Graphmatech’s Graphene Technology Unlocks the Potential of Copper Additive Manufacturing Written by AZoMFeb 10 2021 Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with Swedish graphene materials company Graphmatech, have demonstrated a potential breakthrough in the printability of copper for laser additive manufacturing (AM), significantly lowering the reflectivity of copper powder to achieve more dense printed parts. Copper powder was coated using Graphmatech’s patented graphene technology. Image Credit: Simon Tidén / Uppsala University Related Stories Additive manufacturing of metals has seen rapid uptake across a range of industries due to its ability to produce customized and complex designs on demand, as well as offering more sustainable manufacturing with reduced waste and lower material requirements.