FLITE utilizes laser surface functionalization and open-air diamond-like coatings to enhance the durability and performance of materials across various industries, including aviation, oil and gas, and automotive. Their technology effectively reduces corrosion, friction, and maintenance costs while minimizing the need for toxic chemical coatings.
Funding
$268.1K 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 industries rely on chemical coatings to protect materials from corrosion, wear, and other environmental factors, but these coatings can be toxic, temporary, and require frequent reapplication, leading to increased costs and environmental concerns. Existing surface treatments may also lack the precision needed for small, complex devices or the durability required for extreme environments.
Solution
FLITE Material Sciences provides advanced surface functionalization techniques, including laser surface functionalization and open-air diamond-like coatings, to enhance material performance and durability across various industries. Their technology creates surfaces that can repel or attract water or oil, reduce friction, kill pathogens, and improve heat dissipation without the need for toxic chemical coatings. By modifying the surface texture at the micro and nano scales, FLITE's solutions offer improved resistance to corrosion, wear, and biofouling, extending product lifecycles and reducing maintenance costs. The company's laser cleaning and shock peening methods also provide options for surface restoration and hardening, further enhancing material resilience.
Target Audience
FLITE serves industries such as aviation, oil and gas, automotive, medical, and marine, targeting companies seeking to improve product durability, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize environmental impact.
Features
- Laser surface functionalization for creating self-protecting surfaces with tailored properties (hydrophobic, hydrophilic, anti-microbial, etc.)
- Open-air diamond-like coatings for extreme durability in harsh environments
- Nanoscale additive manufacturing for high-precision fabrication of complex devices
- Laser cleaning for removing contaminants, rust, and old coatings without damaging the underlying material
- Laser shock peening for deep hardening treatments that improve material resilience
- Techniques applicable to a wide range of materials, including metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, and semiconductors
- Green technology with no toxic residue, vapors, waste heat, or harmful byproducts