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🚀 Today, Pietro and I attended #SpaceCommExpoScotland in Glasgow! It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Orbex and their ambitious plans for the future. We also had the pleasure of reconnecting with our partner Tom Walkinshaw from Alba Orbital and engaging with many suppliers who could help us further develop our products. Exciting times ahead! Go SmartIR! 💡 #SpaceTech #Innovation #Partnerships #SmartIR #OrbitalTech #SupplierCollaboration Laurent Bernard, Pietro Steiner, PhD, James Greer, Ryan Teare Quinn, Raihan Choudhury, Amy Hearst, Coskun Kocabas, Ciaran Mullan, Paul Kahn, John Patterson CB FIET, Margherita Sepioni

🚀 Exciting News at SmartIR! 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome Amy Hearst to the SmartIR team as our new Material Engineer! Amy brings a wealth of experience with her, having spent 10 years in the semiconductor industry, specializing in IR, visible, and X-ray image sensor technology. Amy holds a Master of Physics from the University of Southampton and a Master of Research in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham. She is eager to apply her expertise to our Space and Defence Programs, and we can’t wait to see the innovations she’ll bring to SmartIR. Welcome aboard, Amy! 🌟 Coskun Kocabas Pietro Steiner, PhD Laurent Bernard, Ciaran Mullan,Ryan Teare Quinn,Raihan Choudhury, James Greer, Paul Kahn, John Patterson CB FIET,Martin Hyman, Shruti Iyengar, James Baker CEng FIET FRSA, University of Manchester Innovation Factory

In June, one of our pivotal contributors Daniel Melendrez moved onto a new adventure. Daniel has now moved overseas for an important and exciting chapter of his life. We will miss his incredible knowledge and input on the electronic design and testing of our technology. We want to celebrate Daniel! He is a very well rounded, capable, and committed person and a real credit to our success. Daniel we will miss your positive and enthusiastic presence at SmartIR.

Amazing day at the GEIC discussing the commercialization of graphene! Following my PhD in Manchester, I've been on this incredible journey for over 11 years, and the adventure continues here at SmartIR! 🚀 The key takeaway? Partnerships and collaborations are crucial. The graphene community needs to work closely with external industries to meet existing demands and solve challenges. This approach ensures we avoid being self-referential and stay focused on real-world applications. We had the honor of meeting again Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov and presenting our projects and applications to him! What an amotion after all these years! A big thank you to The University of Manchester and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre for making this possible. Thanks to all the SmartIR team for having prepared with amazing care today’s event! Pietro Steiner, PhD , Laurent Bernard ,Coskun Kocabas, Ciaran Mullan, Paul Kahn , John Patterson CB FIET ,Ryan Teare Quinn,Raihan Choudhury, Martin Hyman , James Greer , James Baker CEng FIET FRSA #Graphene #Innovation #Commercialization #SmartIR #GEIC #Partnerships #Collaboration #NobelPrize

An amazing day yesterday spent with the incredible SmartIR team at the Sci-Tech Campus in Daresbury! We often rush through our daily tasks, having just delivered our payload for Mission 2 and already embarking on Mission 2.1 for early 2025, while also working on other additional Space and Defence related projects. In the midst of this hustle, it's so important to pause and reflect on our goals, identify challenges, and brainstorm solutions. Yesterday, we did just that—and even enjoyed a lovely walk by the canal, which gave us a chance to connect and recharge.⛽️🏞💪 I'm thrilled to welcome James Greer, our new Project Engineer, to the team! And I also take the chance to welcome Martin Hyman, our new part-time CFO who , unfortunately, could not be present yesterday. A big thank you to my entire team for their relentless motivation and excitement, tackling the challenges faced by a young company in the Space and Defence sectors. Your passion and dedication inspire me every day. Go SmartIR! #SciTech #SmartIR #Graphene 🚀👏 Pietro Steiner, PhD , Laurent Bernard ,Coskun Kocabas, Ciaran Mullan, Paul Kahn , John Patterson CB FIET ,Ryan Teare Quinn,Raihan Choudhury,Martin Hyman , James Greer ,Daniel Melendrez ,Sci-Tech Daresbury ,Graphene - The University of Manchester

🎉 Exciting News at SmartIR! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome two fantastic additions to our team: Ryan Quinn, our talented Embedded System Engineer, and Raihan Choudhury, our dynamic Project Manager. They hit the ground running yesterday and we're already feeling the positive impact they'll bring to our exciting projects. Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly make a difference as we continue to innovate and grow. Welcome on board! #SmartIR #Graphene 🚀👏 Pietro Steiner, PhD Laurent Bernard, Coskun Kocabas, Ciaran Mullan , Paul Kahn , John Patterson CB FIET ,Ryan Teare Quinn, Raihan Choudhury , James Baker CEng FIET FRSA

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🚀 Enjoyable Friday afternoon spent at Daresbury Sci-Tech! After a busy morning of admin tasks and a dire need for coffee, I found myself at the bar with Alan Cross, Development Manager at the North West Space Cluster, and Bob Morris, Chairman at The Northern Space Consortium CIC. It was truly enlightening to learn more about Bob's incredible background in the UK space sector and the Northern Space Consortium—an initiative driving innovation and collaboration, fostering connections between organizations within and outside the space industry, supporting start ups and SMEs, and promoting the potential of the North in the space sector both domestically and globally. #SpaceTech #Networking #Innovation #SmartIR Pietro Steiner, PhD, Laurent Bernard, Paul Kahn, John Patterson CB FIET, Coskun Kocabas, Sci-Tech Daresbury

🚀 Exciting News from SmartIR! 🌌   We are thrilled to announce the launch of our ground-breaking two- year project: Revolutionizing Spacecraft Thermal Control with Dynamic Graphene Radiators: SmartSat. This innovative initiative is a significant leap forward in the aerospace industry, and we're proud to lead this new venture starting today!   🌟 Project Overview: SmartSat is set to transform how we manage thermal control in spacecraft. By leveraging the exceptional properties of graphene, our dynamic radiators promise to enhance efficiency and reliability in extreme space environments. This technology will not only support current space missions but also pave the way for future explorations.   🌐 EIC Transition Project: SmartSat is an 2.5M€ EIC Transition project, marking a pivotal moment in our journey towards advanced space technologies. This status reflects our commitment to pioneering research and development in the aerospace sector.   💡 Funded by InnovateUK: We're honored to have the support of InnovateUK, the UK's innovation agency. Their funding is instrumental in bringing SmartSat from concept to reality, ensuring the UK stays at the forefront of aerospace innovation.   🤝 Join Us on This Journey: As we embark on this exciting project, we invite you to follow our progress and share in our achievements. Stay tuned for updates, milestones, and opportunities to collaborate.   🔗 Connect with Us: Follow SmartIR on LinkedIn for the latest news and insights into our projects. Let's innovate and reach new heights together!   #SmartIR #SmartSat #SpaceTech #InnovateUK #EIC #AerospaceInnovation #GrapheneTechnology #SpacecraftThermalControl Pietro Steiner, PhD Laurent Bernard, Paul Kahn, John Patterson CB FIET, Coskun Kocabas, James Baker CEng FIET FRSA,University of Manchester Innovation Factory