CANTON, Mich.NxLite™ today announced the commercial launch of NxLite L80, the industry’s first low-emissivity (low-E) sputter coating that can be applied to polycarbonate and acrylic sheets. NxLite L80 can also be coated on glass as thin as 0.5mm, enabling customers to integrate advanced energy-saving features into products including windows, secondary glazing, commercial refrigeration, and vehicles.
Breaking the Monolithic Barrier
Unlike other sputter coatings, NxLite L80 can be used in monolithic applications—removing a long-standing technological barrier for manufacturers. This breakthrough means low-E performance is no longer limited to sealed insulated glass units (IGUs), opening the door to entirely new product categories.
NxLite L80 represents a paradigm shift in what’s possible with energy-efficient glazing. For the first time, manufacturers can apply high-performance low-E coatings to lightweight polymeric substrates and ultra-thin glass, enabling new applications that were previously impossible.
Performance and Applications
NxLite L80 offers an improved U-value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) compared to competing pyrolytic or ITO-based coatings, resulting in greater year-round insulation and energy savings. The coating maintains excellent visible light transmission while dramatically reducing heat transfer through the glazing.
Target applications for NxLite L80 include:
- Window and door manufacturing—enabling lighter, thinner IGUs with superior thermal performance.
- Architectural retrofit—storm windows and secondary glazing for existing buildings without full window replacement.
- Commercial refrigeration—display cases and cooler doors with enhanced energy efficiency.
- Transportation and automotive glazing—cars, buses, RVs, trains, aerospace, construction, agriculture, and specialty vehicles.
First of a New Series
The L80 is the first product in a range of next-generation coatings from NxLite’s Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Center in Canton, Michigan. Each coating in the series will be optimized for specific performance characteristics and application requirements.
NxLite’s proprietary coating technology is manufactured at its 45,000-square-foot AIM Center, which houses state-of-the-art nano-coating production lines and a materials science research and development center of excellence.
About NxLite
NxLite™ (pronounced “next light”) is bringing air-stable, energy-efficient, lightweight glass and glass-like solutions to the world. Our proprietary permanent, low-emissivity coatings, applicable to both glass and polymeric substrates, uniquely reduce energy consumption while cutting weight compared to conventional alternatives. Partnering with leaders in the window industry, commercial refrigeration, transportation, and beyond, NxLite is scaling this breakthrough technology for global application.
Learn more at www.nxlite.com.
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