Machine Nation News Team
May 6, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
Nxlite Has Opened A New, 45,000-Square-Foot, $9-Million Advanced Innovation And Manufacturing Center In Canton Township That Will Serve As The Company’s Headquarters
NxLite, a Toronto-based cleantech innovator, opened its $9 million, 45,000-square-foot Advanced Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Center in Canton Township, Michigan, on April 22, 2025, establishing it as the company’s U.S. headquarters. Acquired for $525,000 from a liquidated Tesla supplier, the facility houses state-of-the-art nano-coating production lines and a materials science R&D center, producing energy-efficient coatings for glass and polymers used in windows, refrigeration doors, and transportation. Supported by a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant, the AIM Center will create 39 jobs, contributing to Canton’s 10,000-strong manufacturing workforce. The facility, capable of producing 2 million square feet of coating annually, targets a $10 billion building materials market, with applications reducing energy loss by up to 30% per the U.S. Department of Energy. CEO David Mather highlighted “surging demand” for sustainable solutions, bolstered by NxLite’s 2024 Cleantech 50 to Watch recognition and $10 million in funding from Earth Foundry and Muus Climate Ventures. The center aligns with Michigan’s glass innovation hub, alongside firms like Guardian Glass, amid tariff-driven reshoring.
For the precision machining industry, NxLite’s AIM Center underscores the pivotal role of CNC milling in advanced coating production. The facility’s nano-coating lines require precision-machined components, such as applicator nozzles and conveyor frames, crafted with CNC milling to achieve sub-micron tolerances for uniform coating application. CNC milling ensures high-accuracy tooling and fixtures, supporting automated systems integrated with real-time quality control for high-volume output. The R&D center’s prototyping drives demand for local machine shops to supply custom parts, adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI-driven machining and additive manufacturing. As part of a $50 billion precision manufacturing market, this project creates opportunities for suppliers in Michigan, where manufacturing jobs grew 2% since 2022, strengthening supply chains for sustainable manufacturing.
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NxLite Press Release, April 22, 2025
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Social Media Buzz (powered by X):
X is buzzing with NxLite’s Canton Township opening, with posts on May 18, 2025, calling it a “cleantech milestone.” Users praised the 39 jobs, with one noting “Michigan’s glass innovation shines,” while another tied it to “reshoring green tech.” The excitement reflects optimism for sustainability and economic growth.
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