CHASM Advanced Materials
CHASM Advanced Materials develops and manufactures carbon nanotube-based materials, including transparent conductive films (AgeNT), battery and cement additives (NTeC), and raw CNT products (Signis), serving automotive, consumer electronics, construction, and energy storage manufacturers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersCanton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CHASM Advanced Materials does
CHASM Advanced Materials is a privately held advanced materials company that develops and manufactures carbon nanotube (CNT)-based products under three platforms: Signis (raw CNT materials), AgeNT (transparent conductive films combining CNTs with silver nanowires or metal mesh for touch sensors, heaters, antennas, and EMI shielding), and NTeC (CNT additives for EV battery materials and low-carbon cement). The company holds an exclusive license to the CoMoCAT CNT production technology from the University of Oklahoma, operated at its 18,000 sq ft Norman, Oklahoma manufacturing facility, which is undergoing a $24 million expansion creating 84 jobs. Corporate headquarters and an applications development center are located in Canton, Massachusetts.
The company's revenue model combines direct material sales, technology licensing (notably the November 2025 Ingevity agreement for NTeC-E manufacturing in EV batteries across North America and parts of Europe), and a tiered Preferred Integration Partner Program spanning 40+ global partners. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise sales supported by expert technical consultation, plus channel partnerships with Daekyung Hichem (South Korea), A-Gas Electronic Materials (UK, Ireland, Denmark), and Sigma Aldrich (global research/industrial), with named enterprise customers including Terracon, Saudi Readymix, and a planned gigafactory-scale battery materials licensee in Ingevity.
CHASM originated in 2005 as CHASM Technologies, pivoted to CNT manufacturing following the 2016 acquisition of SouthWest Nanotechnologies (SWeNT), and has since secured ISO 9001:2015 certification, a 2024 International Battery Seminar Best-of-Show Finalist recognition, and approximately $80 million in cumulative disclosed funding across equity rounds, exempt securities offerings, and a $25 million IP-collateralized debt facility arranged with Aon in 2022.
CHASM Advanced Materials firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CHASM Advanced Materials
- Legal name
- Chasm Advanced Materials, Inc.
- Website
- https://chasmtek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CHASM Advanced Materials develops and manufactures carbon nanotube-based materials, including transparent conductive films (AgeNT), battery and cement additives (NTeC), and raw CNT products (Signis), serving automotive, consumer electronics, construction, and energy storage manufacturers globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CHASM Advanced Materials industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials
- NAICS
- Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991), Chemical Manufacturing (325)
- SIC
- Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAD), Conductive/ESD & EMI-Shielding Compounds (IMANABAH)
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Where CHASM Advanced Materials is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Canton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
CHASM Advanced Materials business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- CNT Materials and Products: Sale of carbon nanotube products in various forms including powder, wet cake, dispersions, coating formulations, inks, coated or printed films. Products marketed under Signis brand and through distribution partners including Sigma Aldrich.
- AgeNT Transparent Conductive Films: Sale of AgeNT hybrid transparent conductive films in multiple grades for touch sensors, heaters, antennas, and other printed electronics applications. Sold directly and through integration partners.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of CNT production technology to partners like Ingevity for manufacturing CNT conductive additives. Agreement grants rights to manufacture NTeC-E for EV battery applications in specified territories.
- Preferred Integration Partner Program: Partnership program with tiered benefits (Bronze, Silver, Gold) offering preferred pricing, technical support, training, and certification to integration partners in printed electronics industry.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
CHASM Advanced Materials product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CHASM Advanced Materials develops and manufactures Carbon Nanotube (CNT) materials and CNT-hybrid transparent conductive films. Its product portfolio includes the Signis line of Few-wall and Single-wall CNTs (powders, dispersions, inks, coated films), the AgeNT line of transparent conductive films for touch sensors, transparent heaters, antennas and EMI shielding, and the NTeC line of CNT additives for EV battery anodes (NTeC-E) and low-carbon cement/concrete (NTeC-C). Products are sold to industrial OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers, with technology also licensed to partners such as Ingevity.
Product overview
CHASM Advanced Materials is an advanced materials company offering a multi-platform product portfolio centered on Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology. The core Nanotube Hybrid Technology platform combines CNTs with Silver Nanowires (AgNW) or Metal Mesh to create superior transparent conductive films. The AgeNT™ product line provides transparent conductive films in variants (AgeNT-1, -10, -30, -75) for applications including transparent heaters (for ADAS and deicing), touch sensors, antennas, and LED lighting. The NTeC™ product line offers CNT additives for battery materials (NTeC-E for EVs) and cement/concrete decarbonization (NTeC-C). The Signis™ brand covers CNT materials (Few-wall and Single-wall CNTs) in various forms for researchers and industrial applications. Supporting products include VC210 UV-cure ink for manufacturing. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Norman, OK and Canton, MA, and holds exclusive licensing rights to the CoMoCAT™ CNT production technology from the University of Oklahoma.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Signis: CNT products marketed under the Signis brand (Latin for distinguished, remarkable, extraordinary) including Few-wall and Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes in powder, wet cake, dispersions, coating formulations, inks, coated or printed films
- AgeNT
- NTeC
- NTeC-E
- VC102
- VC210
Products and services
- Signis Carbon nanotube product family (Few-wall and Single-wall CNTs) sold in powder, wet cake, dispersion, coating formulation, ink, and coated/printed film forms for transparent conductive films, battery materials, carbon electronics, and membrane applications. Sold to corporate and academic researchers worldwide, including through Sigma Aldrich.
- AgeNT Transparent conductive film platform combining Carbon Nanotubes with Silver Nanowires (AgNW) or Metal Mesh to deliver flexible, formable, screen-printable hybrid TCFs. Used for transparent heaters (including ADAS sensors, headlights, windshields), touch sensors, transparent antennas, EMI/RF shielding, and LED lighting applications. Available in multiple grades (AgeNT-1, -10, -30, -75) with sheet resistance from 1 to 75 ohm/sq and greater than 90% VLT.
- NTeC Nanotube hybrid technology platform for battery materials, cement/concrete additives, and performance additives. Sub-brands include NTeC-C (low-carbon cement/concrete additive with potential to cut concrete carbon footprint by more than 50%) and NTeC-E (CNT conductive additive for EV batteries, offering superior conductivity and extended cycle life, licensed to Ingevity for North America and select European countries).
- VC102 CNT ink product for transparent conductive film manufacturing, used to produce printed TCFs.
- VC210 UV-curable ink that extends the AgeNT product line to transparent conductive printed electronics, enabling screen-printable AgeNT films robust to chemical-solvent cleaning and handling for touch screen circuits with tighter precision features.
- Transparent Heaters AgeNT-based transparent heating solutions for defrosting, defogging, and clearing ice from transparent surfaces including windshields, headlights, and optical cameras. Achieves greater than 90% VLT with less than 10 ohm/sq sheet resistance and can de-ice headlight lenses in 3 minutes—twice as fast as microwire technology.
- Transparent Heaters for ADAS Transparent heater solutions specifically designed for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors including optical cameras, radar, and LiDAR, enabling reliable sensor function in adverse weather by preventing ice, snow, rain, and condensation buildup.
- Transparent Antennas AgeNT carbon nanotube/copper micromesh transparent antennas with greater than 90% optical transparency for 5G/IoT connectivity applications including security cameras, AR glasses, smart city infrastructure, automotive V2X, public safety vehicles, and satellite communications. Production capacity exceeds 10 million antennas annually.
- EMI/RF Shielding EMI and RF shielding protection for sensitive electronic devices over windows, touch screens, touch buttons, and other clear apertures, offering up to 98% transparency with full flexibility.
- Touch Sensors & Smart Surfaces Flexible, foldable, and thermoformable transparent conductive platform for touch sensors, screens, buttons, and displays across large-format touch screens, appliances, and smart surface innovations, with screen-printable patterning that lowers cost versus traditional ITO processes.
- LED Lighting Technology AgeNT-enabled transparent LED lighting films using surface-mounted LEDs and transparent circuit traces for lighter, thinner, clearer, and more versatile lighting systems in automotive, architectural, retail display, and white goods applications.
- CNT Technology Licensing (NTeC-E) Outbound licensing of CHASM's CNT production technology and NTeC-E conductive additive formulation to partners such as Ingevity Corporation for regional manufacturing of EV battery conductive additives.
- Nanotube Hybrid Technology Core technology platform combining Carbon Nanotubes with Silver Nanowires or Metal Mesh to create superior hybrid transparent conductive films whose properties exceed those of individual component technologies. Forms the foundation for AgeNT, NTeC, and Signis products.
Quantifiable outcome
- De-ices headlight lens in 3 minutes, twice as fast as microwire technology
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Companies that use CHASM Advanced Materials
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
CHASM Advanced Materials technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
CHASM Advanced Materials partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Saudi ReadymixcoreDemonstrated CNT-enhanced low-carbon concrete at Dammam site using 100% local materials. Project supports Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Green Initiative, promoting low-carbon construction solutions that improve durability under harsh environmental conditions.
- TerraconcoreCompleted demonstration of CNT-enhanced green concrete in Wichita, Kansas, showcasing scalable, cost-effective, stronger concrete product without the green premium. Evaluation confirmed CNT concrete exceeds industry strength requirements and demonstrates greater durability against harsh weather.
- Ingevity CorporationmajorLicense agreement granting Ingevity rights to manufacture NTeC-E CNT conductive additives for EV battery applications in North America and select European countries. Builds on February 2024 joint development agreement with validated superior conductivity and extended cycle life. Aims to establish secure, locally sourced supply chains for gigafactories.
- Daekyung Hichem Co., Ltd.coreDistribution partnership for South Korea enabling local sourcing of CHASM's CNT Hybrid materials for printed electronics manufacturers. Daekyung Hichem specializes in advanced materials including resins, films, and metals for automotive and consumer goods industries.
- Roos GmbHcorePartnership through CHASM's Preferred Integration Partner Program, extending Roos manufacturing capabilities for customer-specific front foils, membrane keyboards, and capacitive/resistive touchscreens using CNT Hybrid platform.
- A-Gas Electronic MaterialscoreDistribution partnership for UK, Ireland, and Denmark. A-Gas EM supplies specialty chemicals to semiconductor, PCB, and printed electronics industries, expanding CHASM's reach in European markets.
- HenkelcorePreferred Integration Partner offering printed electronics services with access to CHASM's AgeNT platform.
- Kundisch/Phoenix MecanocoreStrategic partnership for precision fabrication of printed electronics devices, supporting CHASM's transparent antenna production expansion. Already producing high volumes of transparent antennas.
- Cambridge ConsultantsminorPartnership with product development and technology consultancy firm to enhance capabilities in multi-layer and phased array transparent antenna solutions for FWA and small cells.
- fka GmbHminorIndustry consortium led by fka GmbH to develop test methods for LiDAR performance evaluation in adverse weather conditions.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CHASM Advanced Materials competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- C3Nano: Silver nanowire transparent conductive film producer and ITO alternative supplier serving touch sensors, flexible displays, and smart windows. Comparable because it competes with CHASM's AgeNT CNT hybrid films in the same transparent conductor market with overlapping customer targets in consumer electronics and automotive.
- OCSiAl: Leading single-wall and few-wall carbon nanotube manufacturer with proprietary synthesis technology. Directly competes with CHASM's Signis product line for battery, elastomer, and conductive applications, and is the most significant independent CNT competitor globally.
- Cambrios Technologies (a subsidiary of Cambrios Advanced Materials): Leading silver nanowire-based transparent conductive film supplier targeting ITO replacement in touch sensors, displays, and flexible electronics. Directly competes with CHASM's AgeNT platform in the same transparent conductive film market, particularly for large-format touch screens and flexible electronics.
Broad incumbents
- LG Chem: Major Korean chemical and battery materials supplier developing CNT additives for lithium-ion batteries. Comparable because it competes in the same EV battery materials market where CHASM has licensed NTeC-E technology to Ingevity, though LG Chem is far larger and vertically integrated into cell manufacturing.
- Arkema: French specialty chemicals company with a dedicated carbon nanotube product line (Graphistrength) for batteries, composites, and electronics. Comparable as a vertically integrated specialty chemicals player serving the same battery and electronics CNT applications as CHASM.
- Showa Denko (Resonac): Japanese materials manufacturer producing carbon nanotubes, carbon blacks, and electronic materials. Comparable as a CNT supplier to battery and electronics manufacturers and as a broader specialty chemicals/electronic materials incumbent overlapping with CHASM's product portfolio.
- Cabot Corporation: Global specialty chemicals company and major carbon black producer. Comparable because it manufactures high-performance carbon materials for batteries, conductive applications, and industrial uses—the same end markets CHASM's CNTs target, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
- Birla Carbon: World's largest carbon black manufacturer and a CHASM investor. Directly comparable as a functional carbon filler producer serving similar end uses (batteries, conductive compounds, industrial materials) and a strategic partner for CHASM's NTeC platform commercialization.
Emerging players
- Nano-C: Developer of fullerene and carbon nanotube materials for electronics, energy, and sensor applications. Comparable as a smaller specialty CNT/fullerene producer with overlapping focus on transparent conductive films and organic electronics, though with different synthesis methods.
- Brewer Science: Specialty materials company developing electronic materials including advanced coatings, conductive materials, and carbon-based formulations for semiconductors and displays. Comparable as a specialty electronic materials innovator serving adjacent printed electronics and semiconductor packaging markets where CHASM's CNT materials compete.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CHASM Advanced Materials social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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CHASM Advanced Materials leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
CHASM Advanced Materials funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds8 records
Investors5 records
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CHASM Advanced Materials M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
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Frequently asked questions about CHASM Advanced Materials
What does CHASM Advanced Materials do?
CHASM Advanced Materials develops and manufactures Carbon Nanotube (CNT) materials and CNT-hybrid transparent conductive films. Its product portfolio includes the Signis line of Few-wall and Single-wall CNTs (powders, dispersions, inks, coated films), the AgeNT line of transparent conductive films for touch sensors, transparent heaters, antennas and EMI shielding, and the NTeC line of CNT additives for EV battery anodes (NTeC-E) and low-carbon cement/concrete (NTeC-C). Products are sold to industrial OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers, with technology also licensed to partners such as Ingevity.
Is CHASM Advanced Materials a public or private company?
CHASM Advanced Materials is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was CHASM Advanced Materials founded?
CHASM Advanced Materials was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CHASM Advanced Materials based?
CHASM Advanced Materials is headquartered in Canton, United States, in the North America region.
How does CHASM Advanced Materials make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. CNT Materials and Products are the primary driver. The others are ageNT Transparent Conductive Films, technology Licensing and preferred Integration Partner Program.
Who are CHASM Advanced Materials's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are C3Nano, OCSiAl and Cambrios Technologies (a subsidiary of Cambrios Advanced Materials). Broad incumbents are LG Chem, Arkema, Showa Denko (Resonac), Cabot Corporation and Birla Carbon. Emerging players are Nano-C and Brewer Science.
Does CHASM Advanced Materials have an API?
No public API is recorded for CHASM Advanced Materials.
What industry is CHASM Advanced Materials in?
CHASM Advanced Materials's product category is Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAFAO, Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite), with a secondary code of IMAEABAD, Electronic & High-Purity Specialty Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 335991 and its SIC code is 2860.