VANOS Demonstrates the FDMD System During TeamUp Laboratory Tests

September marked a pivotal milestone for the EU-funded TeamUP project, and we were proud to play a leading role as Campaign Manager during the Laboratory Test (LT1.4) series!

Our team coordinated all participants across two key sessions:
🔹 Piraeus, Greece – live demonstrations at our headquarters, where I-SENSEGroup/ICCS and Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) tested their systems, alongside the Fast Deployable Mass Decontamination (FDMD) System, developed by us. Highlights included:

  • VANOS demonstrating the FDMD System
  • I-SENSEGroup/ICCS showcasing their UAV-based victim detection platform
  • Visual Computing Lab (VCL) of CERTH/ITI presenting their AI-powered Decontamination Body Pose Estimation Tool
  • HELLENIC MINISTRY OF DEFENCE-EU&DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE providing end-user expertise and feedback

🔹 Vienna, Austria – hosted by Johanniter Research & Innovation Centre, where the remaining technologies were tested during an intensive three-day session. The recorded Piraeus demonstrations were also presented alongside these systems for review and analysis, providing a comprehensive overview of the activity.

The feedback gathered will be instrumental in guiding next-generation prototype development, ensuring improved performance, usability, and integration across systems.

A big thank you to all participants and partners for the successful collaboration and invaluable contributions throughout this test series!

 

VANOS S.A. attended the official launch of the Innovation Accelerator@Demokritos

On January 16th, VANOS had the privilege of attending the official launch of the Innovation Accelerator@Demokritos, the first Greek Dual-Use Technologies Accelerator. Organized by the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” and supported by HCDI as well as NATO DIANA, this event marked a significant milestone in advancing Greece’s technological and defense sectors.

The event featured a series of informative presentations by experts in defense, research and innovation, who shared their knowledge on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities. Discussions highlighted the critical importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in driving technological advancements that can both enhance national security and foster global competitiveness.

At the heart of this new initiative are groundbreaking research projects that focus on advancing innovations with tangible applications in both defense and civilian sectors. By aligning research efforts with the needs of both industries, these projects promise to enhance Europe’s and Greece’s strategic position and global competitiveness.

We’re proud to be part of this exciting new chapter in Greece’s technological journey and are eager to continue engaging with key players to drive forward these ambitious goals.

VANOS S.A. hosted a pilot for the “TALON” Project

From October 1st to October 2nd, our company proudly hosted at our facilities a pilot, which was conducted for the creation of a dataset for “Pilot Use Case 4 (UC4) – Human-Robot Collaboration”, a key part of the “TALON” Project.

TALON Project’s Pilot Use Case 4 focuses on advancing Industry 5.0 (I5.0) by enhancing human-robot interaction and collaboration in real-world industrial settings.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), M4D – Multimodal Data Fusion and Analytics Group, Information Technologies Institute (ITI), for their dedication and collaboration. Aligned with our commitment to innovation and research, VANOS S.A. supported by providing access to facilities, the data collection process for UC4, aimed at ultimately optimizing AI orchestration.

We look forward to building on our partnership and making advancements that will raise the standards for safety and efficiency in industrial operations.

TALON Project is under GA No. 101070181
Find more here  www.talon-project.eu

 

 

 

VANOS S.A. at the Research and Innovation Symposium for European Security and Defence 2024

It has been a great pleasure to participate at the Research and Innovation Symposium for European Security and Defence (RISE-SD 2024) in Chalkidiki, Greece, on the 16th and 17th of October.

At VANOS’s dedicated booth, we showcased our company’s R&D capabilities alongside innovative European projects. We also had the opportunity to meet with esteemed partners and the R&D Community and exchange ideas on Fighting Crime and Terrorism, Disaster and Crisis Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Cybersecurity and Border Management Research.

Moreover, the event featured engaging panels and workshops led by experts, European Commission officers, and key representatives from top R&D projects.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to discuss how we can contribute to a safer and more resilient future.

Stay tuned for more!

 

 

 

10-years VANOS Employees’ Blood Bank

On October 1st, VANOS S.A. hosted its second bi-annual blood donation event at our headquarters in Piraeus.

As we mark the 10th Anniversary of our Employee Blood Bank, established in 2014, we are proud of the consistent efforts and contribution of our dedicated team.

To our volunteers, thank you for making this event a success! We would also like to extend our appreciation to Attikon Hospital for its great contribution and guidance throughout the blood donation process!

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VANOS S.A. Training in “CBRN DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS” by CRISTANINI S.P.A.

At VANOS S.A. we understand the critical importance of safeguarding our forces and communities and invest in a team of experts, presenting our core pillars—Detection, Protection, and Disinfection.

We specialize in equipping and training personnel to effectively navigate a spectrum of challenges, ensuring robust preparedness against both known and emerging hazards.

In collaboration with Cristanini SpA, we aim to offer unparalleled expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to address issues in defense, civil protection, and specialized sectors of decontamination and CBRN detoxification. Our Defence & Public Safety Business Advisor, Mr. Konstantinos Ntetsikas, and Safety Consultant, Mr. Vasileios Papadopoulos, have successfully completed the training program at Cristanini Headquarters in Italy.

VANOS S.A., which is the sole distributor for Cristanini’s CBRN Decontamination Systems in Greece and Cyprus, visited the premises of Cristanini SpA from 30/07/2024 to 03/08/2024 and was trained in the use of the CBRN SANIJET C. 921 decontamination machine and in general the safety solutions offered.

We look forward to exploring your needs and provide state of the art solutions! Contact us at [email protected].

 

VANOS S.A. Certification in “SCBA & EEBD SYSTEMS, CALIBRATION & REPAIR” by DPI SEKUR

VANOS S.A. is delighted to announce that our executives Mr. Nikos Skalieris-General Manager & Mr. Panagiotis Spyropoulos-Technical Engineer, have successfully completed the training program and certification at DPI Sekur Headquarters in Italy.

This holistic solution is entrusted to our hands-on experience, based in our “Service Center”, which is now Certified for the Service, Calibration & Repair of all SCBA equipment.

VANOS S.A. is proud to share common values with our Partner DPI Sekur on a wider mission to preserve human lives, delivering high quality equipment and services.

We look forward to exploring your needs and provide state of the art solutions! Contact us at [email protected] .

 

VANOS S.A. at TeamUP Project’s 2nd Table-Top & Small-Scale Exercise

From the 12th until the 13th of June 2024, the Research and Development team of VANOS S.A.  actively engaged in the 2nd Table-Top and Small-Scale Exercise, in the Co-Creation Workshop as well as the consortium meeting, under the scope of the TeamUP project, at Campus Vesta in Ranst, Belgium.

This two-day joint activity, included the participation of CBRNe experts and non-experts in the Table Top Exercise, that simulated a chemical explosion in a collapsed building with participants engaging in SaR, DIM, resource Management, communication and Public relations and Decon.

The Small Scale Exercises focused on 5 scenarios including DIM-B in a public building, Donning and Doffing procedure, communication, DIM-R in traffic accident with radiologic source and triage.

Moreover, use cases, the tasks of each work package and the next steps of the project going forward were discussed, marking a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities of First Responders.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed partners at Campus Vesta for their exemplary hospitality and for providing an invaluable update on the latest methodologies in CBRNe incidents.

Stay tuned for more updates on our journey ahead!





 

 

VANOS S.A. at CERIS Annual Event 2024: Disaster-Resilient Societies – From Local to International Cooperation

VANOS S.A. was happy to attend the “CERIS Annual Event 2024: Disaster-Resilient Societies – From Local to International Cooperation” which was held in Brussels, Belgium, from the 5th until the 7th of June.

The event emphasized the importance of local and international cooperation in disaster risk reduction and resilience, and facilitated valuable exchanges of ideas among policy-makers, scientists, practitioners, SMEs and civil society organizations. This event is crucial to strengthening interagency, intercountry, cross-sector relationships and enhancing knowledge sharing, with the goal of fostering more effective and comprehensive disaster preparedness and response strategies.

In that respect, it was an honor to see the TeamUP Project being showcased among over 25 EU research and capacity-building initiatives.

 

 

 

VANOS S.A. at the 8th European Civil Protection Forum

From the 4th until the 5th of June 2024, VANOS S.A. along with I-SENSEGroup/ICCS & Johanniter International proudly showcased our latest & upcoming technologies through the TeamUP project at the European Civil Protection Forum 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, which is organised biennially by the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

Our stand, where NIGHTINGALE Project & MED1stMR were also presented, provided an excellent platform to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, civil protection authorities, first responders, EU institutions, the scientific community, as well as the private sector.

The forum facilitated valuable discussions on disaster resilience and aimed at enhancing civil protection and disaster response capabilities.