Objectives

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Cutting-edge technology acquisition:

  • Procuring state-of-the-art chemical vapour deposition (CVD) systems for LM production.
  • Utilising metal organic CVD (MOCVD) for creating layered material heterostructures (LMHs) on 8" wafers.
  • Enhancing capabilities with an 8" Mask Aligner for precise processing.

Collaboration with SOTON:

  • Partnering with the University of Southampton (SOTON) to develop a fully integrated LM-silicon photonics (LM-SiPh) platform.
  • Establishing the Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF) as a unique facility in the UK, Europe and globally.

Open access to multi-project wafer (MPW) services:

  • Facilitating access to the LMRF for the UK academic and industrial research community.
  • Offering a unified entry point for consistent manufacturing capabilities, design, characterisation and testing activities.

Technological advancements:

  • Creating a versatile platform for light manipulation and generation.
  • Exploring hybrid magneto-optical systems and optical computing enabled by LMHs.

Workforce development:

  • Focusing on nurturing a skilled workforce to operate the LMRF.
  • Facilitating research on LM technology integration and applications.