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Spectrik prototype tested in a barn for broiler chickens 🐔🌱 We’ve successfully tested our ammonia sensor prototype in a broiler stable, measuring real-world data. With this measurement we learn how our sensor behaves in this stable type and we gather valuable insights for product development. Stay tuned for more updates! #Agritech #Innovation #Sustainability #AmmoniaSensing Connecting Agri&Food PhotonDelta VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. HighTechXL

📢 Spectrik Receives Additional Financial Support from AgriFoodInnovation! 🌱 This investment enables us to conduct a field test in a poultry facility, allowing us to gain critical insights into this specific niche of the livestock sector. By expanding our application knowledge, we can shorten our time to market for the poultry sector and enhance the impact of our technology. Through this strengthened partnership, we are committed to integrating technology and sustainability throughout the food supply chain. Together with AgriFood Innovation, we’re striving toward a sustainable future. A big thank you to AgriFood Innovation for their confidence in our vision and their support of the Spectrik team. The future looks bright, and we’re excited to embark on this journey together! 🌍💡 AgriFoodInnovation PhotonDelta HighTechXL Brabant Startup Fonds BV Michel Ton Chris VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. Stimulus Programmamanagement

Spectrik werkt samen met Connecting Agri&Food aan realtime meten met nieuwe generatie NH3 sensoren🌱   🔍 Wat hebben we ontdekt? Onze sensoren hebben we in de stal gemonteerd en zij verzamelen nu ruim 2 maanden succesvol data.  We hebben data vergeleken met de referentiewaarden en de resultaten laten een goede potentie van de sensor zien. Nu werken we verder aan de stabiliteit van de metingen en de maakbaarheid van onze sensor voor hoog volume productie. Dit bevestigt de potentie van onze technologie en de snelle ontwikkelkracht, een belangrijke stap richting innovatie in de agrarische sector.   💬 Quote van Floris, CTO van Spectrik "Deze resultaten verantwoorden onze volgende stap in de ontwikkeling van de nieuwe generatie gas sensoren om deze klaar te maken voor hoog volume productie, waardoor ze sneller betaalbaarder, kleiner, robuuster en accurater worden."   💬 Quote van Angela  van der Sanden, Connecting Agri & Food “De sensor is getest in de stal, een belangrijke stap voor succesvolle toepassing in de praktijk. De meetwaarden liggen in de range van verwachte meetwaarden, op naar de volgende stap van finetuning.”   🌍 Waarom is dit belangrijk? Real-time NH₃ monitoring geeft waardevolle inzichten in de luchtkwaliteit in de stal en deze en daarmee het dierwelzijn verder te  verbeteren. Met deze technologie krijgen veehouders direct inzichten, waarnaar zij kunnen handelen en duurzamer werken. Chris Henk HighTechXL VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. PhotonDelta Brabant Startup Fonds BV AgriFood Innovation AgriFood Capital

🚀 Spectrik Advances with Financial Support from Brabant Startup Fonds BV! 🚀 We’re excited to announce that Spectrik has secured a convertible loan from the Brabant Startup Fund! This support will help us build our optical lab and enhance our sensor technology. Next step, we’ll conduct tests with our improved prototype in various pig and poultry stables, aiming to boost sensor performance and promote better biodiversity, animal health and animal welfare. A big thank you to the Brabant Startup Fund for believing in our vision! #EU #OpZuid VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. HighTechXL PhotonDelta AgriFood Capital AgriFood Innovation Stimulus Programmamanagement

🚀 Successful Collaboration: Field Test of the Ammonia Gas Sensor in the Barn Completed 🚀   We are thrilled to announce that our recent collaboration with VTEC Lasers & Sensors has resulted in a successful field test inside a pig barn!   Over the past few months, our teams worked closely together to deploy, test and analyze our disruptive photonic sensor, designed to improve animal health and welfare and optimize environmental conditions.   Key highlights from the test:    ✅ No challenges of finedust ✅ Same trend as the electrochemical reference sensor ✅ No drift on the sensor ✅ Remote access for performance monitoring and diagnosis ✅ Plug and play commissioning of the sensor device ✅ Real-time data acquisition and visualization ✅ Reliable performance in challenging barn conditions Because of the demand and urgency, the development of the sensor device from idea to prototype used on a farm proceeded quickly. The results showcase the potential of cutting-edge technology to revolutionize agricultural practices and enable #Doelvoorschriften.    Next step will be to execute more tests with the improved and miniaturized prototype inside different pig and poultry stables to improve the performance of our sensor in the field and accelerate the transition for better animal health and welfare. VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. HighTechXL PhotonDelta Stimulus Programmamanagement Xander Chris Henk PhotonVentures Jans Mark Harm PIC Summit Europe

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Spectrik will be a featured speaker at the PIC Summit Europe! 🎤✨ This event promises to be a gathering of industry leaders and innovators, discussing the latest trends and insights in the integrated photonics domain. See you there! 🚀 PhotonDelta Henk HighTechXL VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD.

We're Hiring: R&D Scientist Photonics at Spectrik! We are seeking a talented and motivated researcher in Photonics, Optics or related field to join our team. This pivotal role involves establishing a new research line dedicated to exploring photonic chip detection schemes based on beatnote RF signals for gas sensing applications, ultimately supporting the development of photonic integrated circuit chip products.

Beat note detector for gas sensing Our first photonic chip we developed for the AMBER project, on which we are working together with VTEC and Innoflex, excels in detecting ammonia levels at sub-PPM (parts per million) through precise excitation methods. 📈 Continuing the collaboration, VTEC and Spectrik are in the process of creating a second photonic chip with even broader applications. Our latest activity focuses on the detection aspect, generating high-frequency RF signals that are versatile enough to detect a variety of gases. This advancement involves creating a beat signal between sensing and referencing beams, paving the way for multi-gas detection with different excitation lasers. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible with photonic technology! VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. PhotonDelta HighTechXL #Photonics #Innovation #Technology #Livestock #VTEC #Spectrik 🌿🚀

📢 Exciting Announcement: Our New CTO! 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome Floris van Nyendaal as our new Chief Technology Officer! 🎉 With his background in applied research in optics and integrated photonics, along with his experience in packaging and testing, we believe Floris can accelerate chip development at Spectrik. Additionally, his expertise in manufacturing gives us confidence that he will bring the necessary insights for high-volume production. Rick Jongen, CEO at Spectrik, said, "I am very pleased that Floris has come on board at Spectrik as CTO. I am confident that his knowledge and experience will contribute immensely, not only to the technical feasibility of the chip but also to its manufacturability and scalability once it is ready." Floris van Nyendaal stated, "As I take on this new role as Chief Technology Officer at Spectrik, I am excited to contribute to the forefront of technological advancements in gas sensing in harsh environments!" We are looking forward to work together and enabling solutions for the livestock sector and beyond. Floris PhotonVentures VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD. PhotonDelta HighTechXL FORWARD.one DeepTechXL

Nederlandse innovatie en samenwerking op zijn best! Op woensdag 22 mei 2024 was Spectrik te gast bij de inspirerende en productieve bijeenkomst van Dutch Agribusiness Worldwide bij VDL Agrotech in Eindhoven. Met een opkomst van toonaangevende spelers uit de agrarische sector, waaronder Denkavit, Nooyen Group, AgriSyst - van data naar rendement, Topigs Norsvin, Royal GD, Schothorst Feed Research, The Schippers Group, Veldman Group, Stienen Agri Automation, HATO Agricultural Lighting, en TripleAir BV Virus Air Filtration, was het een bijeenkomst vol inzichten en toekomstgerichte plannen. Niels Geraerts verzorgde een boeiende rondleiding door de faciliteiten van VDL Agrotech. Dutch Agribusiness Worldwide is een onafhankelijk platform voor internationaal opererende bedrijven in de veehouderijsector. DAW is een unieke organisatie van toeleveranciers die expertise bundelen en kennis delen. Daarnaast biedt het ook een podium voor start-ups om hun netwerk te vergroten en de ideeën te valideren. Spectrik, Rick Jongen en Ad Crommentuijn, presenteerde een innovatieve ammoniak sensor. De technologie, gebaseerd op geïntegreerde fotonica, belooft minder kalibratie en een langere levensduur van een multi-gassensor voor de landbouw/veehouderij. Hierbij wordt het mogelijk gericht oplossingen te realiseren voor emissiereductie voor een duurzame en milieuvriendelijke voedselketen. Dank aan alle aanwezigen voor hun waardevolle bijdragen en aan de organisatoren DAW & VDL voor de informatieve bijeenkomst. We kijken uit naar het vervolg en gezamenlijke programma’s.   Johan Lemmen (Denkavit), Ruub Beeks (Denkavit), Niels Geraerts (VDL Agrotech), Marly Swinkels (VDLAgrotech), Hans Gerrits (VDL Agrotech), Joost van den Broek (VDL Agrotech), Erik Helmink (Nooyen), Jip Oomen (Nooyen), Ton Van Den Akker (Agrisyst), Twan van Dijk (Agrisyst), Roy Strikkeling (Topigs Norsvin), Wim Kieftenbeld (Royal GD), Mattheus Hekman DVM (Royal GD), Wim Beeks (Schothorst Feed Research), Sjoerd Wijnen (The Schippers Group), Gerjan Huisman (Veldman Group), Roel Van der Linden (Stienen), Nikkie Verheijden –Boumans (Hato Agricultural Lighting), Gilles van der Lans (TripleAir), Judith Verbruggen (DAW)