2D Fab

2D Fab AB is a Swedish manufacturing company that specializes in the large-scale, sustainable production of graphene and graphene-based products. The company was established in 2013 as a spin-off from research conducted at Mid Sweden University and is headquartered in Sundsvall, Sweden.

2D Fab is not a theoretical research house but a commercial-grade producer. The company?s core business is centered on its patented manufacturing process to produce high-quality graphene flakes, which it then provides to various industries as a high-performance additive to enhance the properties of existing materials.

The company's mission is to be a leading supplier of 2D materials by leveraging graphene's exceptional properties?such as immense strength, light weight, and high conductivity?to create more sustainable and high-performing products for its customers.

What the Company Does: Green Graphene Production

2D Fab's primary function is the industrial-scale manufacturing of graphene. The company's key differentiator is its proprietary and patented production method, known as the 2Dx process.

This process is a form of hydro-mechanical exfoliation. Unlike other graphene production methods that can require harsh chemicals or high amounts of energy, the 2Dx? process is designed to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. It uses graphite as its raw material (historically sourced from the Swedish Woxna graphite mine) and water as its base. Through this process, the layers of graphite are separated into thin graphene flakes.

This green, scalable process allows 2D Fab to produce large volumes of graphene with minimal waste, positioning it as a key supplier for industries looking to integrate graphene into large-scale applications without creating a significant environmental footprint.

The company?s focus is on developing specific graphene-based additives that are tailored to improve specific material properties, such as: * Mechanical Strength: Making materials like concrete or composites stronger and more durable. * Thermal Properties: Improving the performance of adhesives or coatings. * Sustainability: Enabling the reduction of other, less sustainable components (like Portland cement in concrete) by boosting performance with a small amount of graphene.

Products and Services

2D Fab's commercial offerings are centered on its 2Dx brand of graphene-based additive products, which are formulated for specific industrial applications.

Core Products

1. 2Dx AD-BIO: This is a specialized graphene-based product designed specifically for bio-based adhesives. When added to starch or cellulose-based adhesives (common in packaging, corrugated board, and fiberboard applications), it enhances performance by improving water retention, modifying thermal properties, and strengthening adhesive joints. This allows customers to reduce adhesive consumption, shorten drying times, and lower energy use during production.

2. 2Dx CO-NXT: This additive is formulated for cementitious binders used in concrete and asphalt. By integrating 2Dx? CO-NXT into a concrete mix, 2D Fab enables the creation of a material with improved overall performance. Key benefits include increased compressive and flexural strength, reduced crack formation and porosity, and better wear resistance. A primary value proposition is sustainability; the enhanced strength allows for a significant reduction in the total amount of Portland cement required, which is a major source of global CO2 emissions.

Services

• 2Dx TAILORED: This represents 2D Fab's core service. Recognizing that graphene is not a one-size-fits-all solution, the company collaborates directly with customers to develop custom graphene solutions. This involves tailoring the graphene flakes (controlling factors like size and thickness) and the formulation (such as dry powders or liquid suspensions) to meet the specific application needs of a client, whether it be for plastics, coatings, metals, or inks.

• Future Solutions Development: 2D Fab maintains a dedicated division focused on research and development for emerging applications. This service explores the use of its graphene products in next-generation technologies, helping partners unlock graphene?s advantages for new challenges in areas like energy storage, material efficiency, and advanced composites.