Award of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS/FAST) Equipment Contract to FCT Systeme GmbH for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS/FAST) Equipment Contract to FCT Systeme GmbH for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
Awarded 24 Apr 2017
Awarded24 Apr 2017
Value£0.00
SupplierFCT Systeme GmbH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 4mo ago2mo term
Awarded 24 Apr 2017Expired 29 June 2017
About
The University of Manchester awarded a contract to FCT Systeme GmbH for the supply of spark plasma sintering (SPS) or field assisted sintering technique (FAST) equipment 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, focusing on energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes.
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Award of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS/FAST) Equipment Contract to FCT Systeme GmbH for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
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