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🎙️ Everything you need to know about Spark Ablation 🎙️ Our CEO, Aaike van Vugt, joined the latest episode of Materialism Podcast to give a full lowdown on Spark Ablation—the disruptive method to synthesize the smallest and purest nanoparticles ever made.🔬 In this interview with Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski, Aaike explains how this technique lays the groundwork for VSPartcle's nano printing technology, enabling to create the best-in-class nanoporous thin film.💡 🎧Tune in to learn how this technology helps accelerate discoveries in materials science - from catalyst development to revolutionizing AI-driven automated labs (Links below in the comments). #podcast #SparkAblation #nanotechnology #materialscience #materials #automatedlabs #nanoparticles #thinfilms #VSPARTICLE

Mark your calendars! VSPARTICLE will be participating in the following conferences in November.   📅𝐓𝐔 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 5 | 𝐓𝐔 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 Join us to explore the latest in Hydrogen and Green Chemistry research. Connect with Anagha Usha Vijayakumar (Product Manager) and RAHUL G. (Account Executive) to discuss how VSParticle is advancing its role in the energy transition.   📅𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 2024 | 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 11 - 12 | 𝐎𝐱𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐔𝐊 Meet Vincent M. (Sales Engineer) and RAHUL G. (Account Executive) and discover how our innovative technology accelerates research in synthetic chemistry.   👉 To find out where you can meet the VSPARTICLE team, explore our upcoming events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/d7xUFTsa

📣 Webinar alert | Discovering new materials in months, not years  Join our upcoming webinar ‘Automated labs for materials discovery: from concept to market’ to learn how.  As we dive into these advancements, we are excited to share that Aaike van Vugt, our CEO, will be joining the webinar as a speaker. Aaike is a visionary leader, recognized by Forbes in 2019 as one of Europe’s 30 Under 30 disruptors for his contributions to the material space. In this online session, he will discuss how VSPARTICLE's #nanoprinting technology facilitates the creation of large #experimental datasets for training #AI models by using a fast and automated method. This approach enables the development of robust AI models that can predict the optimal #catalyst materials needed to provide sustainable solutions. 💚 With just a few days left to register, don’t miss your chance to be part of this important conversation. 👉Register here: https://lnkd.in/dVX9uCXf We look forward to seeing you there! 

Imagine an automated system that produces ground-breaking #catalysts every minute, powered by AI and quantum computing to identify the best catalyst rapidly. 🔬🦾💻 What began as an accidental discovery in the 1970s by Prof. Andreas Schmidt-Ott has now evolved into a game-changing technology—𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.💥 This technique is transforming the production of nanoporous materials, providing stable nanoparticles without the need for traditional, time-consuming trial-and-error methods. Our latest blog explores how our nano printing technology uses spark ablation to directly print high-quality #nanoporousmaterials with precision and efficiency. We dive into the significant advantages of VSParticle technology over conventional methods and discuss the transformative role of AI-driven #combinatorial material discovery in accelerating innovation across multiple industries. By merging this cutting-edge technology with advanced #AI, we are setting new standards for nanoporous materials and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in catalysis, clean energy, and beyond. 🗒️Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dKepSUzW

We are excited to share our latest research in collaboration with Université catholique de Louvain which was published in ChemComm Journal. In the paper, Damien Debecker, Plaifa Hongmanorom, and co-authors demonstrate a novel approach for producing supported metal nanoparticle catalysts using a 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤-𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐒𝐏-𝐆1 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 coupled with a powder aerosol disperser. 🔬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲? 🔹No need for costly precursors or complex chemistry. 🔹Minimizes waste, avoids energy-intensive drying and calcination steps. 🔹Offers a flexible alternative to traditional catalyst preparation methods. 𝐍𝐢/𝐓𝐢𝐎2 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 was prepared in a simple one-pot process, resulting in a readily active catalyst for #CO2methanation, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions. This technique opens exciting new possibilities for #heterogeneouscatalyst preparation and research. 🔍Link to publication: https://lnkd.in/dVvPp59C

📢 VSParticle is heading to 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒 2024 from 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 20 – 23 in 𝐊𝐨𝐛𝐞, 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 Join us for a #presentation by Dr. Leandro Sacco, Application Specialist, on “Multiarray gas sensors based on nanoporous layers produced à la carte by spark ablation using metal oxides, binary, and ternary alloys.”   𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🔹 Produced chemiresistive gas sensing layers using spark ablation to generate nanoporous material and a dry printing approach to deposited in the form of nanoporous layers (NPL). 🔹 Demonstrated the flexibility of this technology to create gas sensor multiarrays featuring pure metal oxides, binary alloys, and ternary alloy layers. 🔹 Successfully detected toxic gases using the multi-sensor array, with a specific focus on formaldehyde, showing a strong response and a wide detectable range. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 🔹 Spark ablation technique offers a versatile platform for creating nanostructured materials, establishing a highly promising foundation for developing next-generation chemiresistive sensor devices.   📅 October 22, 2024 🕒11:30 to 11:45 JST 📍 Visit us at booth #07   Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge advancements in #gassensing!

📢 Webinar | Automated lab for materials discovery: from concept to market   Meet our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Stuart Miller, Vice President and Executive Director of the Materials Discovery Research Institute (MDRI). Dr. Miller has extensive experience in materials synthesis and characterization, working on cutting-edge projects such as scandium-based open framework materials and #highthroughput synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for drug delivery systems. With over 35 U.S. patents and 24 publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Miller has led innovation at Honeywell UOP and established MDRI, where his team focuses on accelerated materials discovery for global challenges like renewable energy, water purification, and carbon capture. 💻 In our upcoming webinar, Dr. Miller will   🔹 Introduce MDRI, a state-of-the-art materials science laboratory focused on accelerated material discovery to solve sustainability challenges. 🔹 Share insights from establishing a state-of-the-art semi-autonomous Skokie laboratory focused on advancing materials discovery, emphasizing the benefits of automation while highlighting the important role of human oversight in the process. 🔹 Discuss how adopting a "fail fast" approach and using automated synthesis technology accelerates innovation cycles, improves safety and accuracy, and enables large number of experiments through continuous 24/7 chemistry. 🔹Share how the VSP-P1 Nanoprinter installed in their new lab has streamlined the generation and deposition of #nanoparticles into a single automated process, significantly reducing the time required for materials discovery. 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!    🗓 Date & time: 31 Oct, 14:00 CET / 8:00 CDT 👉 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dVX9uCXf

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary🎊 at VSPARTICLE, we asked our #team to share what this journey has meant to them. They have seen the company grow from a small start-up to a team of 50 that uses structured methodologies. For all these years, they have been part of the group that develops further VSParticle’s #nanoprinting solution. They have gained expertise in their fields and made a real impact on the business. They work with diverse and interdisciplinary teams to drive real #innovation. 🗯️ In their reflections, they talk about what makes them proud to be part of VSParticle and what they hope for in the future. ✨ Meet Tomas Storck, Team Lead Software Engineering, Joerie Gennisse, Lead Product Designer and, Pauline Roels, Product Development Manager at VSParticle. Here is their story. 🎞️ ---------- 💼 Interested in joining our team? Check out our career page to see if there’s a position that fits you: https://lnkd.in/erZNhsA2

Starting the week with a big bang 💥 We’re proud to share that VSParticle has been selected as one of Deloitte's Top 10 Deep Tech companies in the Netherlands. 🎊✨ A heartfelt thank you to our team, partners, and customers for believing in our vision, and a big congratulations 💐 to the other incredible nominees—it’s an honor to be recognized alongside such innovative companies. Here’s to driving real change together.🥂 Check out the nominees here: https://lnkd.in/egguBhSp #Deloitte #Fast50 #technologyfast50 #DeepTech #VSPARTICLE #nanotechnology

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐒𝐏-𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦! 🌟   We are thrilled to welcome four new talented professionals to the VSParticle family! Their diverse expertise and passion for innovation make them valuable additions to our mission of advancing materials science. 📈 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐣 - 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞/𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 Artemisa brings 6 years of B2B marketing expertise. With experience in lead generation, marketing campaigns and pay-per-click advertising, she will be driving VSParticle’s growth marketing initiatives. She will focus on optimizing marketing activities to ensure that our message reaches the right audience. 🔧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐦𝐚𝐧 - 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧  Maksim brings extensive experience in testing and calibrating equipment, along with a deep understanding of lab instruments and industrial systems. His commitment to precision and innovation ensures top-quality results in his projects.   🔬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 Nigel brings a rich academic background with a Master’s degree in Nanochemistry and Materials. His expertise in wet chemical synthesis of luminescent nanocrystals positions him perfectly in his role, where he manages sample preparation for customer verifications and collaborations.   ⚙️ 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭 - 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫  With a Master’s degree and experience in energy start-ups and industrial manufacturing, Sangram is eager to apply his engineering skills and critical thinking to the Electrocatalysis and VSP-P1 Nanoprinter projects. He is excited to contribute his expertise over the next year.   Welcome Artemisa, Maksim, Nigel and Sangram to the team! We are excited to see the incredible impact you will make.