Smart Material Solutions

We've done so much research on infrared metamaterials and thermal imaging in the last few years that even our chief of security, a dog, has learned the lesson. Check out her attempt to simplify the topic in our latest blog post!

This is going to be a big year for SMS! After 8 years focused on R&D, we're raising funds to commercialize some of our most promising NASA- and Army-funded tech. Check out our newsletter and reach out for more details!

It’s time for one of our favorite year-end traditions: the SEM gallery, showcasing the best images from this year’s experiments! https://lnkd.in/e9RGkQWB

We had a wonderful visit with CEO Stephen F. and his team from our collaborator Smart Material Solutions, Inc. and got to see this cool visual of their nanopatterned materials diffracting laser light. #science #research #plasmonics

Curious what we've been up to? Check out our latest newsletter and read about our progress in solar, displays, and defense!

Diamonds may be beautiful, but they also have incredibly useful properties! Check out our new blog on how we pattern our diamond dies: Focused Ion Beam Milling. SMS's VP of R&D, Dr. Nichole Scott, describes the process that she previously used to write her and her fiancé's names into her Sapphire engagement ring!

We are excited to announce this year's RadLaunch Class of 2024! Nvirovate Materials Inc. Nvirovate Materials has developed a portfolio of UV-cured bio-based, compostable soybean oil adhesives.?These are the only bio-based pressure-sensitive adhesives in the world that are CO2 negative, compostable, and, as a result of UV cure, only require 15% of the energy to process compared to legacy fossil fuel-based adhesives. Topshelf Enterprises DBA 3D Solar These technologies enable the efficient creation of intricate micro and macro parts from glass, metal, and ceramics at subzero and room temperatures, significantly enhancing production precision. This integration significantly boosts scalability and adaptability, promising transformative impacts on the manufacturing processes in the solar, battery, micro-optics, and generativity designed auto parts. Azodent, Inc. Azodent has designed a polymer coating that can be used to prevent biofilm accumulation and infections on implants, prostheses, catheters, and endoscopes. This technology has a wide range of potential applications in the?industrial coatings market, including for non-stick coatings, touch screens, and de-ice coatings for aircraft. Additionally, the photoresponsive material can also selectively inhibit dental cavities-causing bacteria, and regenerate dental pulp to initiate the formation of dentinal ridges. Such genus-specific inhibition and regenerative properties within the same material are rare in dentistry, therefore the dental market is likely the initial market for this technology. Smart Material Solutions, Inc. SMS is a precision engineering company developing scalable nanofabrication methods, tooling, and materials for large-area nanopatterning. Its dedicated team of materials scientists and mechanical engineers integrates seamless cylindrical molds with roll-to-roll manufacturing to add new functionalities to surfaces. SMS’s technology includes forming a UV-cured layer with trillions of micro and nano structures per square meter, which may serve as an outer coating or resist. By tailoring these structures, SMS can cater to a diverse range of metamaterial interests, including solar energy, biosensors, virtual reality, self-cleaning surfaces, and more. Maedditiva, Tecnologico de Monterrey Identifying a need for 3D-printed soft transparent patient-specific anatomical models with high fidelity, suitable for cardiovascular applications like pre-procedural planning, training, and flow visualization, the group developed a simple method that involves the use of thiol-ene coating as post-processing step to flexible SLA 3D-printed parts--increasing the transparency of the final product, while adjusting the mechanical properties close to those of human aortic tissue and retaining a high anatomical fidelity. Thus far the group's "phantoms" have been utilized in 13 complex surgeries and by medical companies to test new stent graft designs.

I used researching micro-optics and security features as thinly veiled excuse to put cool things in a powerful microscope ??

What do Pokémon cards and a $100 bill have in common? They both feature micro-optics! Explore the science behind their captivating effects and learn about the transformative impact of micro-optics on security measures and display technologies. https://lnkd.in/eSwCBSnx