Twenty years of precision coating science
Born from Philips Research in 2004, Kriya Materials was founded in 2006 on Chemelot in Geleen with a clear mission: turn nanoparticle science into application-ready coating systems that engineers can plug into their production lines. In 2022, with Holland Capital joining as investor, we moved to our expanded facility in Nuth — with scale options for large-volume programmes.
2006
Founded on Chemelot
75+
Product codes
>10%
Of corporate budget on R&D
Innovation trajectory
From one product to a complete platform
Twenty years of compounding innovation. Each capability built on the previous — from single nanoparticles to multi-functional, multi-layer coating systems serving every major optical application.
2004
1 capabilities
Philips Research spin-out
Nanoparticle synthesis technology developed at Philips Research is spun out as an independent venture.
2006
1 capabilities
Kriya Materials founded
Founded on Chemelot in Geleen. Mission: transform nanoparticles into application-ready, plug-and-play coating systems.
2008
2 capabilities
First OEM customer
A major Korean display manufacturer qualifies Kriya's antistatic hardcoat for plasma display panels.
2009
2 capabilities
Scale-up: 0 → 120 MT in one year
From zero to 120 metric tonnes of antistatic colour-filter coating delivered in a single year. Proof of manufacturing scalability.
2010–2014
6 capabilities
Global PDP supplier + HRI/LRI launch
Single global supplier of antistatic colour-filter coating for PDP. Launch of HRI and LRI nanoparticles for OLED enhancement. Product line expands to anti-reflection and anti-fouling.
2015–2017
8 capabilities
Multi-functionality + first investors
Single coatings start combining multiple functions: anti-static + anti-fouling + hardcoat in one layer. ATO nanoparticle synthesis developed for NIR blocking. Entry into automotive thermal management. Shift Invest and Chemelot Ventures invest in 2017.
2018
8 capabilities
Henkel strategic investment
Henkel invests, validating the platform approach. Accelerates R&D into UV-curable systems and 100% solids for nanoimprint lithography.
2019
10 capabilities
Mass-scaled multi-functional AR coatings
Launch of mass-produced multi-functional AR coating systems. Building energy applications validated with TNO/BMC simulations across 10 cities worldwide.
2020–2021
11 capabilities
Solvent UV-hybrid platform + foldable displays
New chemistry family extends RI range to 1.95 with UV-curable processing. Foldable display hardcoat passes 200,000 fold cycles, single-layer combining AS+AF+HC.
2022
12 capabilities
Holland Capital + facility expansion
Holland Capital joins as lead investor. Move to expanded facility in Nuth. Capacity designed for >100,000 kg/yr dispersions, 1,000,000 kg/yr coatings.
2023–2024
13 capabilities
PFAS-free AF + thermal HRI on glass + LIDAR AR
PFAS-free anti-fouling achieves WCA >100°. Thermal HRI reaches RI 1.85 with 8H hardness on glass. LIDAR-tuned AR coatings demonstrated at 905 and 1550 nm. ULR polarizer coating benchmarks against Japanese incumbents.
2025–2026
15 capabilities
Full platform: RI 1.16–2.00, 75+ products
PFAS-free LRI launched down to RI 1.16. 100% solids UV-curable platform (RI 1.37–1.41) for NIL/R2R waveguide manufacturing. Solvent UV-curable LRI at RI 1.30. Platform now spans 4 chemistry families, 75+ product codes, 12+ functional capabilities.
Manufacturing
From nanoparticle synthesis through dispersion formulation to final coating products, the entire value chain is controlled under one roof.
>100k kg/yr
Dispersion capacity
1M kg/yr
Coating capacity designed
0.8 μm
Batch filtration
Up to 10 CTQ
Quality parameters per batch
ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every batch filtered to 0.8 μm. 6-month guaranteed shelf life unless otherwise agreed (unopened). For large-volume programmes, back-up options are available to ensure supply security.
Download ISO 9001:2015 certificate (PDF)Global reach
Through partners and, in selected geographies, direct local staff, Kriya serves a global customer base across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Trusted across industries
>500 companies. 10+ industries. One platform.
From consumer electronics to automotive, solar, and emerging photonics — Kriya coatings are qualified across the optical supply chain.
Consumer displays
Residual reflection below 0.15%
Automotive OEMs
9 degrees C cabin temperature reduction
Solar energy
+3.9% absolute transmission gain
AR/VR headsets
Sub-100nm NIL feature fidelity
Photonics & metalenses
RI up to 2.00 for waveguide coupling
Foldable displays
200,000 fold cycles passed at 1mm radius
Optical films
Multi-layer AR on PET and TAC
Building glazing
35% HVAC energy saving
Automotive LIDAR
AR tuned at 905 and 1550 nm
Chemical industry
PFAS-free AF at WCA >100 degrees
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