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New jobs as Newcastle microfabrication business ramps up production

A Newcastle University spin-out that specialises in surface-finishing and microfabrication is ramping up production and intends to more than triple its workforce.

Royenface use patented ‘EnFace technology,’ an alternative to photolithography - the process used to pattern parts of a thin film or the bulk of a substrate.

At their Newcastle premises, the firm also use electrochemistry to to change the surface characteristics of metals, metallic components and component systems with potential application in everything from printed circuit boards, to aerospace and automotive components as well as medical devices.

Royenface was established on the back of ground breaking work by world leading electrochemist, professor Sudipta Roy, from Newcastle University and has benefited from collaborative research funded by the European Commission’s Framework Programme.

Professor Roy, said: “Our core technology has a myriad of uses within the multi-billion dollar electronics sector and in any industry requiring tailored treatment of metallic and alloy surfaces.

“We are anticipating exponential growth on the back of our world leading expertise, which places us at the forefront of electrochemical understanding and the advancement of applied chemistry. Our goal is to lead the way in electrochemical application and process improvement.”

CEO, Moray Martin, added: “We have the ability to change and improve the performance dynamics of anything from a simple pen nib to components on a Formula One car and we are looking to develop opportunities in electronics, aerospace, oil and gas, and the medical sector.”

“Our growth plans are ambitious but only reflect the interest already generated and the sheer potential for this disruptive technology.”

The Royenface team will join other international experts in micro and nano-electronics at a Newcastle conference this week which brings together members of the European electronics industry.

Royenface was one of the first companies to join the UK Government’s new Growth Accelerator service for high growth potential businesses.

Run by a national consortium of partners, the service offers a mix of coaching, innovation and leadership and management training to support companies on their growth journey.

Jamie Ollivere is one of the GrowthAccelerator team based at RTC North in North East England. He said:

“Royenface is great example of market led research and innovation and is typical of the kind of company that is joining the high growth programme. The company is highly ambitious but is making use of support that is out there to help the senior management team to achieve long term sustainable growth.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .