Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
Nanoplexus: the Manchester SME at the cutting edge of 2D materials
Applications 9 September 2021
As Manchester technology SME Nanoplexus becomes a Tier 2 partner of the GEIC, chief executive Jae Jong Byun tells the story behind the company and outlines the potential for a new material called MXene to transform the landscape of advanced manufacturing.
COVID catalyst: how graphene can lead the global recovery
Applications 8 June 2021
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, says innovation in advanced materials has the potential to support social, economic and technological opportunities to help achieve a green recovery following the impact of COVID-19.
Graphene and NPL: new standards for a maturing industry
Collaborations 19 March 2021
The National Physical Laboratory’s Andrew Pollard tells us about his research at NPL and why its latest standard is so important for the graphene supply chain.
Graphene@Manchester: how we adapted to lockdown
Applications 12 March 2021
A year after lockdown, Graphene@Manchester CEO James Baker and Application Manager Paul Wiper reflect on a period of unprecedented change and adaptation at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC).
How our Manchester model can underpin new UK innovation agency
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 3 February 2021
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, welcomes the momentum behind UK government plans for a “blue-skies” science research agency that will focus on delivering cutting-edge technologies – regardless of risk.
Graphene: the building block for sustainable cities
Applications 1 December 2020
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, says we need to explore with far more urgency how advanced materials can transform our built environment towards a low-carbon future.
‘Catalyst’ graphene can drive sustainable transport revolution
Applications 11 November 2020
Advanced materials and the Manchester model of innovation can play a key role in supporting the aerospace and automotive sectors to produce greener products by the mid-2030s, writes James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester
Beyond steel: how Gerdau is evolving through advanced materials
Collaborations 17 July 2020
Danilo da Silva Mariano, leader of Gerdau’s Graphene and Advanced Materials R&D Centre, tells us why Gerdau chose to work with Graphene@Manchester.
How UK’s new R&D roadmap fits with Manchester model of innovation
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre 2 July 2020
James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester, reflects on how the UK government’s commitment to spending on research and innovation, particularly when it comes to advanced materials, could support the economy to get back on its feet in the wake of Covid-19.
24 hour hackathon produces innovative graphene enhanced products
Applications 20 November 2019
Last weekend (16-17th of November) saw ten teams of multi-disciplinary backgrounds, from across the UK and Europe, work through the night to design, prototype and pitch a product incorporating conductive graphene inks. Teams would print, wire and code their ideas into reality over the 24-hour long competition hosted at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC). […]