VANOS S.A. participated in the first Full-Scale Trial (FST1) of the European research project TeamUP, held from 24–28 August 2026 at the SDMIS training site in Saint-Priest, Lyon, France. Hosted by SDMIS and the Laboratoire de Recherche ENSP / Research Laboratory ENSP, the trial brought together technology providers, first responders and CBRN-E practitioners to evaluate the TeamUP solutions under near-operational conditions.
For VANOS, the trial marked an important milestone in the development of the Fast Deployable Mass Decontamination System (FDMD). Following months of development, laboratory testing and continuous refinement, the FDMD was deployed and operated within realistic CBRN-E response scenarios as part of the wider TeamUP technological ecosystem.
Throughout the week, the VANOS team supported the deployment and operation of the system and provided hands-on training to participating practitioners. The activities enabled the assessment of key aspects including rapid deployment, practical operation, usability and integration within the broader decontamination workflow.
Direct engagement with first responders also provided valuable operational feedback, supporting the further refinement of the FDMD and helping ensure that its development remains aligned with real operational requirements.
Through its participation in TeamUP, VANOS continues to strengthen its R&D capabilities and contribute to the development of practical, field-oriented technologies supporting preparedness and response to complex CBRN-E incidents.
A sincere thank you to SDMIS and the Laboratoire de Recherche ENSP/Research Laboratory ENSP for hosting the trial, and to all first responders, practitioners and TeamUP partners who contributed their expertise, feedback and collaboration throughout the week.
The experience and results gathered in Lyon will now contribute to the next stage of validation, ahead of TeamUP’s second Full-Scale Trial in Athens, taking place from 19–23 October 2026.
