Arno Schut graduated from Radboud University in Nijmegen the Netherlands. Arno served in various technical and research roles before he joined Axcentive as Innovation manager, in 2012 to develop technologies for smart and functional coatings. Here he developed a new range of nanotechnology-based products. This technology base allows for chemical modifications at nano level to achieve specific performance requirements as demanded by the industry. Smart and functional coatings with specific properties such as self-cleaning, fire retarding, superhydrophobic or anticorrosive properties can be produced with nanotechnology. At Axcentive these technologies, today are successfully marketed under the EXOCOAT^tm name. In his role Arno is particularly focused on collaborating with clients and research labs to develop state-of-the-art technology solutions.