Articles by Goodfellow

Articles by Goodfellow

  • Goodfellow Chemical Space
    16 May 2023

    Goodfellow Cambridge targets £150,000 boost with ‘chemical space’ debut

    One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist materials and metals has given the scientific industry a major boost this week, with the launch of its new Rare Earth Oxides (REOs) range.

    Goodfellow Cambridge Ltd, which employs over 100 people at its Huntingdon factory, is making its debut in the chemical space with a collection of chemical compounds produced by reacting rare earth metals with oxygen.

    The company is expecting significant interest from customers involved in electronics, renewable energy, healthcare, and defence, with sales expected to rocket to £150,000 over the first twelve months due to their unique capabilities and performance.

  • Accelerating trustworthy AI, space and EV breakthroughs and smelling the roses
    12 May 2023

    Accelerating trustworthy AI, space and EV breakthroughs and smelling the roses

    Goodfellow is pleased to be a member of a consortium aimed at accelerating trustworthy AI in the materials and chemical sectors, ClearSpace develops a space junk retrieval technology that could have been inspired by a beloved arcade game, new hybrid materials boost radiation detection and imaging technologies, a new alloy and 3D printing could be the future of space exploration, a new silicon anode breakthrough could encourage people to buy EVs, and rounding the week out by smelling the roses in virtual reality.

  • Celebrating Manufacturing Innovation at the Insider Awards 2023
    9 May 2023

    Celebrating Manufacturing Innovation at the Insider Awards 2023

    The awards, held at Leonardo Hotel, Milton Keynes, shined a spotlight on regional manufacturing excellence across multiple sectors - including digital and technology, aerospace and aviation, and food and drink. 

    As leaders in delivering innovation, we were honoured to support the event through an impactful after-dinner speech from our CEO, Simon Kenney. Simon’s speech, titled Innovation, Delivered, paid homage to the value of ideas in manufacturing.

  • Air-powered cars and AI breakthrough allows paralysed man to walk again
    7 May 2023

    Air-powered cars and AI breakthrough allows paralysed man to walk again

    Goodfellow has featured in the news a few times over the last couple of weeks; pushing boundaries, events and awards – we especially would like to say a huge congratulations to our own Dr Aphrodite Tomou, who was recognised as an Exemplar for her contributions to material science, be sure to catch up on our news

  • We're going to Space-Comm
    4 May 2023

    EP# 1 - We're going to Space-Comm

    Our podcast is back and better than ever! The Innovation Discussed podcast shines a spotlight on the latest material innovations, company news and industry events.

  • Aerospace Manufacturing - Pushing the boundaries of innovation
    18 April 2023

    Aerospace Manufacturing - Pushing the boundaries of innovation

    According to Goodfellow Cambridge’s CEO, Simon Kenney, it’s all about delivering innovation – and this is where his company comes in. Aerospace Manufacturing reports.

    Goodfellow Cambridge is a supplier of specialist metals and materials to the scientific and industrial manufacturing sectors and has partnered with many businesses to support their R&D departments.

    Q) Firstly, bring me up to speed with your latest news regarding any new product introductions?

    Goodfellow Cambridge has recently introduced several new products, including: A composite material consisting of graphene, which boasts remarkable mechanical properties, along with outstanding biocompatibility. Our exclusive range of products, Hastalex and BioHastalex, are only available to our 6,000-strong customer base.

    Goodfellow Cambridge is also offering a range of ultrafine metal wires with a diameter of less than 1µm. These wires are coated with borosilicate glass, and the type of coating depends on the wire metal and its diameter. This product is especially in demand from clients striving for miniaturisation and the growing demand for smaller and more complex devices.

  • Materials science innovations in microgravity to not so silent plants
    13 April 2023

    Materials science innovations in microgravity to not so silent plants

    As your partner for innovation, a story on the implications and potential of materials science research in microgravity has sky rocketed Goodfellow’s interest (we hope it unlocks your interest too), robots could take over the most dangerous and high-risk tasks resulting in a safer future for humanity, graphene could be the key to limitless clean energy for small devices, a golden ticket has been found to treat superbugs, and plants aren’t as silent as we think, but can they communicate?

  • Goodfellow embarks into new territory with introduction of chemicals range
    13 April 2023

    Goodfellow embarks into new territory with introduction of chemicals range

    A first for our materials-based business, our chemicals debut centres around Rare Earth Oxides (REOs), a collection of chemical compounds produced by reacting rare earth metals with oxygen. REOs are an exciting addition to our specialist product range of over 150,000 in stock materials.

  • It's Easter! Check Out Our Recommended Easter Recipes
    5 April 2023

    It's Easter! Check Out Our Recommended Easter Recipes

    Easter is here and we've searched out some of the yummiest Easter recipes for you to try over the long weekend - a mix of adult only and child friendly to keep everyone happy, enjoy!