NanoPattern Technologies

NanoPattern Technologies, Inc.

24 Investors

Materials Science Nanotechnology

CHICAGO, IL

NanoPattern Technologies, Inc. is a materials science startup developing a proprietary method for creating high-resolution, energy-efficient displays. The company's core innovation is a photopatternable quantum dot ink and a direct nanoparticle lithography process that addresses key manufacturing challenges in the display industry. This technology enables the production of next-generation displays for devices like AR/VR headsets and wearables with superior performance and lower cost.

Products & Team

Photopatternable Quantum Dot (QD) Ink & Direct Lithography Process

Specialty Chemical InkSeed

This is a patented, comprehensive solution combining a specialized nanoparticle ink formulation with a direct photolithography process. It is designed to be a 'plug-and-play' solution for display manufacturers, allowing them to produce full-color microdisplays using their existing photolithography equipment, thereby reducing capital expenditure and simplifying the manufacturing process.

Value Proposition

It solves the inefficiency, high cost, and resolution limitations of traditional methods for manufacturing full-color microLED and OLED displays, particularly for the demanding requirements of AR/VR and wearable devices.

Pain Points

Target customers face significant challenges with current display manufacturing technologies, including high capital investment for new equipment, complex and low-yield production processes, and difficulty achieving the required resolution, brightness, and energy efficiency for next-generation microdisplays.

Achieves high resolution and nanoparticle density with its resin-free formulation, enabling thinner films without structural collapse.Dramatically improves energy efficiency, potentially extending the battery life of devices like smartwatches up to 30 days.Offers cost-effectiveness by integrating with conventional 365 nm photolithography equipment already used in the industry.Supports multi-patterning of red, green, and blue quantum dots on a single substrate without damaging underlying layers, which is essential for creating full-color displays.