Ellsworth Adhesives and Surrey NanoSystems announce a collaboration to distribute Vantablack® 310 and other ultra-black coatings worldwide. The strategic agreement combines renowned engineering support with the world’s darkest optical coating technologies, bringing to market the first Vantablack® formula that can be applied in-house with standard spray tech.
Expanding access to durable and high-performance coatings
Vantablack® 310 delivers ultra-black performance for demanding optical and mechanical specifications. It combines extreme light absorption with field-ready durability – wide temperature extremes, low outgassing, high ATOX resistance, and a lightweight profile for an aerospace-compatible solution. And now, it’s applicable by customers, handleable, and even cleanable.
“We chose Ellsworth Adhesives as lead partner because we share core values of integrity, technical excellence, and a customer-first orientation. Ellsworth’s reputation in specialty materials, its network of engineering sales representatives, and its rigorous approach to qualification make it an ideal partner to bring Vantablack® 310 to market,” said Nick Crofts, CEO of Surrey NanoSystems.
Vantablack® 310 enables ambitious design requirements:
- Reduce glare and artifacts in image-based sensors
- Absorb more stray light in space and emit more heat to tackle light pollution
- Reduce and manage visual and radar visibility
Spray it on manually or via automated systems; brush or roll it on; or immerse the whole surface – the experts from Ellsworth Adhesives are available to help manufacturers develop an application plan for their unique use case.
“Ellsworth is proud to support the rollout of Vantablack®. Our expert team is here to help customers explore what’s possible with their designs, plan production layouts, and prepare for supply requirements with hands-on guidance. This partnership means engineers and innovators now have direct access to the world’s leading ultra-black coating, backed by our technical expertise and responsive local support,” said vice president of Sales Jay Richardson.
For designers and engineers, Vantablack® 310 unlocks new technical possibilities. For sustainability and compliance officers, the isocyanate-free, low-VOC material offers REACH and RoHS compliance.