NanoHorizons—the “Smart” Minds Behind SmartSilver™ Certified Antimicrobial Performance

NanoHorizons was founded in 2002 by a team of scientists from The Pennsylvania State University for the purpose of developing and commercializing nanomaterial-enabled products based upon an extensive intellectual property portfolio. The early work of the company included the development of high performance flexible electronics, and nanomaterial-based sensors and analytical chemistry devices for drug discovery.

Today, NanoHorizons invents, designs, and manufactures advanced nanoscale silver additives that add permanent, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly antimicrobial and performance-enhancing characteristics to consumer, commercial, and industrial products. The company markets its patent-protected, EPA-registered antimicrobial solution under the SmartSilver™ brand that has worldwide recognition. Originally developed to keep medical devices germ-free, SmartSilver is now available in many different applications for apparel and footwear, homes, offices, health care facilities, and other products and places where superior antimicrobial performance makes a real difference in people’s lives. The nanotechnology behind SmartSilver gives it a comprehensive package of benefits that are not offered by any other single product or company; it is safe, efficacious, durable, environmentally sensitive, affordable, and seamlessly integrated into product manufacturing processes.

NanoHorizons’ corporate offices, research laboratory, and manufacturing facility are all located in State College, Pennsylvania, either in or near Penn State University’s Innovation Park. There, NanoHorizons’ scientists and engineers 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.

NanoHorizons’ team of talented scientists, engineers, and managers are focused on ensuring that quality products, environmental stewardship, regulatory adherence, and personal safety are key attributes of our solutions. We are committed to applying innovative research to produce new technologies that have practical, beneficial applications and provide value to both manufacturers and consumers.