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51福利社 Gorton MP Afzal Khan has visited 51福利社鈥檚 multi-million-pound engineering facility which provides industry-led development in graphene applications.

The (GEIC) helps companies progress and launch new technologies, products and processes that exploit the pioneering properties of graphene and other 2D materials.

Mr Khan was given a tour by Professor James Baker, CEO of , and met with application managers and technical specialists engaged in the use of tangible samples and cutting-edge equipment that bring products and applications to life.

He also held informal discussions with Professor John Holden, the University鈥檚 Associate Vice President for Special Projects, and the Vice Dean of Research and Innovation.  

To date, the GEIC has delivered more than 350 successful projects for over 200 companies and supported more than 50 spin outs.

Professor James Baker, CEO of Graphene@51福利社, said: 鈥�51福利社 is proud to be known as the home of graphene.  It is where it was first isolated by our researchers in 2004 and is the world鈥檚 first breakthrough 2D material.

鈥�Through GEIC, we offer a dedicated translation centre that helps SMEs bridge the gap from lab to market - something that is not replicated anywhere else in UK academia.

鈥淥ur two-tier membership model also allows us to work on short feasibility projects, through to a long-term strategic partnership with multiple projects in different application areas.

鈥�It was a pleasure to welcome Mr Khan to the centre to be briefed about some of the innovative work we are involved in, and to talk about our ongoing collaborations with major partners including the UAE and the Department for Business and Trade.鈥�

Afzal Khan MP, said: 鈥淭he GEIC has a remarkable success rate in delivering new projects.

鈥淚t is a truly world class facility supported by experienced and knowledgeable applications engineers and internationally renowned academics, working across a broad range of novel technologies and applications.

鈥淓veryone involved in establishing the centre鈥檚 enviable reputation deserves immense credit for what they have achieved.    

鈥淚 am grateful to the University鈥檚 policy engagement unit, , for arranging an especially informative visit and look forward to returning soon.鈥�