Conventional fabrication
Control by process window
- Feature dimensions specified and assesed from a top-down perspective
- Defects managed statistically
- Material added or removed in bulk
- Atomic configuration inferred indirectly, if at all
Why atomically precise manufacturing matters
The next manufacturing frontier is atomic.
We believe that the performance of tomorrow's materials and devices will increasingly depend on structures defined one atom at a time. CBN Nano is building the tools, processes, and operational platform required to turn our demonstrations of atomic precision into a capability.
The strategic thesis
Control at the atomic scale creates new options at all scales.
Modern nano-manufacturing, especially in the semiconductor industry, is extraordinarily capable, but still governed by stochastic processes, material variability, and defects. This becomes critical when a device's active features approach the scale of individual atoms.
CBN Nano's approach is different. It combines molecular tool design, scanning probe positioning, controlled surface chemistry, atomistic simulation, and direct verification in one integrated workflow.
Design. Build. Verify
Beyond state-of-the-art
Smaller features are not the same as atomically specified structures.
Lithography, molecular deposition, and traditional synthetic chemistry remain essential. Our approach to atomically precise manufacturing complements these techniques with exact chemical composition, atomic location, and individual chemical bonds as the defining requirements.
CBN Nano platform direction
Control by specified outcome
- Target sites selected individually with single atom precision
- Additive and subtractive capabilities for specified atoms
- Molecular tools designed for specific reactions
- Results characterized and interpreted at the atomic level
Commercial applications
Where atomic precision can create differentiated value
CBN Nano's near-term commercial strategy begins with application-driven collaborations in markets where atomic placement, composition, and interfaces directly influence performance.
Quantum technologies
Atomic-scale structures, interfaces, and fabrication workflows for quantum hardware programs where single-atom variation can affect device behavior, including atomically defined test structures for specific quantum applications, and other research and pilot collaborations.
- Atomically-defined test structures for specific quantum applications
- Atomic-scale process development
- Research and pilot collaborations
Advanced materials
Designed surface structures and controlled chemistry aimed at material properties that cannot be reached through bulk synthesis or conventional patterning alone.
- Custom atomic configurations
- Surface and interface engineering
- Experimental validation programs
Atomic fabrication services
Selected access to CBN Nano's integrated design, build, and verification capabilities for qualified research and commercial partners, including feasibility studies, custom experiments, and STM-verified deliverables.
- Feasibility studies
- Custom fabrication experiments
- STM-verified deliverables
Technical capability matrix
A clear view of demonstrated and developing capabilities.
The matrix distinguishes completed atomic operations from platform capabilities currently being expanded, helping technical partners assess fit without overstating maturity.
Capability
Status
What it enables
Carbon donation
Demonstrated
Controlled C₂ transfer to prepared build sites.
Carbon-carbon bond formation
Demonstrated
Extension of designed carbon structures through successive operations.
Silicon abstraction
Demonstrated
Subtractive removal of selected silicon atoms.
Silicon donation
Demonstrated
Additive placement of silicon atoms at defined sites.
Hydrogen abstraction
Demonstrated
Creation of selected reactive sites on hydrogen-passivated silicon.
Hydrogen donation
Demonstrated
Additive hydrogen transfer to selected atomic sites.
Iodine manipulation
Demonstrated
Covalent “pick-and-place” of individual iodine atoms.
Patterned multi-site placement
Demonstrated
Deliberate arrangement of multiple atomic building blocks.
Closed-loop STM verification
Demonstrated
Direct assessment of fabricated structures before subsequent operations.
Automated acquisition and workflows
In development
Higher productivity,repeatability, and larger experimental datasets.
Expanded reaction and tool libraries
In development
Broader materials, structures, and application-specific processes.
Status reflects the current platform and will be updated as additional operations are developed.
Why CBN Nano is positioned to lead
A complete pipeline for atomically precise fabrication.
We have moved atomically precise manufacturing out of the realm of theory. CBN Nano operates an integrated platform that designs, builds, and verifies structures one atom at a time.
01
Deterministic Mechanosynthesis
Programmable molecular tools place and remove atoms — additive and subtractive fabrication on a silicon canvas with atomic accuracy.
02
Closed-Loop Verification
Integrated STM and XPS confirm every structure at the atomic scale, turning fabrication into a measured, repeatable process rather than a hopeful one.
03
Silicon Probe Chip (SPC)
Our flagship, patented SPC architecture brings atomically precise tooling into scalable, manufacturable formats — the physical foundation of the platform.
04
Inverted-Mode STM
Novel operating modes expand what a scanning probe can build, extending the reach of single-atom manipulation.
05
Molecular Tool Synthesis
We design and produce the molecular tools that make deterministic atom placement possible — a defensible, in-house capability.
06
Engineered for Uptime
Helium recovery, deep vibration isolation, automation, and a robust spare-parts program keep our instruments productive, not idle.
Partner With CBN Nano
Let’s build the impossible — one atom at a time.
We are opening pilot programs with quantum companies and research partners. If atomic precision is on your roadmap, we should talk.
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