NanoHorizons Achieves Significant Commercialization Milestone

SmartSilver Technology Reaches Major Market Adoption Benchmark

Expanded manufacturing partnerships demonstrate market validation of antimicrobial nanotechnology

STATE COLLEGE, PA (May 14, 2024) - NanoHorizons, Inc., a leader in applied nanoscale materials engineering, today announced a significant commercialization milestone as its SmartSilver antimicrobial technology achieves widespread market adoption. The company has established manufacturing partnerships spanning multiple continents and industry sectors, validating SmartSilver’s commercial viability and market value proposition.

This milestone represents the culmination of years of technology development, commercial refinement, and collaborative partnership building across the textile, healthcare, and consumer product industries.

Market Achievement

The commercialization milestone encompasses several key metrics:

Manufacturing Partnerships: NanoHorizons has established relationships with fabric mills, textile finishers, and product manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia, creating a global network for SmartSilver technology deployment.

Market Penetration: SmartSilver-treated products have reached consumers through major retail channels in outdoor, athletic, lifestyle, and healthcare categories, demonstrating successful translation from laboratory innovation to market-ready solutions.

Production Volume: Commercial production of SmartSilver additives has scaled to meet growing manufacturer demand, with capacity expansion planned to support continued growth.

Industry Diversification: Beyond initial textile applications, SmartSilver has expanded into healthcare products, consumer goods, and specialty applications, demonstrating platform technology versatility.

Technology Validation

The market milestone validates NanoHorizons’ strategic approach to nanotechnology commercialization:

Performance Focus: Emphasis on delivering measurable, durable antimicrobial performance that provides genuine value to manufacturers and end users.

Manufacturing Compatibility: Development of formulations and processes that integrate seamlessly with existing industry infrastructure, minimizing adoption barriers.

Application Partnership: Collaborative approach working closely with manufacturers to optimize SmartSilver implementation for specific applications and requirements.

Quality Consistency: Establishment of production and quality control processes ensuring consistent performance across high-volume commercial manufacturing.

Industry Impact

SmartSilver’s commercial success has influenced broader industry trends:

Permanent Protection Standard: The technology has helped establish consumer expectations for permanent antimicrobial performance rather than temporary treatments that wash out.

Natural Fiber Enhancement: SmartSilver has enabled natural fibers like cotton to compete with synthetic alternatives in applications requiring antimicrobial performance.

Sustainability Considerations: Permanent antimicrobial protection can extend product lifetime and reduce washing frequency, supporting sustainability objectives.

Application Innovation: Manufacturers have developed novel product concepts leveraging SmartSilver’s capabilities, expanding antimicrobial textile applications.

Growth Trajectory

The milestone positions NanoHorizons for continued expansion:

Market Development: Ongoing initiatives to expand SmartSilver adoption in existing market segments while developing new application areas.

Technology Enhancement: Continued research and development to enhance performance and broaden substrate compatibility.

Geographic Expansion: Growth of international partnerships to serve global markets and support regional manufacturers.

Partnership Deepening: Evolution of manufacturer relationships from initial technology adoption to collaborative innovation partnerships.

Customer Success

Manufacturers who have adopted SmartSilver report positive market response:

Product Differentiation: Permanent antimicrobial protection provides credible basis for premium positioning and marketing communication.

Consumer Satisfaction: End-user feedback indicates that SmartSilver performance meets or exceeds expectations for odor control and product durability.

Manufacturing Efficiency: Integration with existing processes enables production without significant capital investment or process disruption.

Technical Support: NanoHorizons’ collaborative approach and technical expertise facilitate successful implementation.

“Reaching this commercialization milestone reflects the dedication of our team and the trust our manufacturing partners have placed in SmartSilver technology,” commented a NanoHorizons spokesperson. “We’re grateful for the collaborative relationships that have enabled SmartSilver to reach consumers worldwide through diverse product categories.”

Market Opportunity

Despite significant progress, substantial growth opportunity remains:

Market Penetration: Current SmartSilver adoption represents a fraction of potential addressable markets across textiles, healthcare, and consumer products.

Geographic Markets: Expansion opportunities exist in regions where antimicrobial textile adoption is accelerating.

Application Categories: Numerous product categories could benefit from permanent antimicrobial protection but have not yet adopted the technology.

Technology Evolution: Ongoing innovation can address additional performance requirements and expand applicable substrate range.

Looking Forward

NanoHorizons remains focused on supporting existing partners while developing new applications and relationships. The company continues investing in:

SmartSilver Technology

SmartSilver, the smarter anti-odor and antimicrobial answer, is engineered at the nanoscale to impart permanent anti-odor and antimicrobial properties to natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics. The technology delivers the antimicrobial power of pure silver through nanoscale additives that form permanent bonds with fiber structures, ensuring life-of-product protection.

SmartSilver’s proven commercial performance demonstrates that practical nanotechnology solutions can deliver significant value when properly engineered for real-world applications and manufacturing environments.

About NanoHorizons, Inc.

NanoHorizons is a custom nanoscale materials engineering company dedicated to solving real-world challenges through innovative nanotechnology. The company’s SmartSilver brand is recognized worldwide as a leader in providing permanent anti-odor and antimicrobial protection to natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics. SmartSilver additives, along with NanoHorizons’ other technologies, deliver measurable value in industries ranging from performance apparel to medical instrumentation. To learn more about NanoHorizons, visit www.nanohorizons.com.

For perspective on nanotechnology market development, see Lux Research and National Nanotechnology Initiative.

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