NanoHorizons Inc. - The Bright Minds Behind SmartSilver®
NanoHorizons Inc. combines science and technology to produce advanced nanoparticles that provide durable, safe, effective, and economical antimicrobial protection in a variety of products.
This innovative company was founded in 2002 when a team of scientists from The Pennsylvania State University put their heads together to figure out how to bring the benefits of nanotechnology to consumers—nothing theoretical, just effective, practical science that results in remarkable products.
The company's mission is to develop and commercialize nanomaterial-enabled products based upon an extensive intellectual property portfolio. The early work of the company included the development of high performance flexible electronics as well as nanomaterial-based sensors and analytical chemistry devices for drug discovery.
Today, NanoHorizons is a leading innovator in the field of applied nanotechnology for antimicrobial protection in the healthcare, textile, and industrial sectors. The company markets its patent-protected, EPA-registered, and Oeko-Tex® approved antimicrobial solution under the SmartSilver brand that has worldwide recognition. NanoHorizons is unique in the manufacture of proprietary chemical additives that allow customers to permanently, easily, safely, and cost-effectively integrate SmartSilver within their products without impacting production processes or other product features.
NanoHorizons' develops, manufactures, and supports its SmartSilver additives entirely within the United States. The company's corporate offices, laboratories, and manufacturing facility are located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, near Penn State’s main campus. NanoHorizons’ scientists and engineers regularly collaborate with renowned organizations, such as the Penn State NanoFabrication Facility and the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, to develop innovative nanoparticle solutions that are practical, cost effective, and eco-friendly. The company’s state-of-the-art research lab and dedicated bio-test lab support customers with broad integration testing and new application development.
NanoHorizons’ talented and highly skilled employee base is dedicated to quality products, environmental stewardship, regulatory adherence, and responsible manufacturing processes as key attributes of the company’s solutions. The NanoHorizons’ team is also committed to applying innovative research to produce new technologies that have practical, beneficial applications and provide value to both manufacturers and consumers.
