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Nanoimprint lithography (NIP) has re-emerged as a high-resolution, low-cost alternative to extreme ultraviolet lithography. This paper reviews new activities in NIP over the last 3–5 years, focusing on: (1) novel photo-curable and hybrid resists, (2) active layer alignment for 3D nanostructures, (3) roll-to-plate and roll-to-roll NIP for flexible electronics, and (4) machine learning for defect detection. We highlight industrial adoption for AR waveguides and data storage, concluding with remaining challenges in template lifetime and overlay accuracy.

Looking toward 2026 and beyond, the "new" will become the standard. Here are three trends on the horizon: nip activity new