabled nanoscale patterning for semiconductor devices and also catered to markets such as hard disk drives, display technologies, LEDs, solar energy, and biotechnology. The core technology of Molecular Imprints was Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography (J-FIL), which supported a range of imprint lithography tools and solutions. Notable products included the NuTera HD7000, Imprio HD2200, Imprio 300, Imprio 1100, Perfecta TR1100, and Perfecta MR5000. The company focused on providing nanopatterning systems for high-volume manufacturing, emphasizing affordability and scalability for very small feature sizes. Molecular Imprints served various industries, including semiconductor and biotechnology, and had notable customers in the disk-drive sector, such as Hitachi and Fujitsu. In 2014, the company was acquired by Canon, integrating its semiconductor business into Canon's operations.