Peak Nano launches NanoPlex Films as a Service, enabling rapid, cost-effective development of high-performance polymer films using advanced nanolayering technology.
Peak Nano has introduced its innovative NanoPlex™ Films as a Service (FaaS) platform, a comprehensive solution designed to significantly accelerate the development of advanced polymer films. By integrating design, prototyping, and low-rate manufacturing into a single streamlined offering, the company aims to transform how high-performance films are created for a wide range of industries, including medical, food and beverage packaging, electronics, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Drawing on more than six decades of expertise in nanolayer systems formulation and processing, along with its proprietary NanoPlex technology, Peak Nano is positioning this platform as a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional polymer innovation pathways.
The NanoPlex approach fundamentally redefines the capabilities of polymer films. Conventional films typically rely on the inherent properties of a single resin or simple blends, which limits performance improvements. In contrast, NanoPlex technology constructs films by stacking dozens to thousands of ultra-thin polymer layers with precise control over their thickness, order, and composition. This nanolayered structure enables new interactions at the molecular level, resulting in enhanced properties such as improved barrier performance, mechanical strength, optical clarity, dielectric behavior, and thermal management. These capabilities are achieved without the need to develop entirely new polymers, which historically required years of research and substantial financial investment.
According to company leadership, this new model removes one of the most significant bottlenecks in materials innovation. Instead of waiting for new resin chemistries to be invented and commercialized—a process that can take a decade—customers can now leverage commercially available polymers and achieve breakthrough performance in a matter of weeks. By engineering nanoscale architectures, Peak Nano can unlock synergistic effects between polymer layers, enabling entirely new functionalities and performance levels at a fraction of the traditional cost.
The Films as a Service platform offers an end-to-end development pathway. It begins with detailed requirements analysis and rheology studies to design tailored nanolayered architectures based on specific application needs, whether related to barrier properties, electrical performance, or mechanical durability. This is followed by rapid prototyping, where functional film samples can be delivered in as little as six to ten weeks. Comprehensive testing and validation—both in-house and through third parties—ensure that the films meet or exceed performance expectations. Customers are then provided with complete technical packages, including processing guidelines, material specifications, and intellectual property licensing, enabling seamless transition to large-scale production. Additional manufacturing and scale-up support ensures flexibility, whether production is handled by Peak Nano, a third-party partner, or the customer’s own facilities.
One of the key advantages of this approach is the elimination of the lengthy and costly polymer development cycle. By using readily available materials, companies can bypass years of research and regulatory hurdles. This also leads to significant cost savings, as expensive specialty resins can often be replaced with optimized nanolayered structures made from more affordable polymers. Furthermore, the platform supports sustainability goals by enabling thinner films, improved recyclability through mono-material designs, and greater use of recycled content.
FaaS is particularly well-suited for industries that demand high-performance materials. In healthcare and pharmaceuticals, it can deliver sterilizable, high-barrier packaging films. In electronics and energy sectors, it enables advanced dielectric and energy storage films. Food and beverage packaging can benefit from recyclable films with extended shelf life, while aerospace, defense, and automotive applications gain access to lightweight, durable, and multifunctional materials.
Backed by a strong foundation of innovation, Peak Nano supports this platform with more than 20 global patents, a U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Ohio, and a team of experienced scientists and engineers. Its NanoPlex films have already undergone rigorous validation through third-party testing and real-world applications, demonstrating their reliability and performance across multiple sectors.
