UAB FEMTIKA

Their core work

FEMTIKA is a Lithuanian deep-tech SME specializing in ultra-precise micro- and nano-fabrication using femtosecond laser technology. They develop equipment and processes for two-photon polymerization, femtolaser ablation, and atomic layer 3D nanoprinting — enabling the creation of micro-optical components, MEMS sensors, and functionalized surfaces at scales conventional manufacturing cannot reach. Their work bridges the gap between laboratory-grade nanofabrication and industrial-scale production, making them a technology provider for sectors requiring extreme precision such as optoelectronics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

FEMTIKA's earliest H2020 engagement (2018-2019) combined a product-concept feasibility study for nano-fabrication equipment (NANOFACTORY, SME Phase 1) with participation in fundamental research on organic luminescent materials (MEGA). From 2019 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward industrial-scale laser processing and hybrid manufacturing — coordinating the large FemtoSurf project on high-power femtosecond surface treatment and joining consortia building integrated multi-technology machines (ATOPLOT, Mesomorph). The trajectory is clear: from proving a product concept and exploring adjacent science, to scaling up precision manufacturing for real industrial applications.

FEMTIKA is moving from lab-scale femtosecond laser tools toward integrated industrial machines that combine multiple precision technologies (laser, deposition, polymerization) in a single platform.

How they like to work

FEMTIKA balances leadership and partnership — they coordinated 2 of 5 projects, including their largest (FemtoSurf at EUR 1.69M), showing they can manage consortia, not just contribute. With 38 unique partners across 15 countries, they operate a broad European network rather than relying on a small circle of repeat collaborators. For a technology SME of their size, this breadth signals they are actively sought out as a specialist partner and are comfortable working in diverse, multi-country teams.

FEMTIKA has built a network of 38 unique partners across 15 countries in just 5 projects, indicating high demand for their niche capabilities. Their geographic spread covers a wide European footprint well beyond the Baltic region.

What sets them apart

FEMTIKA occupies a rare niche: they are one of very few SMEs that both develop femtosecond laser fabrication equipment and apply it in industrial manufacturing contexts. Most organizations in this space are either university labs (strong on science, weak on productization) or large laser companies (strong on hardware, less focused on micro/nano applications). FEMTIKA bridges both worlds — small enough to innovate rapidly, technically deep enough to coordinate industrial-scale projects like FemtoSurf, and product-oriented enough to have pursued SME Instrument funding for their fabrication device.

Highlights from their portfolio

• FemtoSurf
  Their largest project (EUR 1.69M) as coordinator, tackling industrial-scale femtosecond laser surface processing at 2-3 kW — a significant step from lab to factory floor.
• Mesomorph
  Ambitious hybrid manufacturing platform combining two-photon polymerization, femtolaser ablation, and atomic layer nanoprinting in a single all-in-one machine.
• NANOFACTORY
  SME Phase 1 feasibility study for their core product concept — a 3D micro-nano fabrication device — showing clear commercialization intent from early on.