University of South Africa
Overview of innovation

FemtoFab™ introduces an automated femtosecond laser-based process for the fabrication of micro and nano-constriction structures on high temperature superconducting (HTS) thin films such as YBa₂Cu₃O₇-ₓ. The technique enables the precise and reproducible formation of superconducting nano- and micro-patterns used in quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) and other high-performance electronic systems. This method represents a significant advancement in superconductor manufacturing, overcoming the cost, complexity, and scalability barriers associated with traditional lithographic techniques.
By employing programmable, automated laser control, FemtoFab™ allows the rapid, low-cost, and high-fidelity fabrication of arrays of superconducting nano-structures suitable for research and commercial applications.

Type of Intellectual Property protection
Patent
Innovation Opportunity Type
Investment
Partnership
Industry
​Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Electricty, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply
​Information and communication
Telecommunications
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 6 – Prototype tested in real-world settings
Website link
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Research-&-Innovation/Innovation,-Technology-Transfer-and-Commercialisation