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We combine industrial scale facilities that go beyond laboratory experiments to deliver pilot and pre-production capability, with end to end development support that spans material synthesis through to finished application.

Our commercial focus is designed to reduce risk, accelerate scale-up and shorten the path to market. With deep sector expertise across construction, energy, composites, coatings, electronics and more, and a proven track record supporting global manufacturers and innovators, we are built for industry collaboration.

Our facilities and specialist laboratories are designed to turn advanced materials innovation into scalable commercial outcomes.

Coatings facilities

Our Coatings faciltiies specialises in developing and testing advanced coating systems, including graphene-enhanced formulations. From formulation and mechanical testing to pilot-scale production, we help optimise coatings to improve performance, mitigate corrosion and enhance durability.

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Composites facilities

Graphene-enhanced composites unlock new possibilities in strength, durability and performance. Our Formulation Lab enables the precise mixing and rheological testing of resins, polymers and rubbers, while our Processing and High Bay facilities support scale-up through extrusion, injection moulding, autoclaves and sintering furnaces.

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Construction facilities

Our Coatings facilities specialise in developing and testing advanced coating systems, including graphene-enhanced formulations. Using 2D materials, we enhance construction materials, including cement, concrete, bitumen, and asphalt, to create sustainable and smart building solutions.

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Deposition and integration

Discover how we produce single-layer graphene and other 2D materials, enable large-scale growth, and tailor materials for targeted applications with advanced functionalisation and characterisation capabilities.

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Energy storage

Graphene is revolutionising energy storage, enhancing battery and supercapacitor performance for the future of transport and power. We support businesses in developing next-generation energy storage devices, advancing electrode materials, and scaling up manufacturing for commercial applications.

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Measurement and characterisation

Our measurement and characterisation facility provides a full suite of advanced equipment, from microscopy and spectroscopy to electrical and physical property analysis. We offer comprehensive material analysis and device testing to support your project at every stage.

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Membranes facilities

Our Membranes facilities develops and tests graphene-based membranes for a range of applications. With pioneering fabrication techniques and performance testing, we help scale membrane technologies for industrial use, enhancing properties like permeability and efficiency.

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Printed electronics facilities

Our printed electronics facilities combines cutting-edge printing techniques with expert formulation to create functional structures and prototypes. From inkjet and screen printing to gravure and flexographic printing, we enable high-precision, reproducible printing of 2D material-based inks for circuitry, sensors and beyond.

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Advance your graphene and other 2D materials strategy with proven expertise, industrial scale facilities and a track record of commercial impact.

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The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
The Masdar Building
Sackville Street
Manchester
M1 3BB
UK

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