Two Dimensional Grating Magneto-Optical Trap in $^{\mathrm{87}}$Rb

We present the realization of a two dimensional grating magneto-optical trap (2D GMOT) in $^{\mathrm{87}}$Rb. On-going efforts to characterize the output beam are detailed. We describe our recent work to load a 3D grating MOT with a 2D GMOT, and our expectations for performance, loading rates, and efficiency gains. Our system integrates ex-vacuo atom chips to provide precisely tunable magnetic fields for ease of alignment and integration into larger cold atom experiments.