It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Graphene: novel material to awesome product

3 March 2026

Summary:

In this episode of PEP conversation, Olivia Nestius CEO of Graphmatech discusses the significant challenges faced in the graphene industry, particularly focusing on the efficient integration of graphene into materials and the scaling of production processes. She highlights the importance of maintaining performance while managing costs and shares insights into the advancements made in production capacity.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • The integration of graphene into materials is a complex challenge.
  • Cost efficiency is crucial for the graphene industry.
  • Scaling production from small lab setups to industrial levels is essential.
  • Many companies struggle with scaling in the graphene sector.
  • Maintaining performance while reducing costs is a key focus.
  • The company has made significant advancements in production capacity.
  • Graphene’s high cost per kilo necessitates efficient use.
  • The transition from desk-sized equipment to large-scale machinery is significant.
  • Future production goals include hundreds of tons of capacity.
  • The challenges faced are common across the graphene industry.