Brandix Lanka
Brandix Lanka Ltd., one of the largest apparel exporting company in Sri Lanka, provides end-to-end apparel solutions for global superbrands. Partnering with SLINTEC, Brandix Lanka focuses on integrating nanotechnology into advancing the functionality of materials. From environmentally friendly, hard-wearing apparel to smart/intelligent clothing that can transmit bio-properties of the wearer. “It’s about clothing becoming less inert and more active”.
dialog telecom
Dialog Telekom Plc., spearheading Sri Lanka’s mobile telecommunications industry since the mid 90’s, is the proud owner of the country’s largest mobile phone network. Research conducted by SLINTEC for Dialog revolves around the development of solar power as sustainable energy sources for telecom stations and in the future, integration of bio-potential monitoring systems into wireless communications.
Hayleys
Founded in 1878, Hayleys Plc today is one of the largest Sri Lankan multinational companies focusing on core areas as Global Markets & Manufacturing, Agriculture & Agri Business, Transportation & Infrastructure and Consumer Products & Leisure. Hayleys & SLINTEC research into the various applications for activated carbon and energy storage optimisation, with super capacitors and air/water purificators on the wish list.
lOADSTAR
Loadstar (Pvt.) Ltd., incorporated as a joint venture between the Jinasena Group of Companies and Solideal Ltd. of Belgium, conducts R&D into the application of nanotechnology for the manufacture of globally competitive rubber products. Tyres moulded and integrated with carbon nano-tubes are an example.
mas Holdings
The largest manufacturer of intimate apparel in Asia and global supplier of competition sportswear, MAS Holdings Plc, partnering with SLINTEC have begun research into infusion of nanotechnology into the design of sportswear in terms of ergonomics and functionalities.
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
The National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka was established in 1998 as the successor for the ‘Natural Resources Energy & Science Authority of Sri Lanka’ and the ‘National Science Council’, to facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research by universities, science and technology institutions and scientist while upholding the universality of science and the freedom in pursuit of science. The responsible body in regards to awarding and monitoring research grants in Sri Lanka, the NSF conducts programs and awards prizes for the popularisation of science amongst the people.