Award of Graphitisation Furnace for Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Graphitisation Furnace for Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
Awarded 20 Mar 2018
Ended 8y 4mo ago3mo term
Awarded 20 Mar 2018Expired 29 June 2018
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The University of Manchester awarded a contract to FCT Systeme GmbH for the supply of a graphitisation furnace for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC).
The GEIC is a £60 million investment establishing a state-of-the-art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials, with pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment.
The furnace will support industry-led projects in energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes, and is expected to be cited in high-profile academic publications.
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