About
LIG Nanowise is a deep-tech company transforming how we see and understand the nanoscale. Through our patented Super Resolution Microsphere Amplified Lens (SMAL) technology, we deliver super-resolution optical imaging — revealing features below 80 nm using visible light, without the need for staining, vacuum environments, or destructive sample preparation.
Originally developed from cutting-edge academic research, our technology bridges the gap between the lab and the production floor. It is now used by leading institutions and companies in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, materials science, and life sciences — where precision, speed, and non-invasive imaging are critical.
We design our systems to be both intuitive and robust, enabling researchers to push the frontiers of science and engineers to solve real-world problems — from sub-surface defect detection to high-throughput quality control.
At LIG Nanowise, we believe that better imaging leads to better decisions. That’s why we work closely with our partners in both academia and industry to develop tools that don’t just reveal more — they redefine what’s possible.
Solutions
SMAL Lens Technology — Non Destructive 60 nm Resolution Imaging solution without Fluorescence or Post-Processing
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At the core of our innovation lies the SMAL (Super-resolution Microsphere Amplifying Lens)—a revolutionary optical system powered by high-index dielectric microspheres. These lenses exploit near-field interactions and the unique phenomenon of photonic nano jets to break free from the traditional Abbe diffraction limit (~200–250 nm), enabling a new era of imaging. Unlike conventional super-resolution methods, SMAL is a non-destructive technic which delivers real-time results with no fluorescent labelling, no vacuum systems, and no post-processing—a dramatic leap forward in practicality and performance.
The Nanoro Microscope — Engineered for a New Imaging Era
To fully exploit the capabilities of SMAL optics, LIG Nanowise has developed the Nanoro Microscope—a purpose-built imaging platform that combines precision mechanics, advanced optics, and intelligent software to deliver unmatched performance.
Direct observation of super resolution image
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Direct observation of super resolution image
Put together, the system SMAL lens - Nanoro Generation bridge the gap between traditional light microscopy and electron microscopy, offering non-destructive, real-time nanoscale imaging without the operational complexity of SEM or TEM.
Advanced Lens Fabrication : Custom Optics for Custom Needs
​Recognizing that one lens does not fit all applications, LIG Nanowise also produces custom-fabricated microsphere optics designed for specific spectral, structural, and material demands.
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Testimonials
“LIG Nanowise’s microscopes are giving us a deeper insight into a range of graphene materials and products. We are excited to further explore the possibilities of their technology."
Dr Paul Wiper
Graphene Engineering, Innovation Centre,The University of Manchester, UK
“The spatial resolution offered by SMAL has the potential to better reveal the characteristics of platinum-rich phases that are 10s to 100s of nm in size, which will help us to better understand how they form in high temperature sub-volcanic magmatic settings.”
Dr Brian O’Driscoll
Senior Lecturer in Petrology, The University of Manchester, UK
​“This work has shown the promise of using the Nanoro system to analyse graphene materials. We will continue to work together moving forward”
Dr. Andrew J. Strudwick
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, The University of Manchester, UK