Award of Ultrasonic Spray Coating Unit to PI-KEM Limited for Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Ultrasonic Spray Coating Unit to PI-KEM Limited for Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
Awarded 22 Feb 2018
Awarded22 Feb 2018
Value£181,302.00
SupplierPI-KEM Limited
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 4mo ago4mo term
Awarded 22 Feb 2018Expired 29 June 2018
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The University of Manchester awarded a contract to PI-KEM Limited for the supply of an ultrasonic spray coating unit, valued at £181,302.
The equipment is intended for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), a £60 million research and technology development facility focused on graphene and related 2D materials.
The GEIC houses pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment, supporting industry-led projects in energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes.
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