  Graphene is at the centre of an ever growing research effort due to its
unique properties, interesting for both fundamental science and applications. A
key requirement for applications is the development of industrial-scale,
reliable, inexpensive production processes. Here we review the state of the art
of graphene preparation, production, placement and handling. Graphene is just
the first of a new class of two dimensional materials, derived from layered
bulk crystals. Most of the approaches used for graphene can be extended to
these crystals, accelerating their journey towards applications.
