The R2R NIL process typically involves a flexible substrate that is continuously fed through a series of rollers. These rollers contain a stamp or mold with nanoscale features that are transferred onto the substrate. The process can be broken down into several key steps:
Coating the substrate with a resist material. Pressing the substrate against the mold under controlled pressure and temperature. Solidifying the resist material, often using UV light or heat. Separating the substrate from the mold, leaving the nanoscale patterns imprinted on the substrate.