2023 Exhibitors/Sponsors

Exhibitors / Sponsors 2023

Exhibitors 2023

Nanotechnology Lab LTFN

The Nanotechnology Lab LTFN (Lab for Thin Films - Nanobiomaterials - Nanosystems & Nanometrology), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is an internationally acknowledged specialist in Organic Electronics (OEs), Thin Films and Nanomaterials Technology (vacuum, printing), Nanomedicine, Nanometrology, Real-time/In-line precision Metrology, Automation and Digital Manufacturing.

LTFN has established the Center of Organic & Printed Electronics - Hellas (COPE-H), for cutting-edge Research and Manufacturing of OE Devices for applications in Energy, Displays, Lighting, Electronics, Automotive, NanoBiomedicine, Smart Textiles and Wearables, IoT, Smart Food Packaging, Greenhouses, etc.

LTFN is a world-class excellence entity in various research fields, with a Lab space area of 2000 m2, including clean room facilities of 600 m2 and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, 10 Pilot Lines and several TestBed facilities, combined with strong activity in R&D Projects and dynamic collaborations with SMEs, industry and academia. LTFN is a Digital Innovation Hub, offering open access to interested entities (Academia, Research, SMEs, Industries), while serving as an One-Stop-Shop for SMEs for technology transfer, proof-of-concept and incubation.

The main research activities of the LTFN are focused on the following topics:

Organic Electronics & Photonics
Thin Films & Nanobiomaterials Technology
Nanoengineering & Surface Engineering
Nanomedicine & Nanobiotechnology
Optical Technology & Nanometrology
Digital Nanomanufacturing
Computational & Modeling at Nanoscale

Visit www.ltfn.gr to find out more!

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece. The main campus is located in the centre of the city of Thessaloniki, and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. It comprises 10 faculties which consist of 40 schools and 1 single-School Faculty.

Some educational and administrative facilities are located off campus for practical and operational reasons. A number of these facilities are located outside the city of Thessaloniki or even in other cities.

About 88.283 students study at the Aristotle University, 77.198 in undergraduate programmes and 6.588 in postgraduate programmes. There are also 3.952 at Doctoral level.

Visit www.auth.gr to find out more!

A-Gas Electronic Materials

A-Gas Electronic Materials is a leading UK based speciality chemicals distribution organisation. The company has historically been heavily involved with the PCB EIF and Semiconductor industries offering both materials supply and consultancy/R&D services. We are also expanding in to Printed Electronics Inks, Advanced Polymer Systems and equipment ranges, as well as engaging with funded research projects.

We are the sole UK and EIRE distributors for DuPont, Kayaku Advanced Materials, CMC Materials, Micro Resist Technology, Metalor, Mercene Labs, DJ Microlaminates, Noctiluca, Pavco, ALufinish GmbH, Eternal Materials Co Ltd, Electra Polymers, Trimite, Artek, Hendor PE, Yamamoto-MS and Micropulse Plating Concepts (MPC).

Visit www.agasem.com to find out more!

Bavarian Research Alliance

Bavarian Research Alliance GmbH (BayFOR, www.bayfor.org) is a non-profit association promoting Bavarian stakeholders within the European Research Area. BayFOR is financed by the Bavarian state government. It supports scientists and stakeholders from the private sector on European research funds, mainly the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon Europe”. As a partner organization in the EU-funded Enterprise Europe Network BayFOR supports SMEs, research institutions and universities for applying EU research projects, with our main activities:

Project partner search
Budget calculation and administrative tasks
Negotiation
Finding relevant funding schemes
Conceptual work on proposal
Project management and dissemination partnership

Therefore BayFor present following EU-funded Project at Nanotexnology:

		The EU project HyFlow develops a modern and sustainable Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS) that is capable of meeting high-energy and high-power demands to decrease the global environmental impact.

		Techno-economic simulation tools, cost-benefit analysis, and business model innovation are needed to assess advanced battery technologies.

		Green Additive Manufacturing through Innovative Beam Shaping and Process Monitoring Innovation through Laser Beam Shaping in Metal-based AM.

		Direct Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries by A circular battery value chain as proposed in this project offers the potential of utilizing up to 40 % of recycled materials in the battery production by 2050.

Visit www.bayfor.org to find out more!

BL Nanobiomed

BL Nanobiomed is a high tech company that applies Nanomedical Technologies to deal with unmet Clinical needs.

At BL Nanobiomed we apply nanotechnology to manufacture innovative, high added value products and we are committed to working for the patient’s benefit. Our mission is to develop novel nanomedical technologies and products to overcome clinical hurdles in the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases. Our Technology focuses on nanoparticles for targeted therapeutics, antimicrobial, biosensing activities and nanofilters for advanced filtration at nanoscale level. Our fully equipped lab offers services in the design and development of new manufacturing protocols for nanomaterials, high resolution design and 3D printing of scaffolds and nano-characterization studies.

Visit www.bl-nanobiomed.com to find out more!

Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH

More than 40 years of success in machinery construction for coating, printing and laminating systems. Our corporate vision of lab2fab (from small samples to the finished product) forms the basis for tapping new markets and creating new products. It is the primary focus of our service to our customers.

Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH designs and produces Sheet-to-Sheet and Roll-to-Roll equipment for the coating, printing and laminating sectors.

For more than 40 years Coatema has designed and built laboratory equipment and pilot/production plants for traditional markets such as the textile sector and the materials converting market.

The laboratory and pilot machinery product lines were expanded more than 20 years ago making Coatema a market leader in emerging technologies such as advanced batteries, solar, prepregs, medical and pharmaceuticals, fuel cells and printed electronics. New and evolving technologies are a primary focus of Coatema's fab2lab concept, offering significant advantages to customers wanting to upscale initial prototypes all the way to production of mature, marketable products.

Coatema customers can choose from a wide range of lab2fab services for high-tech processes, including the world's largest R&D centre for coating, printing and laminating. Coatema also participates in numerous research projects around the world including a global research network for new technologies requiring the disciplines of coating, printing and laminating. One aspect of this is the annual international coating conference that takes place in Dormagen.

Coatema has been part of Altona-Technologie-Holding GmbH since 2018. The ATH group consists of market-leading machinery design and building companies in the coating, printing, laminating and drying sectors. The ATH group offers one of the most extensive product profiles available from a single source. The Coatema lab2fab approach and sister company Kroenert GmbH fab2lab concept combine to offer customers benefits from a broad market perspective. Thanks to the two R&D centres and expertise ranging from small plants to large high-speed production systems, customers are able to access solutions and can see direct proof through trials and demonstrations at two R&D centres.

In recent years Coatema has entered into joint ventures in the development of new technologies and markets. As an example, our collaboration with the brand COMEDCO which applies to the medicine sector and pharmaceuticals market. We share the brand with the company Optima, provides innovative machinery solutions and more in the field of oral films and transdermal patches. Our shared brand COMEDCO opens the path to vertical value creation for customers in a way that would not be possible by a single company alone.

Coatema’s worldwide sales and distribution network, supplies local support for our products for coating, printing and laminating.

Visit www.coatema.de to find out more!

Convert2Green Open Innovation Test Bed

The Open Innovation Network Convert2Green supports small and medium enterprises (SME) and industry with holistic R&D services for bringing novel, circular and bio-based materials to the key European Markets 30% faster and cheaper. Our target markets include clean and smart vehicles, smart and sustainable textiles, smart health, clean energy solutions, agriculture, flexible electronics, and Industrial Internet of Things.

Convert2Green offers access to technical facilities for

smart textile rapid prototyping;
processing, coating, application integration and recycling of plastics;
production of nanopowders -pellets and fibers;
and flexible electronics prototyping.

Our characterisation and product validation services include

eco- and human toxicity analysis for novel materials;
recovery of critical raw materials from waste;
social, economic and ecological life cycle analysis.

Business innovation support, business modelling and market analysis services as well as IP strategy support, patent analyses and writing support and also mediation of access to regional, national and EU funding and venture capital investments complete our offer.

Visit www.convert2green.eu to find out more!

COPE-Nano HEU Project

COPE-Nano will create a new, autonomous, and self-sustained Centre of Excellence for FPEs & Nanotechnologies by leveraging the existing Nanotechnology Ecosystem of LTFN, and will establish it as leader in EU in basic, applied and industrial research in these rapidly emerging fields for applications in Advanced Materials, Energy, Electronics, ICT, Medicine, Agriculture.

Visit www.cope-nano.eu to find out more!

EVIDENT EUROPE/Olympus Scientific Solutions

At Evident, we are guided by the scientific spirit—innovation and exploration are at the heart of what we do. Committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, we support our customers with solutions that solve their challenges and advance their work; whether it’s researching medical breakthroughs, inspecting infrastructure, or exposing hidden toxins in consumer products.

Evident Industrial’s solutions range from microscopes and videoscopes to nondestructive testing equipment and X-ray analyzers for maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Backed by state-of-the-art technologies, Evident products are widely used for quality control, inspection, and measurement.

Evident Life Science empowers scientists and researchers through collaboration and cutting-edge life science solutions. Dedicated to meeting the challenges and supporting the evolving needs of its customers, Evident Life Science advances a comprehensive range of microscopes for pathology, hematology, IVF, and other clinical applications as well as for research and education.

Visit www.evidentscientific.com to find out more!

Flex2Energy HEU Project

Flex2Energy is a 48-month project with an ambitious goal to manufacture reliable Integrated Photovoltaics (IPVs) by developing an Automated R2R (Roll-to-Roll) Manufacturing Line for Organic PVs (OPVs).

The Manufacturing Line consists of the R2R Printing & Automated Assembly Machines, with robust and adaptive in-line metrologies for quality control and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis implementing industry 4.0 concepts.

The IPVs will be produced in custom designs complying to the requirements of use in buildings, greenhouses for energy production & crop harvesting and automotive EV car roofs, to minimize landscape and to facilitate energy positive buildings. The IPV products will be installed in dedicated business cases (BIPVs, Agri-PVs, VIPVs) and will be evaluated in terms of performance, durability and social and industrial acceptance.

Visit www.flex2energy.eu to find out more!

FLUXiM AG

FLUXiM AG provides swiss-made software and measurement hardware for R&D on OLEDs, displays, lighting, and solar cells to industry and academia worldwide.

Our software products Setfos and Laoss are designed to simulate the fundamental operational mechanisms of LEDs and solar cells (organic, perovskites, and quantum-dots), also at the large-scale. Light-outcoupling from OLEDs, light-absorption in thin-film solar cells, but also charge generation, transport, and recombination in these semiconductor devices are all mechanisms that can be simulated with our software. Setfos and Laoss are simulation software that boosts research and development of OLEDs, displays, lighting panels, solar cells, and photovoltaic arrays.

Our hardware products Paios, Phelos, Litos and Litos Lite are all-in-one measurement platforms with integrated analysis software for electrical and optical device characterization, parameter extraction, and model validation.

We also provide services such as consulting, training, software development, and specific device characterization for prospectives.

Visit www.fluxim.com to find out more!

Heidelberg Instruments Nano AG

Heidelberg Instruments is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-precision laser lithography systems, maskless aligners and nanofabrication tools.

Industry stakeholders as well as working groups of the most renowned universities and research institutes all over the world use Heidelberg Instruments systems for the advanced micro- and nanopatterning. Fields of applications are in micro-optics and microsystems technology, photonics, electronics, semiconductors/advanced packaging, quantum computing, MEMS/NEMS, micro-mechanics, biomedical engineering, 2D material, IoT and many more.

With over 35 years of experience and well over 1,300 systems installed worldwide, Heidelberg Instruments provides lithography solutions specifically tailored to meet the micro- and nanofabrication requirements of our global customers – no matter how challenging. In our Process and Application Labs (PAL) located in Germany, Switzerland and China, the engineers train and collaborate closely with our customers to make the most of their Heidelberg Instruments equipment.

The Heidelberg Instruments systems and technology pool comprises high-precision maskless aligner (MLA) and laser lithography systems for direct writing of 2D, 2.5D and 3D microstructures to mask-making, and systems based on thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) for the advanced nanopatterning. 3D laser lithography systems based on Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP) technology close the gap between conventional laser lithography - the basis of Heidelberg Instruments’ strong core business - and the thermal scanning probe lithography (t-SPL) for nanopatterning.

Heidelberg Instruments is part of LAB14, a group of successful high-tech companies providing advanced manufacturing solutions with complementary products and services for a wide range of applications that require demanding solutions for nano- and microfabrication and surface analysis.

Visit www.heidelberg-instruments.com to find out more!

HOPE-A

HOPE-A is the Greek Industry Association which coordinates the activities of industrial and research organizations in Greece in the multi-billion rapidly evolving field of Flexible Organic & Printed Electronics (OEs) and strengthens their goals. HOPE-A covers the entire value chain of OE Products and Services in Green Energy, Lighting, Electronics, Automotive, Smart Buildings, Greenhouses, Intelligent Packaging, Wearables, IoT e.t.c.

The scope of HOPE-A is to:

Coordinate network of companies in OE's applications
Develop strong links between R&D&I, technology and business
Generate new technologies, applications, roadmap and reports
Enhance the reputation of the Sector
Support members to new markets and trade-shows
Represent members to International authorities
Distribute information from the markets
Attract investments in OEs
Collaboration with OEs global organizations and companies
Organize Exhibitions, Workshops, Seminars and training activities

Visit www.hope-a.com to find out more!

IONPLUS

IONPLUS Company, which is based in Thessaloniki, Greece, was established in 1992 and has as its main target the promotion and full technical support of analytical and industrial hi-tech equipment. Maximal contribution to the technological improvement and development of our clients consist our aim and commitment. The main sectors on which our activities are focused are:

Industry (Food, Drink, Petroleum, Medicine, Chemical, Paint, Packaging).
Environmental Technology.
Research and Quality Control Institutes.
Hospitals
University

Visit www.ionplus.gr to find out more!

ITC Leonidas Pennos

International Technology Corporation is a leading scientific instrument company dedicated to providing high-quality laboratory equipment and cutting-edge scientific instruments to research institutions, educational facilities, and industrial laboratories. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and reliable technical support, ITC is committed to advancing scientific discovery and enabling breakthrough research across various scientific disciplines.
Founded in 1977, ITC has established itself as a trusted supplier in the scientific community. We specialize in sourcing, trading, and distributing a wide range of scientific instruments and equipment on the field of Thin Film Deposition Systems, Semiconductor Research and Materials Technology.
Our team of experienced professionals is knowledgeable and constantly updated on the latest trends and developments in the field, enabling us to provide expert guidance and assistance to our customers in selecting the most suitable instruments for their specific requirements.
Customer satisfaction is at the core of our business philosophy. We strive to offer exceptional service, prompt delivery, and competitive pricing to ensure our customers receive the best value for their investment. Our dedicated customer support team is available to address inquiries, provide technical assistance, and offer after-sales support, fostering long-term relationships based on trust and reliability.

Visit www.itc.com.gr to find out more!

KETMarket GmbH

KETMarket was founded in November 2021 and started business operation in October 2022. Our mission is to radically simplify and accelerate the collabo¬ration between companies, research organizations, and investors. Our multilingual digital innovation marketplace provides easy access to technologies, innovation services, knowledge, and project partners all over Europe. Using that data and our comprehensive knowledge in thin film and nano technologies, we plan and coordinate complex research & development activities for SME and industry from the idea to the market-ready products. KETMarket is your one-stop for all innovation and R&D services including technology consulting, product and process development, business innovation support and access to funding and finance.

Visit www.ketmarket.eu to find out more!

KP Technology Ltd.

Kelvin Probe and Air Photoemission Spectroscopy Specialists.

Strengthen your materials characterisation capabilities with KP Technology multi-mode measurement systems for Air Photoemission Spectroscopy. Our systems measure work function, volta potential, surface photovoltage, surface photovoltage spectroscopy, Ionisation Potential (IP), Valence Band (HOMO) and Conduction Band (LUMO) energy bands quickly and easily in ambient, controlled atmosphere and UHV environments.

Visit our booth to find out how these essential investigative tools can support and further your research.

Visit www.kelvinprobe.com to find out more!

Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices (AMDE Lab) - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The scope of AMDE Lab, AUTH, is the development and research of high-tech activities, the collaboration with research centers and academic institutions, and the organization of scientific events. The research activities of AMDE Lab are the synthesis and growth of high-tech materials, along with characterization using X-ray, spectroscopic and thermoanalytical methods. The applications included are the fields of coatings and thin film technology, thermoelectric materials, polymer nanocomposites (thermally conductive polymer nanocomposites, geothermal applications, adhesives from renewable new materials), biomaterials/bioceramics, works of art/cultural heritage, and minerals/gemstones. Characterization services are conducted with X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS/AES), Thermal analysis (TGA & DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and imaging (FTIR/micro-FTIR/ATR/FPA), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), and UV-Vis spectrophotometry.

Visit www.amdelab.physics.auth.gr to find out more!

Laboratory of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers and Colors - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Laboratory of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers and Colors serves all the educational and research needs in the fields of science and technology of polymers and colours. As far as education is concerned, lessons are taught Α. at the undergraduate level: Macromolecular Chemistry, Industrial Organic Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Techniques, Surfactants, Chemistry and Technology of Color and B. at postgraduate level specialization courses on the science of polymers and nanocomposite materials, Fibers and Dyeing Technology.
The members of the laboratory have made an important contribution to research by publishing hundreds of research papers in international scientific journals and conferences, as well as participating in numerous research projects. BIOMAC (European Sustainable BIO-based nanoMAterials Community) (https://www.biomac-oitb.eu/en/normal/home) is a Horizon2020 project that will establish an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB), a true collaborative ecosystem where technologies and solutions utilising nano-enabled bio-based materials (NBMs) will be upscaled and prepared for market applications.

Visit www.bikiarislab.wixsite.com/bikiarislab to find out more!

Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Structural Characterization of Materials - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Electron Microscopy Laboratory (EML) of the Physics Department was established in 1963. The Lab is located at the west wing of the Science School and belongs to the Solid State Physics Section of the Physics Department.

Today, the Lab comprises of 12 research staff members and 1 staff for technical support. The Lab hosts PhD and MSc Students, as well as Marie Curie Research fellows.

The mission of EML is to provide to its members access to materials characterization equipment, training, and consultation, as well as to perform a range of services for end-users in the area of electron microscopy.

In general, the laboratory’s activity comprises the integrated structural characterization and study of solid materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, glasses), as well as complex materials and composite crystals of advanced materials such as semiconductor thin films, nanostructures and heterostructures, natural or engineering materials in powder form and coatings.

Visit www.elmiclab.web.auth.gr to find out more!

Life Science Chemilab S.A. (LSC)

Life Science Chemilab S.A. (LSC) is a dynamic company in the field of laboratory and hospital equipment and consumables. Established in 2009, as member of Pascal Strouza companies, the company starts operations with key activity the distribution in Greece of the large chemicals producer Sigma Aldrich (a Merck company). At the same time, LSC develops a wide range of laboratory consumables to serve in total its customer base. This portfolio further expands through the years both on consumables and instruments, achieving direct cooperations with globally know manufacturers, such as Scilabware (DWK-Duran Group), Ahlstrom, Eppendorf, Honeywell, Olympus, Fisher Scientific, Cole Parmer, Biosan, Deltalab, becoming a very strong supplier in its serving markets.

In 2012, LSC develops a new business unit in the division of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and gynecology, undertaking the sole distribution of one of the top IVF manufacturers worldwide, Origio, a Cooper Surgical company. By organising the relevant department and focusing on quick and reliable customer service, the company provides culture media, disposables and equipment to the vast majority of the IVF clinics in Greece. Further distributions following acquisitions of Cooper Surgical (Sage, Research Instruments, K-Systems, TPC, Wallace, CooperGenomics, LifeGlobal) enrich more LSC's product portfolio and strengthen the level of service to its end market. The distribution rights of Kitazato at the beginning of 2019, further strengthens the dynamics and flexibility of the company in ART consumables and media, serving all IVF clinics and maternity hospitals in Greece.

In the context of continuous improvement and development, in 2014 Life Science Chemilab enters in the diagnostics (IVD) field with complete and trustworthy solutions for microbiology laboratories, diagnostic centers and clinics, representing known manufacturers in analyzers, reagents, consumables as well as peripheral devices (ElitechGroup, Boule Medical, Terumo, Dirui, Lifotronic, Biotecnica etc).

Since the beginning of 2021, LSC takes over the laboratory equipment business segment of Pascal Strouza, sister company of the group, structuring as such a solid laboratory and medical equipment division to serve industrial, academia, research and healthcare markets. Globally recognized manufacturers (Memmert, Olympus, Evermed, Faster, Labconco, AFI, Binder etc) are incorporated in the company’s product portfolio and enabled a total solution capability approach to its customer base.

The company's headquarters and warehouses are located in Athens (inhouse and 3PL) while its office in Thessaloniki serves North Greece. The whole greek territory is technically served by an authorized, experienced and qualified technical team located both in Athens as well as in Thessaloniki’s facilities.

LSC is certified with a Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016 and ΥΑ ΔΥ8δ/Γ.Π.οικ./1348 for the distribution of medical devices.

Visit www.lsc.gr to find out more!

MUSICODE H2020 Project

The MUSICODE project (“an experimentally-validated multi-scale materials, process and device modelling & design platform enabling non-expert access to open innovation in the Organic and Large Area Electronics Industry”) aims to create a multiscale materials-process-device modelling platform for the organic and large area electronics (OLAE) industry, featuring integrated data management, ontology-based semantic interoperability across modelling scales and user-friendly workflow design tools, all in close collaboration with academic labs and industrial pilot-lines to adopt and validate industry-accepted modelling protocols. The project will develop a business plan to ensure its sustainability and exploitation with the ambition to become the central open innovation hub for the OLAE industry and a paradigm for cross-domain applications.

MUSICODE receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Call DT-NMBP-11-2020 “Open Innovation Platform for Materials Modelling”, with 11 top European partners from academia and industry participating in the project (duration 2021-2024, total EU funding €4,992,000.00).

Visit www.musicode.eu to find out more!

Nano-Net

Nano|Net is an initiative for the promotion of communication and collaboration between research and business organizations activated in the fields of Nano-Bio-Technologies. Its' main purpose is to reinforce and promote Nanotechnologies in Greece, Europe and Worldwide, through an interscientific approach. Nano|Net started in 2003 from Nanotechnology Lab LTFN - AUTh, counting more than 670 individual members (~1500 cluster members) worldwide, including Companies, Research Institutes, University Labs, Hospitals etc.

Visit www.nano-net.gr to find out more!

Organic Electronic Technologies (OET)

Organic Electronic Technologies (ΟΕΤ) is a world leader in roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing and technologies for flexible Organic and Printed Electronics (OEs) holding more than 30 years of experience.

OET is a High-Tech company involved in the design, thin films manufacturing processes and production of innovative flexible Organic Printed Photovoltaic (OPV) and Organic LED (OLED) technologies.

Optical precision metrology and pulsed laser for patterning tools and their integration in OPV production line processes are also a main activity of the company.

OET, through its latest successful R&D developments, has implemented an innovative OPV Panel which is differentiated from competitors for its high transparent and uniform membrane (with minimum discontinuities instead of the existing stripe-patterned panels). This product is most suitable and attractive for the Buildings (BIOPV) segment because of its unique aesthetics design and its outstanding performance and payback period.

OET’s unique core competencies include:

R2R manufacturing and mass production of fully printed OPVs
Process technologies and manufacturing automations for flexible OPVs and OLEDs
In-line optical metrologies and quality control tools for process reliability and manufacturability
In-line Pulsed Laser patterning tools for minimal losses and high quality and performance devices at low T
Turn-key Solutions for design and development of highly performing OPV and OLED applications

OET invests in young professionals with high expertise in rising and contemporary scientific fields, while matchmaking its human assets with established business professionals.

Visit www.oe-technologies.com to find out more!

PRINTUP INSTITUTE

PRINTUP INSTITUTE is a new model that aims to develop a value chain in the field of printed electronics for health, from biomolecular design to the supply of medical devices for healthcare professionals. PRINTUP INSTITUTE will federate, structure, and animate the entire value chain.

Different clusters have been set up on the sphere of PRINTUP INSTITUTE:

Fundamental research, TRL 1 and 2 at the state of the art, and finalized research, TRL 3 to 5 on functional devices. Molecular and biomolecular developments, surface chemistry, design of printed sensors.
Technological platform with researchers (chemistry, physics, biotechnologies) and equipment, particularly in micro and nano-molecular formulation, printing, characterization and small-scale demonstrators.
Project management for electronics partners for connectivity and software solutions and manufacturers partners in the printed electronics or health industry.
Animation of the entire value chain: organization of networking workshops and events with Research - Industry - Health Professionals, provision of international market watch available, stands at trade shows in the sector.
Training organization on Printed electronics (formulations, design of biomolecular formulations, substrates, methods of printing electronics) and the regulatory constraints for manufacturers in the health sector.

Visit www.printupinstitute.fr to find out more!

RealNano H2020 Project

RealNano is an ambitious 36-month project that will develop novel and fast real-time nano-characterization materials tools & methodologies based on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, Raman Spectroscopy, Imaging Photoluminescence and Laser Beam Induced Current Mapping that will be integrated to in-line R2R (Roll-to-Roll) Printing and OVPD (Organic Vapor Phase Deposition) Pilot-to-Production Lines (PPLs) for characterization of Organic & Printed Electronics (OE) nanolayers, devices & products during their manufacturing.

RealNano will start from TRL4 to achieve TRL6.

The consortium consists of 10 partners from 6 different European Countries (Greece, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, United Kingdom).

Visit www.realnano-project.eu to find out more!

Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) through its Research Committee participates in the 13th NANOTEXNOLOGY Expo 2023 with laboratories that are active in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies.

During the last 12 years, more than 10000 research projects have been implemented in AUTh, whereas about 140 of them were related with Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Organic Electronics & Nanomedicine.

The Research Committee of AUTh is the legal body responsible for the administration of funded projects and other related services which are provided by the members of the AUTh. The Research Committee has an extensive experience in the management of research projects funded by national, European, and international public and private organizations.

Visit www.rc.auth.gr to find out more!

SCIPRIOS GmbH

SCIPRIOS manufactures affordable custom robotic equipment solutions for research, laboratory and industrial applications. We work with customers worldwide from our headquarters in Germany to produce shorter times to market through accelerated R&D and upscaling.

All of our products are based on SCARA robotic systems. Combined with our self-developed software, results are easily reproducible and scalable. Individual modules may be added as needed to create a customized laboratory solution. Gain ultimate control - down to the microliter and millisecond. We are providing the hardware and software solutions for the labs of the future.

Visit www.sciprios.de to find out more!

SEMILAB

SEMILAB is a leading supplier of advanced metrology equipment for material and process control in the microelectronic, display, photovoltaic and printed electronics industries, for both R&D, manufacturing and production control. Measurement techniques provide complex optical and electrical characterization of a wide range of materials and thin films in single or multi-layer structures.

Process control equipment can be implemented offline with appropriate sampling with small manual type tools, in-line in the production flow with fully automated systems and high resolution and speed, or even integrated into manufacturing equipment, such as roll-to-roll coaters or very large area like flat panel display.

Visit www.semilab.com to find out more!

SUPERALLOYS ENGINEERING

The mechanical & metallurgical engineering company KEHAGIAS V. & L. O.E., with the distinctive title "SuperAlloys Engineering", has two privately owned industrial facilities in Industrial Area of Sindos and Kalochori, Thessaloniki. For over 40 years it has been innovating in specialized industries producing precision products, machinery and devices to support the heavy power industry, cement industry, mining industry, metallurgy, marine, shipbuilding, defense sector, but also the medical equipment industry, as well as the food and packaging industries.

Its main innovation lies in its "in-situ" mechanical and metallurgical activity. That is, the "on-site" and urgent execution, construction and/or configuration of components, with the aim of improving production performance, repairing extensive damage and mechanical maintenance while adhering to strict schedules and safety rules. Driven by research and technological development, the company applies innovative methods offering comparative advantages to businesses, such as reducing maintenance costs and mechanical failures that slow down the production line, increasing - maximizing the lifetime and reliability of machines, increasing productivity and performance by remanufacturing mechanical components both at a preventive level and during their scheduled maintenance.

The company invests in the excellence and goodwill offered by its experienced and highly qualified scientific and technical staff. It implements quality management systems and is certified according to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, while in recent years it has participated in a number of industrial Research & Development programs, with collaborative research groups of Universities and Institutes in Greece and abroad, registering proprietary devices and new materials that develops.

Visit www.superalloys-eng.com to find out more!

SUSS MicroTec

SUSS MicroTec is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for microstructuring in the semiconductor industry and related markets. In close cooperation with research institutes and industry partners SUSS MicroTec contributes to the advancement of next-generation technologies such as 3D Integration and nanoimprint lithography as well as key processes for MEMS and LED manufacturing. With a global infrastructure for applications and service SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8.000 installed systems worldwide. SUSS MicroTec is headquartered in Garching near Munich, Germany.

Visit www.suss.com to find out more!

University of Novi Sad

The University of Novi Sad (UNS) is the second largest university in Serbia with around 5000 employees and 50000 students. It belongs to the group of comprehensive universities, which are characterized by providing nearly all fields of science and higher education. It is the only state university in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, comprising 14 faculties and 3 research & developmental institutes. UNS has already gained a significant international reputation thanks to its expertise in unconventional electronics, e.g. flexible, green electronics, edible electronics (thanks to GREENELIT H2020 project: https://www.greenelitproject.com) as well as in textile electronics (thanks to the STRENTEX H2020 project: https://strentexproject.com).

Visit www.uns.ac.rs to find out more!

Vector Technologies LTD

Vector Technologies was established as a major supplier of measuring instruments and high technology systems specialized in sales, marketing, technical support and after sales service.

Today the company is recognized as a pioneer and one of the most specialized companies in the domestic market. Vector Technologies, which is certified with the international standard of ISO 9001:2008, has a significant and in depth experience and offers innovative solutions and measuring systems on the market of telecommunications and electronics.

With new organizational structure and constantly oriented in technological innovations, we can achieve even greater efficiency for the services provided and help our customers in choosing the best solutions corresponding to their needs.

Our mission is to provide to our customers the most suitable solutions for their specific requirements, always combining the highest quality at the most affordable prices.

Our strategy is working in cooperation with the world's leading suppliers, along with the high expertise of our people and this is a guarantee of quality and success of our services to every electronic application.

Our facilities are located at Vrilissia Attikis and besides the offices include warehouses, integration center, demo center and training facilities.

Visit www.vectortechnologies.gr to find out more!

VMVLA Science and Technology Committee

The Committee on Science and Technology Law of the Virginia Mountain Valley Lawyers Alliance (VMVLA) welcomes this opportunity to bring principles of law to scientific researchers and to answer questions posed by researchers in nanoscience about entrepreneurship, innovation, nanoregulation of materials, international trade, global health protections and the right things for "keeping your business alive". Our team of lawyers is also engaged in the development of continuing legal education for ongoing credit to maintain current accreditation for over 1,500 practicing lawyers in our region and throughout the world.

Visit www.virginia-mountain-valley-lawyers-alliance.org to find out more!

Sponsors 2023

Gold Sponsor

Organic Electronic Technologies (OET)

OET is a High-Tech company involved in the design, thin films manufacturing processes and production of innovative flexible Organic Printed Photovoltaic (OPV) and Organic LED (OLED) technologies.

Optical precision metrology and pulsed laser for patterning tools and their integration in OPV production line processes are also a main activity of the company.

OET’s unique core competencies include:

R2R manufacturing and mass production of fully printed OPVs
Process technologies and manufacturing automations for flexible OPVs and OLEDs
In-line optical metrologies and quality control tools for process reliability and manufacturability
In-line Pulsed Laser patterning tools for minimal losses and high quality and performance devices at low T
Turn-key Solutions for design and development of highly performing OPV and OLED applications

OET invests in young professionals with high expertise in rising and contemporary scientific fields, while matchmaking its human assets with established business professionals.

Visit www.oe-technologies.com to find out more!

Silver Sponsor

BL Nanobiomed

BL Nanobiomed is a high tech company that applies Nanomedical Technologies to deal with unmet Clinical needs.

Visit www.bl-nanobiomed.com to find out more!

Bronze Sponsor

Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH

Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH designs and produces Sheet-to-Sheet and Roll-to-Roll equipment for the coating, printing and laminating sectors.

For more than 40 years Coatema has designed and built laboratory equipment and pilot/production plants for traditional markets such as the textile sector and the materials converting market.

Coatema’s worldwide sales and distribution network, supplies local support for our products for coating, printing and laminating.

Visit www.coatema.de to find out more!

American Elements

American Elements is the world’s manufacturer of engineered & advanced materials with a catalogue of over 30,000 products including high purity chemicals, semiconductors, metals and compounds for petrochemicals, photovoltaics, lasers, optics, solar energy, and fuel cells. American Elements maintains manufacturing and research facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and China.

Visit www.americanelements.com find out more!

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB)

A secure and sustainable supply of energy is one of the greatest challenges for society. The mission of the HZB is to understand, improve, and develop new energy materials. We are able to bring the most modern infrastructure and instruments to bear on this research, in particular with the BESSY II electron storage ring, which is a particle accelerator that delivers synchrotron radiation in the soft X-ray and VUV regions.

At the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), we conduct research on complex systems of materials that contributes to dealing with challenges such as the energy transition. The HZB research portfolio includes solar cells, solar fuels, thermoelectrics, and materials for new, energy-efficient information technologies (spintronics) or electrochemical energy storage. Research on these energy materials is closely connected with the operation and advanced development of the BESSY II photon source. And our research approach always concentrates on thin-film technologies.

We work together with specialists in energy materials research and accelerator development from the world over. About 2,000 scientists annually from research institutions throughout the world come as guest researchers to conduct their experiments at the BESSY II electron storage ring, with many of them making return visits. Our CoreLabs as well as instrument time on the BER II neutron source can also be booked by external scientists.

Visit www.helmholtz-berlin.de to find out more!

Kanidis Athanasios & Co

KANIDIS ATHANASIOS & Co is a ten years old company which serves as a distributor of laboratory products addressed to immunology, molecular biology and pathology labs. It is based in Thessaloniki (Greece's second largest city), and has a subsidiary in Greece's capital city, Athens, covering the whole country.

Visit www.kanidis.gr find out more!