Applied Nanotech
Develops and commercializes nano-materials and processes, including conductive inks and pastes (copper, nickel, silver, aluminum) for printed electronics, photovoltaics, and additive manufacturing applications like aerosol jet printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Jacque Soptick
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $3.71M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- U.S. Department of Energy; Nano Magic; Management Buyout (MBO)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Superconducting inks & pastes; Copper inks (e.g., Cu-IJ70); Nickel inks (e.g., Ni-IJ70); Silver inks; Aluminum inks; Stripper foils; Etching materials for NDI; Medical imaging materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary nano-material formulations for conductive inks and pastes, protected by 50+ patents. The company's copper inks can be processed at temperatures under 100°C without inert atmosphere, a significant advantage over competitors. This IP is defensible via patent portfolio, though the company operates as a research and licensing business rather than a high-volume manufacturer.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-performance conductive inks and pastes that enable additive manufacturing of electronics with lower processing temperatures and improved conductivity, reducing production costs and enabling new applications in printed electronics and 3D-printed electronics.
How They Differentiate
Applied Nanotech differentiates through its extensive patent portfolio (50+ patents) and proprietary nano-material formulations that enable lower-temperature processing (under 100°C) without inert atmosphere, compared to competitors like Intrinsiq Materials and PV Nano Cell. The company has a long track record (since 1989) and strong government/OEM relationships.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs and government agencies in microelectronics, defense, high-energy physics, and nuclear energy sectors
Industry Verticals
Microelectronics; Defense; High-energy physics; Nuclear energy; Photovoltaics; Printed electronics
Competitors
Intrinsiq Materials, Inc.; PV Nano Cell Ltd.; Kuprion, Inc.; Nano-C; Carbice
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 1989; Received $1.6M grant from Department of Energy (2012); Merger with Nanofilm Ltd. (2014); Nano Magic sold majority interest in Applied Nanotech to employees (2022)
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Department of Energy; Optomec; Sichuan Anxian Yinhe Construction and Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (YHCC)
Funding rounds
- Grant$1.6M2012-09-01Lead: U.S. Department of Energy · Source: Web