Premier Graphene lands first Mexico defense contract as graphene materials move into production testing
Premier Graphene said on April 23, 2026 that it secured its first contract with Mexico’s defense sector, a move that turns its graphene-based protective-wear materials into an initial production run for qualification testing.
Black Swan Graphene lifts UK production capacity past 140 tonnes as graphene manufacturing scales up
Black Swan Graphene says its expanded Consett, United Kingdom facility is now operating at industrial scale, with annual output capacity lifted to more than 140 tonnes. The company’s latest commissioning step marks a concrete shift from pilot production toward repeatable manufacturing for commercial graphene products.
GMG approves final AU$1.4 million to complete 10-ton graphene plant in Brisbane
Graphene Manufacturing Group has approved the final AU$1.4 million needed to complete its Gen 2.0 graphene plant in Brisbane, a move that keeps the 10-ton-per-year facility on track for mid-2026 commissioning.
Adisyn Says Low-Temperature Graphene Film Could Open a Semiconductor Path Beyond Copper Interconnects
Adisyn said on April 20, 2026, that it had demonstrated continuous graphene formation on a 1-centimeter coupon using an industrial atomic layer deposition system at temperatures below 450C, a milestone it says could help address copper interconnect limits in advanced chips.
WEG Launches Low-Temperature Cure Powder Coating as Coaters Push to Cut Oven Energy Use
WEG has launched a powder coating with low-temperature curing technology designed for plastics, composites and other heat-sensitive substrates, a move that could help industrial coaters lower oven temperatures and energy use while expanding powder coating to more demanding applications.
IEA says battery storage was the fastest-growing power technology in 2025
The International Energy Agency says battery storage was the fastest-growing power technology in 2025, with global additions reaching 108 GW and lithium-iron phosphate cells accounting for about 90% of deployments.