Objectives

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.