Growth Initiatives
Based on Kodak’s deep expertise in chemistry and strengths in deposition and coating processes that come from decades of experience in film manufacturing, Kodak is working on new initiatives within the Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment.
Energy Storage Component Manufacturing
Coating of substrates is a critical aspect of manufacturing materials for batteries and Kodak plans to capitalize on its expertise in coating technology to develop opportunities in this area.
Over the past several years, Kodak has been using its pilot coating facility to work with battery developers to coat their materials on substrates for assembly of EV/energy storage batteries and fuel cells. Based on potential commercial opportunities, Kodak is assessing full‐scale production feasibility.
Currently, Kodak operates a full-scale production coating machine to manufacture certain coated substrates for cathode and anode assembly in the EV/energy storage battery market.
Kodak will continue to explore opportunities to apply its extensive coating expertise to produce U.S.‐manufactured components for battery assembly through potential investments in and strategic relationships with battery companies and the potential acquisition or licensing of battery technology.
Light‐Blocking Technology
Kodak plans to leverage a proprietary particle technology initially developed for electrophotographic toners to commercialize a carbon‐less fabric coating designed to offer superior light management, from complete blackout to selective light filtering, and coating compatibility with an unmatched range of fabrics.
Kodak has successfully developed and tested a product branded KODALUX for blackout window treatments and continues to evaluate specific market applications.
Kodak has a proprietary KODALUX manufacturing plant in Eastman Business Park, located in Rochester, NY.
Transparent Heaters and Antennas
Kodak plans to leverage its proprietary copper micro‐wire technologies and high‐resolution printing expertise to contract manufacture custom transparent heaters and antennas for automotive, telecom, healthcare, and other applications.
Diagnostic Test Reagent Manufacturing
Kodak plans to capitalize on its existing chemical manufacturing expertise, including current production of unregulated Key Starting Materials for pharmaceuticals, to implement an expansion into manufacturing Diagnostic Test Reagent solutions.
Kodak is developing a test reagent manufacturing facility for producing reagents used in laboratory, hospital, and home test kits. Renovation to convert an existing clean room to a Current Good Manufacturing Practices ("cGMP") facility is underway, and certification will begin for the facility and production processes in late 2024. Production is expected to begin in Q2, 2025.