BEDIMENSIONAL: STRATEGIC NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSWITH WINFRIED SCHALLER AND STEFANO SANTINELLI TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND GLOBAL GROWTH
- BeDimensional has appointed Winfried Schaller and Stefano Santinelli to its Board of Directors, further strengthening its leadership in advanced material innovation.
- These new appointments aim to enhance the company’s strategy, focusing on international expansion, advanced technology, and sustainability.
- Winfried Schaller brings extensive experience in corporate transformation and global operations management, while Stefano Santinelli enriches the Board with his expertise in government relations and international public affairs.
Genoa, 24 January 2024 – BeDimensional, a leader in the production of innovative two-dimensional materials, is pleased to announce the addition of Winfried Schaller and Stefano Santinelli to its Board of Directors. These prominent figures in international business and corporate transformation join as part of BeDimensional’s strategy to solidify its leadership in advanced materials, with a strong commitment to sustainability and technological innovation.
Winfried Schaller, with over 25 years of experience in the industrial sector, has held executive roles at global companies such as Lincotek Group and Vitasheet Group, where he led major corporate transformations and globalization initiatives. His expertise in strategic and operational management will be instrumental in advancing BeDimensional’s vision.
Stefano Santinelli, with a career that includes leadership roles at prestigious companies like Hitachi Rail, Ansaldo Energia, and Enel, brings significant experience in international government relations and public affairs. His skills in negotiating with governmental entities and independent authorities will help strengthen BeDimensional’s position in international markets.
Statements:
Vittorio Pellegrini, Chair of the Board of Directors of BeDimensional, stated:
“The addition of Winfried and Stefano to our Board of Directors marks a pivotal step in our continued growth. Their experience, expertise, and enthusiasm, combined with our industrial and commercial vision focused on two-dimensional materials like graphene, will enable us to accelerate our global growth and play a decisive role in the energy and industrial transition.”
Future Developments
The new appointments represent a crucial phase for BeDimensional, as the company continues to invest in top-tier talent and expertise to tackle future challenges, with a particular focus on sustainable and innovative solutions.
The Graphene Market
Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, first isolated in 2004. It has become symbolic of the broader category of 2D crystals, the new frontier of materials science. Due to their extraordinary properties, 2D crystal-based additives are already being applied in various sectors: silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries, high-performance polymer composites, anti-corrosion coatings, electrical insulators, waterproof and breathable fabrics, conductive adhesives, and lubricants.
The few-layer graphene and 2D crystal market is currently characterized by a high degree of innovation and R&D. The market is still nascent, currently limited by factors such as cost and scale of production, lack of material consistency and standards, and limited industry awareness and adoption.
Over the next decade, these challenges are expected to be overcome, with accelerated adoption driven by investments in industrial capacity, high-quality production, and proof-of-concept applications. Following this trajectory, the market could potentially reach a value of €1.8 billion by 2033.
BeDimensional’s Products and Applications
BeDimensional currently markets two products:
G-Leaf is a powder of few-layer graphene (FLG) that meets ISO standards, with a thickness of fewer than 10 atomic layers, making it one of the purest and most high-performance materials on the market. It is dark grey, mechanically strong, and an excellent electrical and thermal conductor. It has been used to develop a silicon-graphene composite for lithium-ion batteries, developed in collaboration with a major battery producer, which increases storage capacity by 30%. G-Leaf is also used to develop a new class of lubricants free of metal-based additives, with friction reduced by 30%. It is also used to reinforce plastics, create thermally active paints for the construction sector that improve heat management, and to produce paints and coatings that protect against UV radiation and aging.
B-Leaf is a few-layer hexagonal boron nitride (FLhBN) powder, with a thickness of fewer than 10 atomic layers. B-Leaf is white, mechanically and chemically resistant, anti-corrosive, and an exceptional electrical insulator and thermal conductor. Its properties make it ideal for applications that combine wearable technology, luxury, and performance. Thanks to recent collaborations with textile and leather specialists, BeDimensional is redefining the standards of Made in Italy fashion and apparel, pushing the boundaries of the Italian luxury fashion sector.
BEDIMENSIONAL, COMPANY PROFILE
BeDimensional is a leading producer of Few-Layer Graphene (FLG) and Few-Layer Hexagonal Boron Nitride (FLhBN or FLB). Its mission is to scale up production of these two-dimensional crystals for industrial use at competitive costs, revolutionizing manufacturing with more efficient and sustainable materials. As a spin-off from the Italian Institute of Technology’s Graphene Labs, BeDimensional leverages deep scientific expertise to drive rapid industrialization. Its process produces FLG and FLhBN with atomic-level thickness, the highest quality on the market, which can easily be integrated into any material to enhance performance and durability. BeDimensional’s technologies are applied across industries, in energy storage and conversion products, smart textiles, paints, coatings, and composite materials. Its growth potential has attracted major investors, including Eni Next and venture capital funds like CDP Venture, Eureka! Venture, and Nova Capital. The EIB investment follows BeDimensional’s collaboration, since its founding, with the EU’s Graphene Flagship, the community’s largest investment in research and development dedicated to bringing 2D materials to market.
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