coatings; and wear resistant and friction reducing coatings. The company also offers various analytical testing services, which include sand and rain erosion testing, accelerated weathering testing, IR/visible/UV spectroscopy, nano-indentation, profilometry, Raman spectroscopy, and weathering testing. Its products are used in various applications, including IR window, wear and friction, helicopter windscreen, and transparent armor protection; and corrosion prevention. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Locust, North Carolina.