Adaptive Surface Technologies develops SLIPS® liquid surface coatings and proprietary Surface Active Polymer additives that create ultra-smooth, non-stick surfaces to repel fluids, contaminants, and biological fouling. Their technology addresses issues of adhesion and fouling in various applications, including industrial, marine, and medical sectors, enhancing performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$3.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many industrial, marine, and medical applications suffer from adhesion and fouling issues caused by fluids, contaminants, ice, and biological organisms. Traditional surface treatments often fail to provide durable, non-stick performance, leading to increased maintenance, reduced efficiency, and environmental concerns.
Solution
Adaptive Surface Technologies (AST) offers two product lines: SLIPS® liquid surface coatings and Surface Active Polymer (SAP) additives, both designed to create ultra-smooth, repellent surfaces. SLIPS® coatings form a fully liquid layer that outperforms traditional non-stick materials like Teflon and superhydrophobic surfaces in repelling fluids and biological foulants. AST's SAP additives stratify to the surface, creating hydrophilic domains within a hydrophobic matrix to repel marine biofouling and prevent frost and ice formation. These technologies enhance performance, minimize environmental impact, and reduce maintenance across various sectors.
Target Audience
AST's primary customers include companies in the industrial, marine, consumer packaging, and medical sectors seeking advanced surface treatments to prevent adhesion, fouling, and icing.
Features
- SLIPS® Repel™ coatings for industrial applications, providing superior non-stick properties and durability.
- SLIPS® Zero™ coatings for consumer packaging, ensuring clean and efficient product dispensing.
- SLIPS® Foul Protect™ additives for marine applications, preventing biofouling and reducing drag.
- SeaClear™ additives for enhanced marine protection.
- Proprietary Surface Active Polymer (SAP) additives that stratify to the surface, creating repellent properties.
- Anti-ice coatings under development for aviation industry applications.
- Demonstrated success in multiple binder systems for various applications.