Toronto-based Integran Technologies Inc. recently announced the commercial launch of its novel nanostructured multilayer coating technology. This latest innovation is formulated d to provide unprecedented design flexibility in applying unique structural and functional enhancements to a wide variety of finished and semi-finished components including metals, polymers and polymer composites.
Under development for several years with the support of the Canadian Government and the U.S. Department of Defense, Integran’s proprietary graded, multi-layer and nanolaminate technology is covered by a number of specific U.S. and foreign patent filings, including the recently issued US 8,129,034, which applies to lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods and automotive parts, and covers specific fine-grained metallic coatings and nanolaminates containing Ni, Cu, Co, Fe, Mo, W, Zn, P, B and C.
”Integran is pleased by the US Patent Office’s determination that Integran’s unique grain refinement technology also extends to its proprietary multi-layer laminate coating technology,” said Klaus Tomantschger, Integran’s vice president, intellectual property and licensing.
About Integran Technologies, Inc.Integran is a world leader in advanced metallurgical nano-technologies, providing a broad international base of customers with advanced process & product design solutions through R&D, material sales, contract manufacturing and technology licensing. Integran and its predecessor organizations have been at the forefront of metallurgical nano-technology development for over 20 years. Integran has established an international reputation for excellence in materials technology development and commercialization. Integran owns the intellectual property rights for the cost-effective production of metallurgical nano-structures with over 300 patent filings dealing with the structure, composition, processing and application of its revolutionary materials.