ApNano

History

Dr. Menachem Genut and Mr. Aharon Feuerstein founded the company in 2002. Dr. Genut served as President and CEO until 2010, and Mr. Feuerstein served as Chairman of the Board and CFO until 2010.[2] | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071117114027/http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_45/b4057072.htm?campaign_id=rss_tech | url-status = dead | archive-date = November 17, 2007

In 2013 AP Nano became a wholly owned subsidiary of the American company “Nanotech Industrial Solutions, Inc.” The CEO of NIS became Dr. George Diloyan, Ph.D. and CFO is Mr. Steven Wegbreit. ApNano's COO was Dr. Alexander Margolin, Ph.D. Mr. Itsik Havakuk served as Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.

Technology

NIS specialized in commercial manufacturing of nanoparticles of Inorganic Fullerene-like Tungsten Disulfide (IF-WS2). The particles are called Inorganic Fullerene-like (IF), because of the near spherical geometry and a hollow core – similar to carbon fullerenes. The name “fullerenes” or “buckyballs” came from the architectural modeler Richard Buckminster Fuller, who popularized the geodesic dome. Professor Reshef Tenne discovered Inorganic Fullerene-like nanoparticles (IF-MXy where M- is transition metal and X - is chalcogen group) at the Weizmann Institute of Science in 1992. The diameter of the primary particle can range between 20 – 280 nm. IF-WS2 nanoparticles with a hollow sphere (Fullerene-like) morphology, provide extreme lubricity, anti-friction, and high impact resistance (up to 35 GPa).

Unlike standard solids that have platelet-like structures with moderate tribological properties, IF-WS2 particles have tens of caged concentric layers, making these particles excel under extreme pressure or load, thus significantly reducing friction and wear. (also see tribology).{{cite news

Products

IF-WS₂ Formulated

In late 2018 APNano and NIS have undergone substantial structural changes, updating the product line and changing the name from “NanoLub” to “IF-WS2 Formulated.” IF-WS2 formulations are designed to lower friction and operating temperature, thereby reducing mechanical wear. At the same time, contact pressure causes submicron spheres of IF-WS2 to release tribofilms that attach to surface, reduce wear and filling asperities and smooth them, improving overall efficiency while extending machinery life.

The company offered industrial lubricant additives and tribological packages based on IF-WS2 particles. The additives were also available as a dispersion in oil, water, and solvent. Possible applications include, but not limited to, lubricants, grease, metalworking fluids, coatings, paints, and polymers used in mining, marine, heavy machinery, power station, space, and military industrial sectors.

References

References

1. (February 23, 2016). "NIS Launches A New Fully Formulated Grease Product Line, Based On Its IF-WS2 Nano Formulated Technology". PR Web.
2. "2019_03 - March 2019 - EMEA".