ISTN is an advanced innovation firm specializing in nanotechnology-enabled products, including proprietary optical coatings and water treatment materials. It provides R&D collaboration, consulting, and analytical testing services to industry.
Industrial Science & Technology Network, Inc. (ISTN) is an advanced innovation company specializing in the development of nanotechnology-enabled products for industrial, optical, and biomedical applications. The company utilizes proprietary technology platforms rooted in polymer chemistry, which have been supported by development funding from organizations including the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Institutes of Health. Their core offerings include proprietary anti-fog, anti-stain, and anti-reflection coatings, as well as specialized water treatment materials like their CSMG (Chemically Surface Modified Gel) technology. Beyond product development, ISTN offers R&D collaboration services, technology assessment, due diligence, and analytical testing for polymers and films.
ISTN provides critical solutions to help customers optimize performance and cost efficiency in various manufacturing and technical environments. By offering both liquid coating formulations and expertise in designing custom processing lines, the company enables clients to integrate sophisticated surface modifications into their own production workflows. Their analytical testing division supports industrial partners by performing a wide range of material characterization and analysis services, ensuring compliance and quality control. Through these collaborative efforts, ISTN addresses technical challenges for partners ranging from advising internal R&D teams to providing fully outsourced research activities.