This document provides information about a conference on graphene technology taking place in Cambridge from November 5-6, 2015. It discusses Haydale Advanced Materials, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange that is focused on plasma treatment of nano materials like graphene to ensure homogeneous dispersion for use in composites, inks, coatings and energy storage. The document summarizes the current graphene market, which is estimated to be around $100 million currently but expected to grow significantly in coming years as applications are commercialized. It provides examples of studies showing improvements to properties like strength and toughness when graphene nano platelets are added to composite materials like epoxy resins.
This document discusses the future of loaded rates in enterprise agreements under Australian workplace relations laws. It provides an overview of enterprise bargaining, the better off overall test (BOOT) that agreements must pass, trends towards loaded rates that incorporate penalty rates and allowances into a single pay rate, and recent cases that have addressed loaded rates. The document indicates loaded rates agreements will remain part of bargaining but each employee must genuinely be better off rather than just the majority. It also notes challenges applying the BOOT to casual employees and the approach of Queensland industrial tribunals.
This document provides an overview of engineering materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, glass, composites and wood. It discusses the classification, properties and applications of common metals like steel, aluminum and their alloys. Key concepts covered include crystal structures, defects, phase diagrams, mechanical properties from tensile/compression tests, strengthening mechanisms like work hardening and precipitation hardening. Common ferrous alloys like carbon steels and cast irons and their microstructures are summarized.
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Gasol is an Africa-focused gas company that aims to monetize stranded and marginal gas reserves in the Gulf of Guinea region through small-scale LNG projects. It plans to aggregate multiple small gas fields and use innovative liquefaction technologies to produce LNG for export markets. Gasol's strategy is focused on rapidly monetizing gas reserves through cost-effective midstream solutions and partnerships along the gas value chain to deliver 5MT of LNG per year over the next decade. The Gulf of Guinea region represents a significant opportunity due to its large untapped gas reserves that are well-positioned to supply growing global LNG demand.
This document provides information about Energias de Portugal (EDP) for a presentation on May 5th, 2016. It notes that the information is for informative purposes only and may not be distributed or reproduced without EDP's consent. It also states that no representation is made about the accuracy of the information and that EDP has no liability for any losses from use of the presentation. Forward-looking statements are based on management's examination and are subject to significant risks.
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- The document presents results for the year ending 31 December 2017 for Hydrogen Group Plc. It acquired Argyll Scott in 2017, which helped drive revenue growth but also increased costs.
- Underlying profit before tax was flat at £0.8m as revenue grew to £125.9m (from £116.2m) but costs also increased with the acquisition and integration.
- Current trading is strong with net fee income significantly ahead of last year and costs reduced due to synergies captured from the acquisition. Outlook remains positive.
Botswana Diamonds plc presentation to the 2018 Junior Indaba in JoburgJames AH Campbell
James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc, discussed opportunities for junior miners in South Africa's diamond mining industry. While South Africa is perceived as high risk with limited competition for exploration ground, its sophisticated infrastructure and history of diamond production suggest it remains prospective. The presentation highlighted Botswana Diamonds' earn-in agreement for multi-stage diamond projects near existing mines in South Africa. Campbell argued that diamonds remain an attractive commodity compared to other minerals, and that local entrepreneurs have been slower than overseas juniors to recognize opportunities in South Africa's diamond sector.
- Liquid biopsy from a simple blood test enables personalized cancer care by harvesting rare cancer cells from blood using ANGLE's patented Parsortix system.
- The Parsortix system captures circulating tumor cells shed from primary tumors with unprecedented sensitivity and specificity, enabling non-invasive analysis and repeat testing over time for personalized treatment.
- ANGLE aims to partner with established diagnostic companies to accelerate global distribution of the Parsortix system and make liquid biopsy available for improving cancer care and reducing healthcare costs.
This document discusses the future of loaded rates in enterprise agreements under Australian workplace relations laws. It provides an overview of enterprise bargaining, the better off overall test (BOOT) that agreements must pass, trends towards loaded rates that incorporate penalty rates and allowances into a single pay rate, and recent cases that have addressed loaded rates. The document indicates loaded rates agreements will remain part of bargaining but each employee must genuinely be better off rather than just the majority. It also notes challenges applying the BOOT to casual employees and the approach of Queensland industrial tribunals.
This document provides an overview of engineering materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, glass, composites and wood. It discusses the classification, properties and applications of common metals like steel, aluminum and their alloys. Key concepts covered include crystal structures, defects, phase diagrams, mechanical properties from tensile/compression tests, strengthening mechanisms like work hardening and precipitation hardening. Common ferrous alloys like carbon steels and cast irons and their microstructures are summarized.
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Gasol is an Africa-focused gas company that aims to monetize stranded and marginal gas reserves in the Gulf of Guinea region through small-scale LNG projects. It plans to aggregate multiple small gas fields and use innovative liquefaction technologies to produce LNG for export markets. Gasol's strategy is focused on rapidly monetizing gas reserves through cost-effective midstream solutions and partnerships along the gas value chain to deliver 5MT of LNG per year over the next decade. The Gulf of Guinea region represents a significant opportunity due to its large untapped gas reserves that are well-positioned to supply growing global LNG demand.
This document provides information about Energias de Portugal (EDP) for a presentation on May 5th, 2016. It notes that the information is for informative purposes only and may not be distributed or reproduced without EDP's consent. It also states that no representation is made about the accuracy of the information and that EDP has no liability for any losses from use of the presentation. Forward-looking statements are based on management's examination and are subject to significant risks.
Hydrogen Group Plc investor presentation May 2018Hydrogen Group
- The document presents results for the year ending 31 December 2017 for Hydrogen Group Plc. It acquired Argyll Scott in 2017, which helped drive revenue growth but also increased costs.
- Underlying profit before tax was flat at £0.8m as revenue grew to £125.9m (from £116.2m) but costs also increased with the acquisition and integration.
- Current trading is strong with net fee income significantly ahead of last year and costs reduced due to synergies captured from the acquisition. Outlook remains positive.
Botswana Diamonds plc presentation to the 2018 Junior Indaba in JoburgJames AH Campbell
James Campbell, Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc, discussed opportunities for junior miners in South Africa's diamond mining industry. While South Africa is perceived as high risk with limited competition for exploration ground, its sophisticated infrastructure and history of diamond production suggest it remains prospective. The presentation highlighted Botswana Diamonds' earn-in agreement for multi-stage diamond projects near existing mines in South Africa. Campbell argued that diamonds remain an attractive commodity compared to other minerals, and that local entrepreneurs have been slower than overseas juniors to recognize opportunities in South Africa's diamond sector.
- Liquid biopsy from a simple blood test enables personalized cancer care by harvesting rare cancer cells from blood using ANGLE's patented Parsortix system.
- The Parsortix system captures circulating tumor cells shed from primary tumors with unprecedented sensitivity and specificity, enabling non-invasive analysis and repeat testing over time for personalized treatment.
- ANGLE aims to partner with established diagnostic companies to accelerate global distribution of the Parsortix system and make liquid biopsy available for improving cancer care and reducing healthcare costs.
The panel discussion focused on country models that are successful for mining and why. Key factors that investors, explorers, and governments look for were discussed. Investors prefer stable democracies with consistent economic growth and security of investment. Explorers consider diamond prospectivity, proven economic production, and transparent regulations. Governments seek to maximize revenue, job creation, and community development. Junior diamond explorers rely heavily on equity financing and face regulatory hurdles to progress discoveries.
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The document is a presentation by Eurasia Drilling Company Limited given at a conference in December 2012. It provides an overview of Eurasia Drilling, which is a leading onshore and offshore drilling company in Russia. Key points include that Eurasia has established a track record of profitable growth, has a quality rig fleet, and is well positioned to benefit from high growth in the Russian drilling market driven by the need to sustain oil production through increased drilling. The presentation outlines Eurasia's strategy and investment case for continued leadership, efficiency gains, and strong shareholder returns.
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This corporate presentation by Aseana Properties Limited provides an overview of the company and its property portfolio in Malaysia and Vietnam. It notes that at the company's 2015 Annual General Meeting, shareholders will vote on a resolution for the company to cease operations and enter liquidation. However, the board recommends voting against this and instead favors a proposal to amend the investment policy to enable an orderly realization of assets over 3 years, aiming to complete disposals by June 2018. The presentation then provides details on the status of individual properties within Aseana's portfolio in Malaysia and Vietnam.
1. Prophecy Resources is developing the Chandgana coal mine and power plant project in Mongolia to address Mongolia's growing energy needs and reliance on costly imports.
2. The proposed power plant would have an initial installed capacity of 600 MW through phases of development and could potentially export power to China.
3. Prophecy is committed to building the power plant to the highest environmental and efficiency standards to reduce pollution compared to Mongolia's existing power sources and ensure safe operations with local employment.
PPHE Hotel Group is a hotel owner, developer and operator with a portfolio of 38 hotels and 8,338 rooms across 6 countries in Europe. In 2014, the company achieved revenue growth of 10.5% to €270.4 million and RevPAR growth of 12% to €113.6. Key strengths include an integrated approach to hotel development and operations, a focus on niche "affordable luxury" hotels, and a global partnership with Carlson that provides a powerful distribution network. The company aims to continue growing its portfolio organically and through new projects and acquisitions.
UrAmerica is looking to develop low-cost uranium production in Chubut Province, Argentina using in-situ recovery (ISR). The company has consolidated a large land position prospective for uranium, including areas adjacent to an existing deposit. To date, UrAmerica has completed over 24,000 meters of drilling, produced an initial resource estimate of 19.1 million pounds of uranium, and is pursuing metallurgical testing and preliminary economic assessments. The company is seeking additional funding to continue advancing the project through resource upgrades, economic studies, and permitting towards production.
This document provides an investor update from Management Resource Solutions Plc regarding changes in the past year, including acquisitions, contract terminations, leadership changes, and new financing. It outlines the company's current divisions - Bachmann Plant Hire which provides bulk earthworks in Brisbane, and MRS Services Group which offers mining services in the Hunter Valley region of Australia. Biographical details are also provided for the new CEO.
UniCredit European Energy & Utilities Credit Conference 2019ERG S.p.A.
ERG presented its operating segments at the UniCredit European Energy & Utilities Credit Conference in London on November 20th, 2019. ERG has a well-positioned European wind portfolio with 1,929 MW of installed capacity, making it the largest wind operator in Italy. Its 527 MW of hydroelectric assets position it among the top players in Italy for hydro. ERG's solar portfolio has grown to 141 MW of installed capacity. The company's 480 MW CCGT plant in Sicily provides strong cash flow visibility.
This corporate presentation by Aseana Properties Limited provides an overview of the company and its property portfolio in Malaysia and Vietnam. It discloses that Aseana is seeking to realize its assets in an orderly manner by 2018 to return capital to shareholders, while engaging with lenders regarding the first intended capital distribution of $10 million. The presentation also provides details on Aseana's individual properties and development projects, including their expected sales values, ownership structure, sales progress and financial performance through June 2016.
This document provides an overview and disclaimer for a corporate presentation by Aseana Properties Limited. It summarizes that Aseana is a property developer focused on upscale developments in Malaysia and Vietnam. It operates based on principles like diversification, employing leverage, and actively managing its portfolio. The document also provides highlights on Aseana's future plans to realize its assets over 3 years and make capital distributions, updates on obtaining lender consent for distributions, and an overview of the Malaysian and Vietnamese economic and property market environments.
Botswana Diamonds plc August 2017 Corporate PresentationJames AH Campbell
- The document is a disclaimer and introduction for a corporate presentation by Botswana Diamonds plc.
- It cautions that the presentation contains forward-looking statements and should not be considered investment advice, and that the information may change materially and is subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Botswana Diamonds has projects in South Africa and Botswana focused on diamond exploration, and partnerships with companies like Alrosa and BCL to explore for kimberlites.
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ANGLE has developed a liquid biopsy system called Parsortix that can isolate circulating tumor cells from blood samples in a non-invasive manner. Early clinical studies have shown the system to have unprecedented sensitivity and specificity in detecting ovarian cancer. ANGLE is working with key opinion leaders to validate Parsortix and develop clinical applications in other cancers that could lead to regulatory approval and access to multi-billion dollar clinical markets.
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Biocartis is a molecular diagnostics company that developed the Idylla platform, a fully automated sample-to-result system for accurate and fast molecular testing. After initial proof of concept and fundraising, Biocartis gained momentum commercializing Idylla, expanding to over 50 countries through direct sales and partnerships. In 2015, Biocartis had a successful IPO, raising EUR 115 million to further develop their open platform strategy of launching 4-5 new diagnostic tests per year focused on oncology and infectious diseases. The company aims to make personalized medicine more sustainable and accessible through continuous innovation on the Idylla platform.
Presentation 2 July 2015: Proactive Investors Forum ANGLE plc
ANGLE presented on their Parsortix liquid biopsy system, a non-invasive method to capture and harvest circulating tumor cells from blood to enable personalized cancer care. Their system has shown promising results in early clinical studies and key opinion leader evaluations, and ANGLE outlined their commercialization strategy focused on research use sales and the first clinical application in ovarian cancer triage.
Botswana Diamonds plc Corporate Presentation Feb 2021James AH Campbell
Botswana Diamonds PLC is a diamond exploration company listed in London and Botswana. It has discovered diamonds in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. In 2021, the company plans to focus on:
1) Further exploring its licenses in Botswana, including detailed review of the KX36 resource and assessing mining techniques.
2) Drilling targets in South Africa identified by geophysical surveys that could indicate kimberlite pipes.
3) Progressing its project with Vast Resources in Zimbabwe on the Marange diamond fields and concluding licensing for other targets.
The company sees opportunities from positive long-term industry fundamentals as existing diamond mines deplete and few new discoveries are made.
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is a premium telecom asset with embedded growth.
ALSK has limited competition and is a strong, growing #2 player vs. its primary competitor, GCI Communications (NASDAQ: GLIBA).
On November 3, 2020, Macquarie and GCM Grosvenor announced an all-cash deal to take-private ALSK for $3.00/share, valuing the enterprise at ~$310 million.
This valuation amounts to:4.65x TTM Adjusted EBITDA;10.15x TTM Adjusted EBITDA less CapEx;1.0x tangible book (no goodwill on balance sheet).
This is a ridiculously low price for a premium asset. 30-day go-shop period currently in progress, expires 11:59pm ET on December 3rd, 2020.
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Liquid biopsy from a simple blood test is enabling personalised cancer care. The Parsortix system from ANGLE can harvest cancer cells from blood (liquid biopsy) in a non-invasive and repeatable way. This provides a new approach to obtaining cancer cells for analysis compared to traditional tumour biopsies. Key opinion leaders have evaluated the Parsortix system and found that it captures all types of cancer cells with high purity in an easy to use process, making it well suited for clinical applications in personalised cancer care.
Presentation 28 July 2015: Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 April 2015ANGLE plc
ANGLE reported encouraging results in ovarian cancer patients and strengthened relationships with six world-class cancer centers. The company initiated two corporate collaborations and remains on track for first research use sales this year to support drug trials. ANGLE's liquid biopsy technology shows promise for advancing precision cancer treatment through non-invasive analysis of circulating tumor cells in blood samples.
- The document provides a summary of Magnit's 1Q 2009 results, including an overview of the company's history, current business operations, and growth strategy.
- Magnit is a leading food retailer in Russia with over 2,600 convenience stores and hypermarkets, and plans further expansion through opening 250-400 new convenience stores annually and growing its hypermarket business.
- The company achieved strong financial performance in recent years with sales, gross margin, EBITDA margin, and net income margin growth, and aims to continue improving efficiency across operations.
The document discusses a breakthrough grid-scale energy storage technology called EnergyNest thermal energy storage (TES). EnergyNest offers a modular and scalable solution for grid-scale energy storage at a low cost of $20-25/kWh that is environmentally friendly and has a long system life of over 50 years. EnergyNest has successfully demonstrated its technology through an operational pilot and is working with partners across Europe, China, and the Middle East to execute its first commercial projects and revenue. The global market for large-scale energy storage is expected to grow significantly, and EnergyNest's proprietary technology positions it well to succeed in this growing industry.
The document discusses investing in life sciences and new avenues for financing life science companies. It notes that while life sciences is a lucrative market, individual investors and entrepreneurs face challenges accessing large funding amounts due to requirements for technical expertise and large minimum investments. New crowdfunding platforms aim to open up life science investing to more people by allowing smaller investments and leveraging community reviews to evaluate opportunities. These platforms could complement but not replace traditional financing by giving companies and investors more options to support early-stage life science ventures.
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This corporate presentation by Aseana Properties Limited provides an overview of the company and its property portfolio in Malaysia and Vietnam. It notes that at the company's 2015 Annual General Meeting, shareholders will vote on a resolution for the company to cease operations and enter liquidation. However, the board recommends voting against this and instead favors a proposal to amend the investment policy to enable an orderly realization of assets over 3 years, aiming to complete disposals by June 2018. The presentation then provides details on the status of individual properties within Aseana's portfolio in Malaysia and Vietnam.
1. Prophecy Resources is developing the Chandgana coal mine and power plant project in Mongolia to address Mongolia's growing energy needs and reliance on costly imports.
2. The proposed power plant would have an initial installed capacity of 600 MW through phases of development and could potentially export power to China.
3. Prophecy is committed to building the power plant to the highest environmental and efficiency standards to reduce pollution compared to Mongolia's existing power sources and ensure safe operations with local employment.
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This document provides an investor update from Management Resource Solutions Plc regarding changes in the past year, including acquisitions, contract terminations, leadership changes, and new financing. It outlines the company's current divisions - Bachmann Plant Hire which provides bulk earthworks in Brisbane, and MRS Services Group which offers mining services in the Hunter Valley region of Australia. Biographical details are also provided for the new CEO.
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Ray Gibbs CEO Haydale plc Cambridge Investment Research Events
1. Haydale Advanced Materials
Graphene Cambridge
5-6 November 2015
Cambridge
Graphene
Tech
Days
2015
3rd
CIR
Graphene
Business
Conference
6
November
2015
www.hvm-‐uk.com
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3. • Listed on London Stock Exchange 14th April 2014
• Raised £6.6m for expansion in 2014 and on 2nd
November a further £6m for commercialisation. Post
money valuation is £27m
• Now have centres of excellence in USA and Far East
• Acquired a composites business in November 2014
• Focussed on plasma treatment of nano materials that
adds compatible chemical groups to ensure
homogeneous dispersion
An enabling technology focussed on
• Composites
• Inks/Paints and technical coatings
• Energy storage
HGI
7. • Market currently limited by supply- yes/no:
• $100m by 2018 and $986.7m by 2022 –
estimated, IDTechEX and BCC Research
• Excludes grant funding- EU €100m pa
• Significant price variance depending on quality and
applications. Caveat Emptor
• Near term material- Graphene Nano Platelet (GNP)
• GNP market capacity difficult to establish -
estimated at +100 tonnes – growing.
• There remains hype and confusion over terminology
Development of Graphene
8. The “Graphene” Conundrum
Type
Carbon
Layers
ProperHes/ApplicaHons
Typical
cost
($/KG)
Commercially
available
Epitaxial
CVD
1-‐2
ConducDve/almost
Transparent/ITO?
High
end
electronics
High-‐
$500,000/m²
CVD
systems-‐
Scale
up?
Cost!
ITO?
FLG
3-‐10
Conductor/flexible/very
high
surface
area/Sensors
200-‐2,000
Yes-‐
consistency?
GNPs
11-‐100
Composites/Inks
and
coaDngs/
Lubricants/PrinDng
50-‐200
Yes-‐
variable
product
GO
various
Insulator-‐
semiconductor?
Hydrophillic-‐dispersions
Defects
and
voids
200-‐2,000
In
Part-‐
sDll
evolving
Graphite
100+
Lubricants/Refactories/brakes/
Engineering
materials
3-‐20
Established
>90,000mt
pa
9. Polymer
and
Composite
market-‐
$90bn
Sub
set-‐Thermoset
resins
• Valued
in
2007
at
$7.9bn
• Compound
Growth
7-‐9%
• Valued
in
2020-‐
$19bn
• Polyester
66%
($12.5bn)
• Epoxy
23%
(
$4.5bn)
• Others
11%
($2bn)
• Polyester-‐
7.5m
tonnes
in
2020
• 1%
penetraHon
with
2%
loading
is
1,500
tonnes
The Composite Market
11. EPOXY COMPOSITE STUDY
Aer
Aerospace
Corp
• Accepted
for
publicaDon
in
a
peer
reviewed
journal
in
April
2014
• Haydale
GNP
cited
• Significant
strength
improvements
in
toughened
epoxy
composites
• The
addiDon
of
increasing
amounts
of
GNP
resulted
in
significant
strength
increases
and
toughness
improvements
over
that
of
similarly
cured,
unreinforced
material.
Reported
in
the
Journal
of
Applied
Polymer
Science
10.1002/APP.40802
22
12. I
manufactured
6
loading
concentraDons
for
my
composites,
and
I
expected
to
see
a
degradaDon
or
at
least
a
saturaDon
in
properDes
as
is
usually
the
case
somewhere
toward
the
later
half.
I
was
very
surprised
to
see
that
your
material
kept
significantly
improving
both
in
strength
and
modulus
values.
”
Aerospace
Corp
Dr
David
Hatrick,
European
Technology
Director
at
Huntsman
Advanced
Materials
said:
“We
are
pleased
to
be
working
closely
with
Haydale
on
this
exciDng
opportunity.
The
combinaDon
of
their
experDse
in
funcDonalised
GNP
and
our
capabiliDes
in
epoxy
chemistry
should
create
mulDple
new
opportuniDes
to
meet
the
needs
of
the
growing
composites
market."
Endorsements
23
15. Benefits
• Improved Strength and Stiffness - lighter
weight and reduced labour
• Improved Hydrophobicity and Oil/Gas
Permeation Resistance
• Increased Toughness and Impact Resistance
• Improved Fatigue Resistance
• Improved Interlaminar Shear - Delamination
Resistance
Lighter Weight, Lower Cost Structures
Reduced Labour and Materials
TARGET MARKET- General Thermoset Composites
Route to Market
• Huntsman
• Scott Bader
• Marine – Alex Thomson Racing
• Automotive – Briggs Automotive
Company
• Rail – Bombardier
• Wind Turbines – TBA
• Pipes & Tanks - TBA
Market Size
Global Market Size* $20Bn - 2011
$30Bn - 2017 (7% CAGR)
$0.5Bn Marine
$2.8Bn Transport
$2.4Bn Wind
$2.6Bn Pipe & Tank
$8.3Bn Addressable Market
Applications
*Lucintel
–
Growth
OpportuniBes
in
Global
Composites
Industry
2012-‐2017
16. The Industrial Challenge:
• Graphene as a carbon is relatively inert and it needs to be dispersed and
bonded to realise its outstanding properties
• Prove it offers improvements
• Production must be repeatable and cost effective
• Environmental impact must be minimal
• Confidence not hype
The Haydale delivery:
• Verified performance of improvement
• Scalable, repeatable, tailored process – controlled functionalisation
• Immediate cost effective quality materials (organic) of “intermediate“
products – minimal downstream processing change to incorporate
THE NANOMATERIAL CHALLENGE
1
6
18. THE HAYDALE SOLUTION
18
0.5
wt%
FuncHonalised
HDPlas
CNTs
in
epoxy
resin
0.5
wt%
NON
FuncHonalised
CNT
in
epoxy
resin
Epoxy
(no
filler)
Functionalisation and Dispersion
19. Far East
• 10 key accounts established – collaboration opportunities
• Sales and marketing office in Seoul - staffed
• 12 target companies sampled - CNT functionalisation and hybrid
• Conductive inks – sensors
USA
• Established Haydale Technologies Inc,.
• Centre of excellence in process - Grant funding and support in progress
• CNT/GNP functionalisation
UK/Europe
• CPI – Processing – Bridging their technology gap
• NPL – Verification and credibility
• WCPC – Ink and coatings
• HCS – Composites
• AMG – Centre of excellence
GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION
19
20. Early
adopters:
FuncDonal
and
electronic
inks,
CoaDngs,
Composites
Why?
• InnovaDve
sectors
• Used
other
nano
materials
• Looking
for
technical
advantage
–
bridging
a
technology
gap
-‐
CPI
• Seeking
material
USP
• No
need
to
change
capital
equipment
• Clear
route
to
market
-‐
size
Commercialisation requirements
21. Capacity 2014 vs 2015
Scale up confirmed
R&D
New Requirements
• Germany
• Far East
• USA
• UK
Commercial centres of
excellence – both HT60 and
HT200
CPI – installation November
TANTEC
HT60
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R&D
HT200
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22. • NIH syndrome
• Find the gate keeper
• Not the market leader
• The industry needs scale
• What comes first the order or the capacity
• Using non sustainable, uneconomic graphene in
research projects is a massive waste
• The market still needs conditioning
• Hype remains a big issue
Ongoing challenges
23. Establishing graphene and CNTs as the
“must have material”
• Commercial agreements – which is real and deliverable
• The Graphene Industry is not profitable, needs sales orders
and credibility
◦ Inks/Coatings/sensors
◦ Composites
• Materials will often need functionalising
• Centres of excellence being established world wide
• Commercial and Government inbound investment remains
crucial - underpinning R&D for future products
BUT- taking from the Lab to full scale production is not
easy and end product often differs from the lab results
Price/performance conundrum needs to be understood
Immediate Commercialisation
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24. The new wonder material
• The science/materials/markets are complex
• We need standardisation – but cant wait
• Haydale is committed to growing the market
HOW?
• By getting the materials fit for purpose
• Delivering consistent quality in volume
• At an affordable price
• Into targeted markets- Composites/Inks
Graphene Summary