Peak Nano Optics

What Peak Nano Optics does

Peak Nano (legal entity Peak Nano LLC, formerly Peak Nanosystems) is a U.S.-based polymer metamaterials company commercializing nanolayered film technology originally developed at Case Western Reserve University with DARPA and Naval Research Lab support. The company's core platform, NanoPlex, uses proprietary nanolayer coextrusion to produce films containing up to 4,096 precisely controlled polymer layers (each as thin as 30 nanometers), yielding programmable dielectric, optical, thermal, and barrier properties that are not achievable with conventional BOPP or PET films. Two flagship capacitor film products—NanoPlex HDC (High Dielectric Constant) and NanoPlex LDF (Low Dissipation Factor)—target high-energy-density and high-temperature applications respectively, with claimed performance advantages of up to 4x energy storage, operating temperatures to 135-145°C (versus BOPP's 85°C limit), 5x longer service life, and 25% higher current handling. In February 2026 the company launched NanoPlex Films as a Service (FaaS), a vertically integrated custom film development platform that delivers working prototypes in 6-10 weeks using commercially available polymers.

Peak Nano operates a 75,000 sq. ft. Peak Technology Center in Ohio housing five extrusion lines, clean rooms, metrology labs, and capacitor prototyping capabilities, with all engineering, IP, and manufacturing conducted domestically. The company serves enterprise customers across five primary verticals: power grid and utilities (DC link capacitors, HVDC, power factor correction), electric vehicles and Tier 1 automotive suppliers (800V+ SiC inverter DC-link capacitors, DC fast charging), fusion energy (pulsed power for inertial and magnetic confinement fusion), aerospace and defense (EMALS, directed energy, ITAR-compliant capacitors), and—via FaaS—medical, food, and pharmaceutical packaging. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of NanoPlex films, custom film development and prototyping services (FaaS), and capacitor reference design services, all on a quote-based enterprise sales motion. A long-term manufacturing partnership with Brückner provides access to industrial-scale production lines, and additional co-development partnerships with Advanced Conversion (e-mobility), E&P Technologies (fusion), and the Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub (sustainable packaging) extend the commercial reach. Peak Nano is backed by Squadron Capital with approximately $50 million in disclosed equity funding, has secured 20+ global patents, and is actively pursuing IEC 61071, UL 810, and MIL-STD 202 certifications.

Name

Peak Nano Optics

Legal name

Peak Nano LLC

Website

https://peaknano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Peak Nano is a U.S.-based polymer metamaterials company that manufactures NanoPlex nanolayered capacitor films (up to 4,096 layers per film) for power grid, electric vehicle, fusion energy, aerospace and defense customers, and offers custom film development via its Films as a Service platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Nanomaterials and Capacitor Films

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacitors (Ceramic/Film/Electrolytic/Tantalum/Supercapacitors) (HDAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dielectrics & Insulation Materials (Low-k/High-k/Spin-on/Hardmasks) (HDAHAGAJ), Thin-Film Deposition Materials (PVD/CVD/ALD Targets & Precursors) (HDAHAGAH), Dielectrics & Insulating Materials Chemicals (Low-k/High-k precursors) (IMAEAKAJ)

Keywords

• Nanolayered capacitor films
• Polymer metamaterials manufacturing
• High dielectric constant films
• Nanolayer coextrusion technology
• Custom film development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Coppell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. NanoPlex Capacitor Film Products: Sale of proprietary NanoPlex HDC and LDF dielectric films for capacitor manufacturing in power grid, EV, fusion energy, aerospace, and defense applications.
2. Films as a Service (FaaS): Custom film development, prototyping, and low-rate production services enabling customers to bypass traditional polymer R&D timelines. Prototypes delivered in 6-10 weeks using commercially available polymers.
3. Capacitor Reference Design Services: In-house capacitor prototyping and testing services including lifetime testing, reference designs, and engineering guidance for customers integrating NanoPlex films into their capacitor devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Peak Nano Optics manufactures proprietary NanoPlex™ nanolayered metamaterial capacitor films for power grid, electric vehicle, fusion energy, aerospace, and defense customers. Its core product lines are NanoPlex HDC (High Dielectric Constant) and NanoPlex LDF (Low Dissipation Factor) films, produced via a patented nanolayer coextrusion process that stacks up to 4,096 precisely controlled polymer layers as thin as 30 nanometers. Complementing the films, Peak Nano offers Films as a Service (FaaS) custom development, in-house capacitor reference design services, the HawkAI optical design software, and HawkSight LGRIN optics.

Product overview

Peak Nano is a polymer metamaterials company offering NanoPlex™ as its core technology platform—nanolayered films with up to 4,096 precisely controlled polymer layers. The product portfolio includes two specialized capacitor film lines: NanoPlex HDC (High Dielectric Constant) for high energy density applications like fusion and EMALS, and NanoPlex LDF (Low Dissipation Factor) for thermal stability in EV and power grid applications. HawkAI provides AI-powered optical design capabilities, while HawkSight LGRIN Optics delivers lightweight optical lenses derived from the NanoPlex technology. NanoPlex Films as a Service enables rapid custom film development, and the Peak Technology Center provides U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D infrastructure supporting all product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NanoPlex: Next-generation nanolayered film technology platform with HDC (High Dielectric Constant) and LDF (Low Dissipation Factor) variants for capacitor applications
• HawkAI
• HawkSight
• NanoPlex Films as a Service (FaaS)

Products and services

• NanoPlex NanoPlex is the foundational nanolayered metamaterial platform technology that creates films with up to 4,096 precisely controlled polymer layers (each as thin as 30 nanometers) for programmable dielectric, optical, or thermal properties. It serves as the underlying technology platform from which Peak Nano's capacitor film products and custom development services are derived.
• NanoPlex HDC (High Dielectric Constant) Capacitor Film NanoPlex HDC is a high dielectric constant capacitor film offering up to 4x greater energy storage per unit volume compared to conventional BOPP films, with thermal stability up to 105°C without derating and up to 2x smaller capacitor footprint. It is sold to capacitor manufacturers and OEMs serving power grid, fusion energy, aerospace, and defense applications.
• NanoPlex LDF (Low Dissipation Factor) Capacitor Film NanoPlex LDF is a low dissipation factor capacitor film that maintains a dissipation factor below 0.0004 up to 150°C and holds 95% of room-temperature breakdown strength at 135°C, outperforming conventional BOPP films. It targets DC link capacitors, HVDC capacitors, power factor correction, pulse power, and fusion capacitor applications, and supports 800V+ SiC inverter designs in EV powertrains.
• NanoPlex Films as a Service (FaaS) NanoPlex Films as a Service (FaaS) is a vertically integrated design, prototyping, and low-rate manufacturing platform for custom high-performance nanolayer films. It enables delivery of working prototypes in 6-10 weeks compared to traditional polymer R&D timelines of years, targeting medical, food packaging, power systems, electronics, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications using commercially available polymers.
• HawkAI Optical Design Software HawkAI is an AI-powered, prompt-driven optical design software that uses machine learning and Maxwell's equations to test millions of lens permutations and generate optimal designs. It reduces traditional 6-month design cycles to 6 weeks through natural language prompting, and integrates with Code V and Zemax OpticStudio via DLL compatibility for optical engineering teams.
• HawkSight LGRIN Optics HawkSight LGRIN (Layered Gradient Refractive Index) optics are lenses built using NanoPlex metamaterials that deliver up to 50% weight reduction compared to traditional glass optics with improved clarity and wider field of view. They are targeted at night vision, fire control, and UAS applications in defense and commercial markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4x more energy storage per unit volume compared to BOPP films
• +7 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Greater Akron Polymer Innovation HubsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026R&D funding partnership supporting development of first-of-its-kind nanolayered biodegradable multilayer polymer films for food, beverage, and medical packaging applications. Project selected as one of eight initiatives from over 40 proposals, part of $42 million four-year R&D programme.
• Florida Manufacturer (undisclosed)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Strategic partnership with a Florida manufacturer to support Peak Nano's manufacturing expansion plans in Northeast Ohio. Partnership explicitly supplements rather than replaces the company's existing plans for a major production facility in the region. Financial terms and manufacturer identity not disclosed.
• E&P TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Strategic partnership to develop fusion-grade high-energy-density capacitors using Peak Nano's NanoPlex HDC dielectric films for fusion energy, aerospace, and power infrastructure applications. Targets million-shot duty cycles for pulsed power systems with a resilient U.S.-based supply chain. Industry projections estimate fusion as a trillion-dollar supply chain opportunity by 2050.
• Advanced ConversioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation DC-link capacitor solutions for 800V+ e-mobility platforms combining Peak Nano's NanoPlex LDF film with Advanced Conversion's Power Ring platform. Joint products target Formula E, high-performance automotive, electric buses, heavy trucks, and electrified aviation applications with initial releases expected late 2026. Fully domestic U.S.-based supply chain solution.
• BrücknercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term manufacturing partnership for scaling NanoPlex capacitor film production. Brückner provides advanced film production line capabilities including lines up to 180 meters in length capable of producing films up to 12 meters wide at 700 meters/minute. Partnership enables Peak to meet growing demand from power grid, AI data center, and fusion energy markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Toray Industries: Japanese multinational and one of the world's largest producers of BOPP and specialty dielectric films for capacitors. Directly competes with Peak Nano's NanoPlex films in grid, EV, and power electronics capacitor applications, and has the scale and customer relationships that define the incumbent standard Peak Nano seeks to displace.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group: Manufactures BOPP and specialty capacitor films under brands including Diafoil and Hizex, serving power grid, automotive, and industrial capacitor customers globally. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting the same capacitor OEM customers as Peak Nano.
• Bolloré Group (Bolloré Films): Long-established European BOPP capacitor film manufacturer with deep relationships among European capacitor OEMs and grid customers. Directly competes with Peak Nano in high-performance dielectric films for power electronics and HVDC applications.
• SK Geo Centric (SKC): Korean specialty film producer with significant BOPP capacitor film capacity. Competes directly with Peak Nano in commodity and high-performance capacitor film segments, particularly for EV and grid applications in Asia and globally.
• DuPont Teijin Films: Joint venture between DuPont and Teijin producing specialty polyester and PEN films used in capacitors, packaging, and industrial applications. Comparable specialty film portfolio with similar high-temperature, high-reliability positioning to Peak Nano's NanoPlex films.
• Synopsys (Code V): Owner of Code V optical design software, which HawkAI is explicitly backward-compatible with. Directly competes with Peak Nano's HawkAI platform in the optical engineering design tools market, serving defense, aerospace, and commercial optics designers.
• Ansys (Zemax OpticStudio): Owner of Zemax OpticStudio, the other dominant optical design software referenced in HawkAI's compatibility strategy. Direct competitor to HawkAI in the same engineering customer base for lens and optical system design.

Broad incumbents

• TDK Corporation: Global leader in passive electronic components including capacitors. While primarily a capacitor manufacturer rather than film producer, TDK represents both a potential large customer for Peak Nano's films and a competitor that could vertically integrate film production.
• Schott AG: German specialty glass and optics manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Comparable to Peak Nano's HawkSight LGRIN optics business in targeting lightweight, high-performance optical components for defense and aerospace applications.
• Amcor: Global packaging materials leader with extensive film and barrier packaging portfolios. Comparable to Peak Nano's emerging biodegradable multilayer packaging film initiative in targeting food, beverage, and medical packaging customers with sustainable film solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PeakNano
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PeakNanoCorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/PeakNanoCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peak-nano

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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