CHALLENGES Project
The large-scale international project CHALLENGES, in which SOL instruments participated, has been
completed
SOL instruments is proud to announce outstanding results obtained during the implementation of the
international research project CHALLENGES (Real-time nano-CHAracterization reLatEd techNloGiEeS),
which was part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program and aimed at developing innovative
technologies for real-time analysis of nanostructures.
About CHALLENGES
The CHALLENGES project brought together cutting-edge European research institutes and companies
striving to develop solutions for high-precision analysis of nanomaterials. The main goal of the project
was to create a technology that would enable in-line non-destructive analysis of nanostructures. This is
particularly important for high-tech industries such as the microelectronics and semiconductor
industries, where accuracy and reliability are critical.
The project also aims to implement the developed technologies in real production to improve product
quality and competitiveness.
SOL instruments contribution
SOL instruments has completed one of the key objectives of the project – development and production
of a prototype of a high-speed, fully automated, high-resolution and high-sensitivity spectrometer,
which, when used as part of an atomic force microscope for plasmonic amplification of optical signals,
will provide a non-destructive multi-purpose nano-optical method that allows for accurate and reliable
measurements at the nanoscale in real time in production environments, what is especially important
for quality control in microelectronics and other high-tech areas.
The project has shown the importance of international cooperation and joint innovation in creation of
advanced solutions that can change the future of high-tech industries.
For more information about the CHALLENGES project you can refer to the official website: [CHALLENGES
2020](https://www.challenges2020.eu/ ) and watch a video about the project