Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is at the forefront of technological innovation, leveraging synthetic diamonds to revolutionise industries like quantum technologies, semiconductors, and water purification.
Recent partnerships highlight the company’s commitment to shaping the future. A collaboration with Japan-based manufacturer Orbray aims to create the world’s highest-quality wafer-scale single-crystal diamond, addressing the increasing demand for power and energy efficiency in sectors like AI and telecommunications. Additionally, a joint effort with Lummus Technology focuses on developing innovative methods to eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals from water, ensuring a cleaner and safer environment.
Element Six’s selection for a United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program underscores its role in advancing semiconductor technologies. The company is also investing in Lightsynq, a quantum interconnect startup, to accelerate the development of faster and more robust quantum computing solutions.
By harnessing the unique properties of synthetic diamonds, Element Six is driving significant advancements in various fields.
Siobhán Duffy, CEO of Element Six, said: “Synthetic diamond has the potential to shape our future – from the water we drink to the internet connections our societies rely on. Element Six is proud to have innovation in its DNA; we’ve been a leader in the field for many decades and will continue to drive new opportunities and exciting applications through our pioneering synthetic diamond solutions and technology. We look forward to announcing more high impact partnerships as we continue to harness the industrial potential of synthetic diamonds and Element Six.”