Meta Materials
Meta Materials develops innovative products and technologies using sustainable science, AI software, and proprietary nanofabrication capabilities, serving industries such as aerospace, consumer electronics, and clean energy.
Company Overview
Meta Materials develops innovative products and technologies using sustainable science. The company utilizes AI-powered software for custom design patterns across various applications. META specializes in nanofabrication and manufacturing, with proprietary platforms like ARfusion® for augmented reality eyewear and PLASMAfusion® for high-speed coating. Meta Materials is at the forefront of creating advanced structural materials for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to consumer electronics and clean energy.
Proprietary Technologies
Meta Materials has developed several proprietary technologies to enhance its product offerings. ARfusion® is a platform technology designed for smart augmented reality eyewear. PLASMAfusion® enables the high-speed coating of materials on any substrate. Their Nanoimprint Lithography and Rolling Mask Lithography (RML®) technologies support high-volume manufacturing. Additionally, NANOWEB® is a transparent conductive film, and holoOPTIX™ holographic optical components are created on META’s Holography platform.
Products and Applications
Meta Materials' technology platforms enable global brands to improve performance for customers in diverse sectors like aerospace, consumer electronics, and automotive. Their NPORE® technology includes a flexible, freestanding ceramic nanoporous membrane separator for lithium-ion batteries, enhancing functionality and heat resistance. They also offer glucoWISE®, a non-invasive glucose monitoring device. META focuses on developing materials that improve solar energy performance and increase efficiency in transportation and stationary systems.
Research and Development
Meta Materials has a 68,000 square foot R&D and manufacturing process development facility near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company’s rapid design capabilities, powered by AI algorithms and super-computers, provide a vast library for customer material selection and virtual testing. The firm's advanced structural design technologies and scalable manufacturing methods enable commercial opportunities in various industries, from medical to energy.
Collaborations and Achievements
Meta Materials collaborates with leading companies like Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Dupont Teijin Films, PPG, Mitsubishi Electric, and Sekisui. The company was named a Lux Research Innovator of the Year in 2021 and included in the 2019 Global Cleantech 100 by the Cleantech Group. META is committed to corporate governance best practices and is a participant in the 50 – 30 Challenge, which aims to improve job opportunities for underrepresented populations.