Surrey NanoSystems

08/10/2026

Can the world's darkest coating survive a rocket launch?

Absolutely.

Vantablack® 100 has been qualified for space use and has demonstrated the durability required to endure launch conditions while delivering the ultra-black performance needed for advanced optical systems.

With carefully developed cleanroom handling processes supporting safe integration, it continues to help satellite manufacturers tackle one of the biggest challenges in space optics: stray light.

Proven on the ground. Proven at launch. Proven in space.

Find out more here 👉 www.vantablack.co.uk

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22/09/2026

Vantablack 310 absorbs an exceptional amount of light, dramatically reducing reflections and creating remarkable visual and technical effects. Beyond its striking appearance, it's helping advance optical performance across industries where precision matters most

A perfect example of how cutting-edge material science continues to complex challenges in simple but effective ways.

Learn more about Vantablack 310 👉 https://www.vantablack.co.uk/vb-300-series

15/09/2026

🚀 We're heading to European Space Agency (ESA) Industry Space Days 2026 this week!

16-17 September, our team will be in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, joining organisations and innovators from across the European space sector.

We're looking forward to connecting with industry partners, exploring new opportunities, and discussing how we're helping drive innovation in space and advanced technologies.

📍 Stop by Booth E40 to meet our colleagues, Space Business Development Director Steve Northam and Applications Scientist James Whitfield, and learn more about Vantablack® 310, our newest customer-applied, handleable ultra-black coating, alongside the proven Vantablack® 100 Series.

If you're attending ISD 2026, we'd love to meet you. See you in Noordwijk!

03/07/2026

🚀 From the lab to the spotlight!

Our own Alexander Darnley, R&D Manager, has stepped away from research and development for a moment to star in the Institute of Physics' latest hashtag video.

⚫ IOP asked us: Can the blackest material on Earth help protect our view of the night sky?

👇 Watch to discover how blacker can mean better for space science.

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09/06/2026

Don’t manage stray light—eliminate it.

Using Ansys SPEOS, we compared standard glare shield coatings with Vantablack 230 under identical Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) conditions.

Where conventional coatings reflect light and degrade image quality, Vantablack absorbs it at the source delivering clearer, more reliable performance.

Results:
Up to 85% less stray light
16× higher signal-to-noise ratio

14/05/2026

Top image: Original Vantablack®
Bottom image: Vantablack® 310

Our coatings have evolved from a forest‑like structure to a coral‑inspired architecture. Both engineered to trap light with exceptional efficiency.

Designed in response to market demand, Vantablack® 310 delivers:

⚫ Easy, workshop‑friendly application
⚫ No specialist tools or curing ovens
⚫ Quick purchasing through trusted distributors
⚫ Reliable, repeatable results you can handle

Now available worldwide through Ellsworth Adhesives, making ultra‑black performance more accessible than ever.

05/02/2026

We are very excited about this partnership! Ellsworth Adhesives are now our official Vantablack 310 distributor!

27/01/2026

🚀 Vantablack® 310: Now available through our US distributor Ellsworth Adhesives

We’re excited to announce that US aerospace and space-sector customers can now purchase Vantablack® 310 through our new US distributor, Ellsworth. https://www.ellsworth.com/manufacturers/vantablack/

This partnership means faster access, local support and streamlined procurement of the world’s blackest coating designed to suppress stray light.

We’re looking forward to unlocking new opportunities across a range of industries.

22/01/2026

By virtually eliminating stray light, Vantablack enhances star trackers and baffles, delivering faster, more accurate star detection for precise and dependable satellite navigation.

⚫ Our coating can help:

✔️ Minimize stray light
✔️ Improves signal-to-noise ratio
✔️ Enhances accuracy
✔️ Boosts reliability in space

⚫ Check out our video demonstrating angular performance of a star tracker coated in industry standard vs coated with Vantablack.

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15/01/2026

We engineer ultra-black coatings that push optical performance to new limits delivering advanced photonics and industry-leading stray-light suppression.

Enabling disruptive applications across autonomous vehicles, aerospace, communications, and sensing.

Check out our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJiKiVwd