Company Overview - Graphjet Technology has developed patented technology to recycle palm kernel shells into single layer graphene and artificial graphite, positioning itself as an innovative producer in the graphene and graphite market [6] Collaboration and Research - Graphjet has agreed to collaborate with the Centre for Materials Engineering and Smart Manufacturing (MERCU) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to utilize graphite and graphene in additive manufacturing technology for advanced heat sinks [1][2] - The collaboration is part of the Consortium of Research Excellence (KKP) 2025 under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education [1] Technological Advancements - The completion of a new laboratory enhances Graphjet's capability for quality testing and research on its graphite and graphene products, reducing reliance on third-party testing services and improving turnaround times for development programs [2] - The focus on additive manufacturing technology aims to improve existing heat sinks and develop new advanced heat sinks, particularly for data centers [3] Market Demand - There is a surging demand for specialized chips, especially AI chips, which require more efficient cooling solutions, thus increasing the need for advanced heat sinks [3] - The data center industry is booming in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, with major companies like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Equinix & NTT investing in the region [4]