London Design Gold

2026

EMX / EPX Surface Panels

Entrant

LiteMax® GmbH

Category

Product Design - Materials & Surfaces

Client's Name

-

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The EMX Series consists of three distinct surface panel systems that explore different directions in material texture, color expression, and dimensional structure. Building upon the core antibacterial technology of the EMX family, the series expands the design possibilities of surface materials from visual, tactile, and structural perspectives. These materials not only provide functional protection but also become integral elements in spatial expression.

The EMX AM Series focuses on metallic texture, achieved through a specialized surface treatment that produces refined aluminum-like luster and layered visual depth. Its cool tactile sensation and composed visual character introduce a rational material language for premium interiors. Combined with an antibacterial edge banding system, the surface continuously inhibits common harmful bacteria during everyday use while maintaining durability and hygiene standards.

The EMX AP Series emphasizes the combination of color expression and health protection. The panel adopts a multilayer composite structure consisting of a substrate layer, decorative surface layer, polymer polyester coating, multifunctional coating, and antibacterial surface layer, creating a refined velvet-like tactile quality. Its antibacterial coating, together with antibacterial laser edge banding, effectively inhibits common bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, achieving an antibacterial rate of 99.99 percent. While ensuring hygienic protection, the series also introduces a diverse palette of colors and textures for broader design flexibility.

The EMX SP Series centers on dimensional texture, using precise convex and concave structures to create tactile surface layers. Inspired by architectural light and natural landscape contours, the material produces dynamic visual effects that shift with light and viewing angles. A multilayer composite structure and high-density polyester curing layer ensure long-term structural stability while maintaining the antibacterial performance of the EMX family. This makes the series suitable for art galleries, commercial interiors, hotels, and residential environments where both safety and expressive design are required.

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