NxLite Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center to Scale Revolutionary Energy-Saving Nano-Coatings

CANTON, Mich. — Cleantech innovator NxLite™ today announced the opening of its $9-million Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Center in Canton, Michigan. The 45,000-square-foot facility will serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters while housing state-of-the-art nano-coating production lines and a materials science R&D center of excellence.

This strategic investment enables NxLite to produce its revolutionary energy-efficient, low-E coatings at commercial scale for windows, doors, and other transparent glazing applications, while accelerating development of the technology’s applications through collaboration with industry partners.

The Technology

NxLite’s proprietary permanent, low-emissivity coatings—applicable to both glass and polymeric substrates—uniquely reduce energy consumption while cutting weight compared to conventional alternatives. The AIM Center’s production lines are designed to coat a range of materials, including ultra-thin glass, polycarbonate, and acrylic sheets.

Jobs and Investment

The AIM Center is expected to create 39 new jobs, with starting wages at or above $24 per hour—all above the regional median wage. NxLite was awarded a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund in support of the AIM Center.

Growing Demand

The facility opening comes as NxLite continues to see growing interest from manufacturers across multiple industries, including residential and commercial windows, commercial refrigeration, automotive glazing, and architectural retrofit applications.