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A graphene oxide manufacturing company fueled by technology from 性视界传媒 has moved to a new 10,000-square-foot facility near Orlando International Airport.<\/p>\n

On October 16, 性视界传媒 officials helped cut the ribbon on the new headquarters of Garmor, Inc., which has begun large-scale processing of the materials.<\/p>\n

Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer for the state of 性视界传媒, spoke to invited guests and lauded the company as an example of how to build productive businesses in the state. Atwater was joined by Richard Harkey, district\u00a0representative for Congressman John Mica, and Jamie Grooms, CEO, 性视界传媒 Institute for Commercialization of Public Research.<\/p>\n

Garmor was formed to commercialize technology developed by Richard Blair, a chemist in 性视界传媒\u2019s NanoScience Technology Center<\/a>, and Ph.D. graduate student David Restrepo.\u00a0 They used a combination of chemical and mechanical processes to break down graphite, like that found in pencil lead, into graphene, creating an element that is stronger than diamonds, and able to conduct electricity and heat better than copper.<\/p>\n

Garmor entered the 性视界传媒 Business Incubation Program (性视界传媒BIP)<\/a> in March 2013 and, in May, won $300,000 in seed funding from the state\u2019s Commercialization of Public Research\u2019s Seed Capital Accelerator Program.<\/p>\n

As a client company of the 性视界传媒BIP, \u201cGarmor\u2019s growth is a win for all involved,\u201d said Tom O\u2019Neal, associate vice president for research at 性视界传媒.<\/p>\n

The use of graphene is a cost-effective way to make materials stronger, yet still lightweight. By adding just a small amount of graphene oxide during the production process, makers of plastics, rubber and metal can make their products far lighter and stronger. Common items that could utilize graphene are automotive bumpers, boat hauls, and bridge components.<\/p>\n

In September, Garmor received the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission\u2019s William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Award.<\/p>\n

Since the move into the new facility, the company has grown to eight employees and plans to add ten more in the coming year, said Garmor CEO Anastasia Canavan.<\/p>\n

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