Provision of a 2D Material System to the University of Southampton

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The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Thermic Edge for the provision of a 2D Material System.

The equipment expands the university's capabilities in size and function, enabling the production of materials in an industrial compatible form.

It builds upon past investments to accelerate research by removing current limitations, reducing a process that currently requires 47 days to just one day and shrinking costs through economies of scale.

The system provides risk mitigation and the ability to fine-tune processes without sacrificing yield, decoupling research efforts from fundamental tool limitations.

It facilitates the expansion of research in 2D optoelectronic devices in the Zepler Institute, promotes internal collaborations, and enhances interdisciplinary work across the university, including with the Department of Physics for light-matter interaction studies, the Department of Life Sciences for biological systems and biosensors, and the Department of Engineering for smart coatings.

The acquisition ensures high-quality research and generates funding, attracting world-leading academic staff and doctoral students, promoting growth in advanced materials, enhancing international profile, and attracting academic and corporate partners.

The contract value is AUD 73,000.