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A University of Cambridge spin-out company working to improve AI efficiency and bandwidth has raised €25 million in new funding.

26 March 2025

CamGraPhIC - co-founded Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre , and Dr Marco Romagnoli of CNIT in Italy - is developing new types of photonic circuits for energy-efficient, high-bandwidth, optical interconnect technology. The investment will support continued innovation in graphene photonics...

Cambridge Graphene Centre Successfully Installs Park NX20 AFM for LMRF, Advancing Nanoscale Research

7 March 2025

On 7 March 2025 , the Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) celebrated the successful sign-off of the Park NX20 Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) , a major milestone for the Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF) . This state-of-the-art system will significantly enhance CGC’s capabilities in nanoscale material characterization ...

Cambridge Graphene Centre Receives Cutting-Edge AFM Equipment from Park Systems for LMRF Project

31 January 2025

The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) has received a state-of-the-art Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) from Park Systems as part of the Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF) project. This advanced AFM system, the NX20 model, is set to enhance research capabilities in the exploration of layered materials, providing critical...

Cambridge Joins PIXEurope to Revolutionise Photonic Chips

2 January 2025

The University of Cambridge has been selected as one of two UK institutions in PIXEurope, a prestigious European consortium of 20 research organisations aimed at advancing photonic chip technology. Unlike traditional electronic chips, photonic chips use light to deliver faster, more energy-efficient performance. Leading...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham visits Cambridge Graphene Centre

5 November 2024

During the recent visit by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, the Cambridge Graphene Centre played a central role in showcasing the cutting-edge collaboration between Cambridge and Manchester in the field of advanced materials. Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Centre, hosted discussions with colleagues from...

A Fantastic Success at the QAMSS Community Day

4 November 2024

On 4th November 2024 , the QAMSS Community Day brought together leading researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Quantum and Advanced Materials technologies for a sustainable future. The event, held at the University of Cambridge, served as a dynamic platform for fostering...

Human body digital twins

12 March 2024

A digital twin (DT) of the human body is a virtual representation of an individual’s physiological state, created using real-time data from sensors and medical devices, with the purpose of simulating, predicting and optimizing health outcomes through advanced analysis and modelling. Human body DTs have the potential to...

Graphene breaks boundaries

12 December 2023

At a recent event to celebrate the successes of Horizon Europe , the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan highlighted “boundary-breaking” work coming out of the Graphene Flagship. The Graphene Flagship is an international project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon...

CGC alumni clockwise from top left: Ellen Smith, Anna Ott, Silvia Milana, Flavia Tomarchio

Cambridge Graphene Centre: a springboard for talents

2 March 2023

Image caption: CGC alumni clockwise from top left: Ellen Smith, Anna Ott, Silvia Milana, Flavia Tomarchio The mission of the Cambridge Graphene Centre is to investigate the science and technology of graphene, carbon allotropes, layered crystals and hybrid nanomaterials. Throughout its first decade as a locus for pioneering...

MASER 15 launch (credit: Jean-Charles Dupin).

Graphene Goes to Space and to the Moon

9 December 2022

New rocket and lunar experiments involving graphene are informing space exploration. Applying graphene to the wheels of the Rashid moon rover will reveal whether this super strong material is also ‘Moon-proof’. Meanwhile, testing graphene-inks in a sounding rocket will test their ability to enable 3D printing in space –...