Low friction coatings tech news
On July 9, 2026, NanoGlide Materials announced the commercial availability of "Litho--Slick," a specialized low--friction coating designed for wafer handling robotics within extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems. The coating utilizes a vacuum--stable molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanostructure to reduce particle generation by 50% and surface friction by 30% in high--vacuum environments. By minimizing mechanical vibration and contamination risks during high--precision wafer positioning, the technology enhances semiconductor manufacturing yields and reduces maintenance downtime for critical lithography infrastructure.