Advanced Materials

IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leaders active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets. As part of article series, we will today hear from Standard Graphene who talks about a graphene paradigm shift.

I have just recently returned from the Graphene 2017 conference in Barcelona where I gave an invited talk. There is tremendous scientific progress, both on CVD and platelet type graphene, and across many graphene applications. Interestingly, the participants however repeatedly suggested that the industry has now passed the peak of hype and is well into the disillusionment period.

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In the race towards faster and smarter next-generation electronics, including quantum computers, researchers at the University of Melbourne are the first in the world to image how electrons move in two-dimensional graphene.

In this premium article, we will review the shortcomings of the incumbent technology, whilst analysing emerging technology options. In particular, we will offer a detailed review of existing and emerging metal mesh transparent conductive film technologies.

IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leaders active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets. As part of the article series, we will today hear from Perpetuus Advanced Materials who share their candid views on the graphene market progress.

A new technique developed by engineers may vastly reduce the overall cost of wafer technology and enable devices made from more exotic, higher-performing semiconductor materials than conventional silicon.

Reflecting the structure of composites found in nature and the ancient world, researchers have synthesized thin carbon nanotube textiles, that exhibit both high electrical conductivity and a level of toughness that is about fifty times higher than copper films, currently used in electronics.

Advanced Carbon Products are a company developing alternative routes into carbon pitch. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Chris Boyer (COO and vice-president).

Havel Metal Foam is a company formed in 2013 that specialize in the novel production Aluminum foam. IDTechEx analyst Richard Collins interviewed Andreas Porsche (Sales Director).

In Mold Electronics is making a commercial comeback. The behind-the-scenes interest in IME remains robust. The first wave of products are close to market launch, the value networks are being enhanced, volume manufacturers are more engaged than ever, and the material set is transitioning beyond conductive inks to include transparent conductive films, sensors, actuators, and so on. Overall, we expect 2017/18 to the years when IME applications finally grow after years of on and off starts.

SHD Composites are a prepreg company for composite parts and tools. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Nick Smith (Technical Director).

Composite Braiding is a company formed in 2016 that specialize in the braiding of thermoplastic composites. IDTechEx analyst Richard Collins interviewed Steve Barbour (Managing Director and Founder).

Audi have developed a new manufacturing process for CFRP parts. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed David Roquette and Felix Diebold (Development engineers).

North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) is a company formed in 2008 that specialize in the thin ply prepregs for composite products. IDTechEx analyst Richard Collins interviewed Joe Summers (Sales and Marketing director).

Lantor are a company that provide non-woven core materials for composite parts. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Jeroen Bleeker (Technical Product Manager).

Far-UK are a material and process manufacturing developer. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Lyndon Sanders (Director and General Manager).

Oxford Advanced Surfaces are a company specialising in surface modification. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Jon-Paul Griffiths (Technology manager and Co-Founder).

IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins was in attendance of JEC World in Paris, the premier composite event with the hosts reporting record attendees of over 40,000 people and 1,300 exhibitors.