At Polyscope Polymers, we offer innovative solutions for customers in the specialty chemicals and technical plastics industries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with sales offices in Singapore, Shanghai (China), and Exton (US), we guarantee a worldwide service to customers in the electronics, coating, packaging, optical displays, automotive, and healthcare markets.
Our mission is to support companies in developing successful solutions for tomorrow's needs, today. We do this by developing new business models and building strong partnerships across the value chain. As a young, entrepreneurial company, sustainability and environmental awareness are our top priority. We strive to grow in a safe, trustworthy, empowering, and socially responsible way.
At Polyscope Polymers, we offer innovative solutions for customers in the specialty chemicals and technical plastics industries. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with sales offices in Singapore, Shanghai (China), and Exton (US), we guarantee a worldwide service to customers in the electronics, coating, packaging, optical displays, automotive, and healthcare markets.
Our mission is to support companies in developing successful solutions for tomorrow's needs, today. We do this by developing new business models and building strong partnerships across the value chain. As a young, entrepreneurial company, sustainability and environmental awareness are our top priority. We strive to grow in a safe, trustworthy, empowering, and socially responsible way.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
12. Failure
Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
Failure is a critical part of innovation
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13. Failure
Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
Supercritical Fluids
• Launched 2001 as world’s first conOnuous, high
pressure supercriOcal fluid reactor
• Laboratory, pilot plant and commercial scale
producOon
• PotenOal for faster, cleaner chemistry
15. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
Grant Funding
Supply Chain
Development
Time!
Publicity
AuthenOcaOon
Process
Development
16. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
We selected a scalable high shear exfoliaOon route:
Ø Ambient condiOons.
Ø No ultra-sonicaOon.
Ø No aggressive chemistry.
Ø Range of solvents – including water.
Liquid
phase
exfoliaOon
3D RMs
Solvent
Dispersant
2D material
producOon
ExfoliaOon of 2D from 3D
by high shear.
Ø Range of mineral raw materials.
Ø Scalable mineral processing.
Ø Products are stabilised 2D dispersions and
powders.
Developed in CollaboraOon
with AMBER at
Trinity College Dublin.
Full scienOfic details have been published: Paton,
Coleman et al.,
Scalable producOon of large quanOOes of defect-free,
few-layer graphene by shear-exfoliaOon in liquids
Nature Materials Volume: 13, Pages:624–630 (2014)
The Direct Liquid ExfoliaOon Process
17. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
The Direct Liquid ExfoliaOon Process
Liquid
phase
exfoliaOon
3D RMs
Solvent
Dispersant
2D material
production
Exfoliation of 2D from
3D by high shear.
Polishing
Polishing step
Optional fine
polishing to control
number of layers
Product
TesOng
Quality
Assurance
Product Testing &
process monitoring.
Separator
2D/3D separation
Separation and
recycle of 3D RM.
3D RMs
Wash unit
Washing
Modulation and control
of dispersion
concentration
surfactant
Tunable process allows for flexible design of 2D Materials products
Patent protected process
18. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
The Direct Liquid ExfoliaOon Process
• Developed with funding support
from EU H2020
• Manufacturing capacity for Elicarb®
Graphene products 20 tonne/yr.
• Ambient processing with no
oxidaOon chemistry – giving prisOne,
non-oxidised products.
• Flexibility to manufacture range of
2D products including Elinova®
Boron Nitride and Elinova®
Molydenum Disulfide.
• Tunability to manufacture range of
product grades from few-layer to
mulO-layer
19. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
Graphene – the product!
Elicarb® Graphene Epoxy Dispersion
15% w/w Dispersion of Elicarb® Materials
Grade Graphene in Epoxy Resin
22. Performance Chemicals / Custom Manufacture / Advanced Materials
Other 2D Materials
Strong bonds within plane , weak bonds between planes
2D Boron Nitride
• Chemically manufactured material
• White powder
• Honeycomb structure of alternaOng B and N atoms
• High dielectric material
• Chemically inert ceramic
• Very high thermal conducOvity
• Mechanical strengthening
• Gas and chemical barrier
Boron nitride (h-BN) Graphite
Graphene
• Natural mineral – exisOng mining industry
• Black powder
• Honeycomb structure of C atoms
• High electrical conducOvity
• Chemically inert carbon
• Very high thermal conducOvity
• Mechanical strengthening
• Gas and chemical barrier.