The startup develops polymer technology utilizing liquid crystal elastomers that thicken when stretched, providing enhanced shock absorption for electronic screens. This material extends product application lifecycles by improving durability and performance in demanding environments.
Funding
$2.4M 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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Product
Problem
Many materials used in demanding applications lack sufficient durability and resistance to impact, shock, and delamination, leading to reduced product lifecycles and increased maintenance costs. Existing solutions often involve complex and expensive manufacturing processes or introduce inherent weaknesses due to porosity.
Solution
Auxetec is developing and commercializing auxetic liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), a novel class of polymers that thicken when stretched or strained, providing enhanced material performance. This proprietary technology offers a tunable solution to improve strength, durability, impact protection, and delamination resistance in advanced material products. Auxetec's LCEs can be tailored to meet specific application needs, offering lightweight performance and improved product lifecycles. The company collaborates with partners to integrate its technology into next-generation advanced material solutions.
Target Audience
Auxetec's primary customers are manufacturers and product developers in industries such as renewable energy, automotive, aerospace, and electronics, seeking to enhance the durability, performance, and sustainability of their advanced material products.
Features
- Auxetic polymers that exhibit a negative Poisson's ratio, thickening when stretched
- Molecular-level auxeticity achieved through liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs)
- Tailorable formulations to address specific performance requirements
- Enhanced shock absorbance and impact resistance
- Improved delamination resistance in composite materials
- Lightweight material performance
- Scalable manufacturing processes, including roll-to-roll capabilities
- Potential applications in green energy (wind turbine protection), composite materials, glass lamination, and electronic materials