In 1997, together with Prof. Satoshi Kawata, he succeeded in experimentally demonstrating Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP) for the very first time. As it turned out, their groundbreaking work in Two-Photon Polymerization became the foundation for countless innovations like in the activation of dyes for confocal microscopy, super-resolution microscopy and in additive microfabrication.
Ten years later, in 2007, Nanoscribe seized the opportunity to commercialize this transformative technology. It marked a significant milestone in the world of high-precision 3D Microfabrication and propelled us to become the global leader in 2PP-based additive manufacturing technology. Moreover, it revolutionized the approach researchers worldwide took to bring their pioneering ideas to life.
In our Demolab, a quarter of a century after his scientific breakthrough, Prof. Maruo personally experienced the entire workflow and operated a Quantum X system to understand the user experience of the next generation microfabrication. It was a moving and exciting moment when Prof. Shoji Maruo himself visited us 25 years after his groundbreaking invention to witness the evolution of his work. We were privileged to share with him the substantial advances in the field that his pioneering efforts had set in motion, making it a truly thrilling experience for us. We eagerly welcomed his presence and looked forward to his invaluable insights and feedback on the latest developments in the field.