Layrr
Summary
LAYRR engineers materials at the atomic level to overcome thermal bottlenecks limiting modern industries like data centres and EVs. By applying ultra-thin nano-coatings to commodity powders, the company transforms them into high-performance metamaterials with significantly improved thermal conductivity. This enables cooler chips, lighter components, and more efficient systems, while dramatically reducing material development time from years to weeks and allowing the same upgraded material to be used across multiple manufacturing formats.
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Team
Phil Hunter COO
Phil is an entrepreneur and before starting Nium started and grew companies across Automotive, Data, Insurance and Retail. The largest was Nimbla, which scaled up from 4 to 25 people. He built the early production risk and pricing engine in Python and then moved into a more Operational role to grow out the other teams.
Kerry McLaughlin COO & co-founder
Kerry oversees LAYRR’s daily operations and strategic growth, drawing on over a decade of experience in scientific research and programme management. She leverages her background at UKRI to streamline complex R&D workflows, ensuring that LAYRR’s groundbreaking innovations are supported by robust, scalable business processes.
Vicky Broadley CTO
Vicky leads LAYRR’s technical strategy, leveraging a DPhil in Physics from Oxford University and over two decades of expertise in industrial surface science. She drives the advancement of the company’s proprietary PVD platform, applying her deep knowledge of nanoparticle deposition to deliver scalable, high-performance material solutions.
