Hoowaki, LLC was founded to create significant new markets for advanced molded microstructure technologies. The company's first focus is super hydrophobic surfaces similar to those found in nature. Laboratory studies have demonstrated super hydrophobic surfaces with many possible benefits, including self-cleaning, water drag reduction and mitigation of ice buildup. Hoowaki can further improve super hydrophobic surfaces by molding materials with high performance in friction and grip.
Hoowaki’s microstructure technology allows customers to mold super hydrophobic micro features on curved metal, polymer, ceramic, or organic surfaces. For many applications, Hoowaki’s processes are inherently lower cost and more environmentally friendly than the limited range of alternatives available, such as chemical etching, or paints and other coatings applied to end products. Alternatives also slow process cycle times and can create only a limited range of structures on a narrow range of materials.
No other industry player offers these benefits. How can Hoowaki transform your surfaces?
Hoowaki is led by three principals: Ralph Hulseman, a 25-year veteran of Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation; William King, the Kritzer Faculty Scholar and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a leading authority in microstructure technology, and the inventor of core intellectual; and, John Warner who has broad entrepreneurial and technology experience, and was Chairman of a highly successful entrepreneurial company.
Hoowaki, LLC offers compelling value to a large market of prospective customers. We have a passionate, experienced team, with the ability to grow a durable, profitable company.
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511 Westinghouse Road
Pendleton, SC 29670 (Map)
864 238-5631