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Aited, a specialist in transparent heating materials, possesses nano-material-based transparent heating technology. This technology surpasses traditional indium tin oxide (ITO) based transparent electrodes in terms of heating speed, heating efficiency, flexibility, and durability.

This technology can solve problems caused by temperature differences, such as condensation and frost. In the automotive sector, it can remove frost and foreign substances from cameras and sensors, enhancing object recognition accuracy. In heavy equipment, port, and railway sectors, it ensures the operator's visibility in winter and outdoor environments, improving safety. In the construction sector, it can be applied to lighting and insulating glass to enhance energy efficiency.

Aited is expanding the application scope of its transparent heating technology to various fields, including automotive, heavy equipment, ports, railways, construction, future mobility, semiconductors, and robotics. It is also actively pursuing entry into global markets such as Europe and China.


Possessing Transparent Heating and Manufacturing Process Technology, Aited

Aited's core technology is a nano-material-based transparent heating technology with high electrical conductivity. It combines a silver (Ag) based nano-network structure with a self-developed process to minimize contact resistance, which, according to Aited, results in higher heating speed, heating efficiency, flexibility, and durability compared to existing ITO-based transparent electrodes.

According to Aited, the transmittance is over 90%, similar to ITO-based transparent electrodes, but the initial heating speed is 2 to 3 times faster. Thanks to the high-efficiency heating structure, it quickly reaches the maximum temperature. Additionally, the temperature rise efficiency improves by 20-40% with the same power, and the heat distribution is uniform.


Flexibility is also secured. While existing ITO-based technologies crack when implemented on curved surfaces, Aited's transparent heating technology can be applied to lenses and curved glass. It can be applied to both film and glass, and durability is enhanced to maintain performance in high current and high-temperature environments.

Aited has also established production facilities for mass production of its products. It is equipped with roll-to-roll (R2R) conductive nano-material coating equipment capable of producing on a width of 1.2m and R2R post-processing equipment for continuous post-processing of 1.2m wide products. According to Aited, it is the facility capable of producing the widest products in Korea. Through this, Aited has reduced production costs by 30-40% compared to existing technologies and increased productivity by five times.

Application in Various Industrial Sectors such as Automotive, Heavy Equipment, and Construction

Based on its transparent heating technology, Aited has commercialized heating films and heating glass. These products are applied in various fields such as automotive, heavy equipment, ports, railways, and construction materials.

In the automotive field, they are used for vehicle camera cover glass and front glass. With the development of autonomous driving technology, the number of vehicle cameras and sensors is increasing. Therefore, securing visibility and accurate object recognition in snow, rain, ice, and frost has become a key issue. Aited applies transparent heating technology to cameras and sensors to secure clear visibility regardless of the surrounding environment and enhance object recognition rates. Aited verified the performance of reaching 65°C in about 10 seconds and uniform heating on both flat and curved surfaces through technology verification (PoC) with automotive-related companies. Currently, it has completed PoC with domestic and international automotive parts OEM companies and is conducting evaluations for full-scale vehicle application.


In the heavy equipment, port, and railway sectors, it is used as a solution for preventing condensation and frost. Aited supplies large-area transparent heaters for container crane cabins, transparent heating glass for port handling equipment, transparent heating films for subway stations and trains, and railway and tunnel de-icing systems, verifying performance in real-use environments. Aited's products have received positive responses for preventing and removing condensation in high-altitude and outdoor environments, quickly removing frost, snow, and moisture in winter, and enhancing safety by securing operator visibility. The ability to supply large-area transparent heating products is particularly evaluated as a strength.

In the construction sector, it is mainly applied to skylights and insulating glass. Aited's transparent heating technology is evaluated as a technology that meets zero energy and passive house (houses with low heating and cooling costs) policies through condensation and fog prevention, heating film attachment, and heating glass interface. Currently, Aited is conducting PoC with domestic construction companies and preparing for certification through the Korea Accreditation System (KORAS).

Additionally, Aited is expanding its application range to various fields such as future mobility, semiconductors, and robotics. Recently, it was selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' 'Super-gap Startup 1000+ Future Mobility' through its non-contact sensor cleaning solution for autonomous vehicles. It is also participating in the Seoul Business Agency (SBA)'s super-gap open innovation promotion support program. This program is a support project to enhance the external promotion and marketing capabilities of super-gap selected companies through effective promotion support.


Actively Pursuing Domestic and International Market Expansion

Aited is also pursuing the global market expansion of its transparent heating technology. Since early 2025, it has been discussing OEM mass production verification and supply of transparent heating products with major companies in Europe and China. It has conducted PoC with global companies in Germany, Spain, and Poland and is currently discussing OEM supply and mass production. Aited's strategy is to provide customized transparent heating systems to customers through various PoC and testbed-based references established in Korea.

Along with this, Aited plans to expand its business areas by introducing ▲high-performance transparent heaters for extreme environments ▲smart coatings with additional functions such as ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) blocking ▲transparent heating cleaning solutions for sensors and cameras ▲integrated heating modules for industry, mobility, and construction. Through this, it aims to leap from a transparent heating film manufacturer to a comprehensive transparent heating solution company.

Seo Ji-hoon, CEO of Aited, stated, "There has been a need for transparent heating technology, but actual purchase demand was not sufficient." He continued, "However, with recent issues such as safety due to visibility problems, cost increases due to energy loss, and work environment risks becoming prominent, domestic and international demand is rapidly increasing." He emphasized, "Aited will grow into a company that responds quickly and accurately to the market based on numerous PoC and practical experience."

IT Donga Reporter Han Man-hyuk (mh@itdonga.com)

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