Ilika Plc (LON:IKA) Chief Executive Officer Graeme Purdy talks to DirectorsTalk about the commencement of its PowerDrive Line Collaboration. Graeme explains in more detail the government’s Faraday Challenge Fund, why the prompt for Ilika to move to larger scale cells, the similarities and the differences between the larger scale and the miniature cells, manufacturing and with news about the latest concerns from the IPCC regarding climate change Graeme also explains if this project will help in anyway.
Ilika plc has world class expertise in accelerated materials innovation, including in the automotive, aeronautical and electronic components sectors. Global brands such as Rolls-Royce and Toyota have long-term collaborations with Ilika. High throughput technology enables functional materials to be made, characterised and tested up to 100 times faster than traditional techniques. Robust datasets enhance intellectual property value, optimise product performance and reduce time to market, thereby maximising return on R&D investment.