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Lab
START.nano
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Our prototyping and materials work runs through MIT.nano, where we develop, coat, and characterize radiation smart optical layers for space and terrestrial solar applications.
Research
Prototyping
Lab work at MIT.nano, with offices at UMass Boston and The Engine — building AdaptiveWaves coating systems from concept to application.
Facilities
Where we build
AdaptiveWaves develops radiation smart coating prototypes in a distributed Boston ecosystem: advanced fabrication and characterization at MIT.nano, with company offices at UMass Boston and The Engine supporting product development and commercialization.
Locations
Lab and offices
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Office
Venture Development Center
University of Massachusetts Boston
Our UMass Boston office anchors company operations, partner coordination, and day-to-day development as we move coating concepts from research into deployable product lines.
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Office
The Engine
Cambridge, MA
At The Engine, we work alongside deep-tech teams building hard technology, advancing AdaptiveWaves coating platforms toward commercialization and scale.
Focus
What we prototype
Coating prototypes
Build and iterate multilayer optical coatings for radiation shielding, thermal control, and spectral management.
Materials characterization
Evaluate optical transmission, durability, and radiation-relevant performance as formulations mature.
Application testing
Validate coatings on photovoltaic and transparent substrates for space, terrestrial, and retrofit use cases.