DFI EXPANDS INTO GRID-MONITORING TECHNOLOGY WITH DIAMON-FUSION® PROTECTIVE COATING FOR GRIDWARE’S GRIDSCOPE™ DEVICES, MANUFACTURED BY KEYTRONIC

Diamon-Fusion® Protects Gridware’s Solar-Powered Grid-Monitoring Devices

Gridware’s compact, solar-powered Gridscope devices are installed directly on utility poles. These devices monitor physical, electrical, structural, and environmental conditions affecting power lines and surrounding infrastructure. The technology helps utilities identify and locate possible hazards, including conditions that could contribute to power outages and wildfires. Keytronic serves as an engineering and manufacturing provider for the utility-monitoring system, supporting the product from design and validation through production scale-up and ongoing manufacturing. DFI’s coating protects the glass surfaces covering the small solar components incorporated into the pole-mounted devices.

Protective Glass Coating Built for Demanding Outdoor Environments

The optically clear coating chemically bonds to the glass, creating an ultra-thin, water-repellent protective barrier. It helps reduce the adhesion of water, dirt, staining, and environmental contaminants that can accumulate on glass exposed to outdoor conditions. “This relationship with Keytronic is an exciting example of how Diamon-Fusion technology can provide value past traditional architectural and automotive glass applications,” said Adam Zax, CEO of Diamon-Fusion International. “Gridware’s technology is handling vital challenges involving grid reliability, public safety and wildfire prevention. We are proud that our protective coating is being incorporated into a product designed to run continuously in demanding outdoor environments.”

Flexible Diamon-Fusion® Application Methods for Industrial Manufacturing

Diamon-Fusion® protective glass coating is UV-resistant and requires no curing time, allowing treated components to be handled and incorporated into production immediately after application. DFI offers a range of Diamon-Fusion application methods to meet different needs, from individually packaged towelettes (DFI’s NanoPax®) to spray and on-site coating equipment. The Keytronic partnership establishes a strong industrial application for DFI and demonstrates the versatility of its coating technology for manufacturers that incorporate glass- and silica-based surfaces into specialized equipment.

DFI Expands into Energy, Infrastructure and Advanced Industrial Applications

“This represents an important company milestone and another step forward in DFI’s expansion into energy, infrastructure and advanced industrial applications,” Zax added. “There are significant opportunities for our technology to help manufacturers protect glass components that must perform reliably while exposed to weather, pollutants and other challenging environmental conditions.”

About Diamon-Fusion International

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. is a global developer and manufacturer of protective glass and surface coatings, coating application machinery and restoration products. Its patented flagship product, Diamon-Fusion®, is an optically clear, UV-resistant and water-repellent protective coating used across architectural, automotive, residential, commercial and specialized industrial applications. DFI products and technologies are represented in more than 35 countries across six continents. To learn more, visit: https://dfisolutions.com.

About Gridware

Gridware develops advanced grid-monitoring technology that provides utilities with continuous visibility into the physical, electrical, and environmental conditions affecting power infrastructure. Its Gridscope multi-sensor devices are installed on utility poles and help identify and precisely locate hazards affecting the electrical grid. To learn more, visit: https://www.gridware.io/about-gridware.

About Keytronic

Keytronic provides integrated engineering and manufacturing services for products across multiple markets, including energy management. Its capabilities support customers from early-stage product development and industrialization through validation, production scale-up, and ongoing manufacturing. To learn more, visit: https://www.keytronic.com/markets/energy-management.

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