Sponsors

IMEC (Gold Sponsor)

IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre) is a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. Founded in 1984, IMEC collaborates with industry giants, academic institutions, and governments to drive advances in semiconductor technology, AI, sensors, quantum computing, and healthcare electronics.

Its state-of-the-art cleanrooms and interdisciplinary research environment make it a global reference point for chip design, photonic integration, and energy-efficient systems. IMEC plays a key role in shaping future technologies and contributes significantly to Europe's strategic autonomy in high-tech sectors. (website)

Durham Magneto Optics Ltd (Gold Sponsor)

Durham Magneto Optics Ltd (DMO) is a pioneering UK-based company specializing in advanced instrumentation for the study and characterization of magnetic and quantum materials. Founded as a spin-off from Durham University, DMO is internationally recognized for its expertise in magneto-optical imaging, Kerr microscopy, and cryogenic magnet systems tailored for research in magnetism, spintronics, and superconductivity.

At the core of DMO’s product line is the NanoMOKE3, a state-of-the-art magneto-optical Kerr effect microscope, offering high-resolution imaging and fast hysteresis loop measurements. Designed with modularity and precision in mind, DMO’s systems empower academic and industrial researchers to probe magnetic domains, magnetic switching, and thin film dynamics with unmatched clarity and sensitivity.

DMO combines cutting-edge optical technology with robust software integration, enabling intuitive control and automated data acquisition. With a global client base and a strong commitment to customer support, Durham Magneto Optics continues to shape the frontier of magnetic materials research.

Explore the invisible — visualize the magnetic. (DMO website)

Höganäs (Gold Sponsor)

Höganäs is a global leader in metal powder technology, offering innovative solutions that empower industries to create more efficient, sustainable, and high-performance products. With a history dating back to 1797, Höganäs has evolved into the world's largest producer of powdered metals, serving over 3,000 customers across 75 countries.

Höganäs' extensive portfolio encompasses over 3,500 products, including iron, nickel, cobalt, and advanced ceramic powders. These materials are integral to various applications such as:

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): High-purity metal powders produced using vacuum induction melting inert gas (VIGA) atomization enable the creation of complex, lightweight components with exceptional mechanical properties .

Pressing and Sintering: Tailored powders like Astaloy® CrA offer enhanced mechanical properties and dimensional stability for automotive components and other structural parts.

Surface Coating and Welding: Specialized powders provide wear resistance and corrosion protection, extending the lifespan of tools and machinery.

Soft Magnetic Applications: Iron-based powders are used in electric motors and inductors, contributing to energy-efficient solutions

Quantum Design Europe (Silver Sponsor)

Quantum Design Europe is a leading distributor and service provider of high-precision scientific instruments across Europe. With headquarters in Pfungstadt, Germany, and offices throughout Europe, Quantum Design Europe offers a broad portfolio of advanced instrumentation for research and industrial applications.

Quantum Design Europe specializes in providing equipment and solutions in the following domains:

• Magnetism and Material Science: Instruments for measuring magnetic and physical properties of materials.

• Spectroscopy and Imaging: Tools for spectroscopic analysis and high-resolution imaging.

• Cryogenics and Optics: Cryogenic systems and optical components for various applications.

• Light and Lasers: Laser systems and light sources for scientific research.

• Life Sciences: Equipment tailored for biological and medical research

Their product range includes systems like the Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS), Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS), VersaLab, OptiCool, and DynaCool, among others.

The company emphasizes customer support and technical expertise, ensuring that clients receive not only high-quality instruments but also the necessary support to utilize them effectively.For more detailed information about their products and services, you can visit their official website: Quantum Design Europe.

QNAMI (Siver Sponsor)

Qnami is a Swiss quantum technology company specializing in nanoscale magnetic imaging using quantum sensorsbased on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the University of Basel, Qnami develops cutting-edge instruments that leverage the quantum properties of NV centers to explore magnetic phenomena at the atomic and nanoscale level.

Qnami’s technology is built on quantum diamond sensors, where NV centers (atomic-scale defects in diamond) act as ultra-sensitive, room-temperature magnetometers. These sensors enable non-invasive, high-resolution imaging of magnetic fields down to nanometer scales and quantitative measurements of magnetic textures and spin structures. The sensors can also operate in cryogenic environments and under magnetic fields.

Qnami’s instruments are used by universities, national labs, and high-tech companies working on quantum materials & topological magnets, magnetic imaging (skyrmions & spin textures) and superconductors & correlated electron systems. (QNAMI website)

CRYOGENIC (Bronze Sponsor)

Cryogenic is a UK-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of high-field superconducting magnets and low-temperature measurement systems. Established in 1991 and headquartered in London, the company has become a leading supplier of cryogen-free technology, eliminating the need for liquid helium in many of its systems.

Cryogenic has developed systems that operate without liquid helium, utilizing mechanical refrigerators and a closed-loop helium gas circuit. This innovation addresses the scarcity and high cost of liquid helium, offering a more sustainable and maintenance-friendly solution. The company provides a range of instruments for low-temperature measurements, including Vibrating Sample Magnetometers (VSM), AC susceptibility, resistivity, Hall effect, heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and Seebeck effect measurements. Cryogenic Limited offers research magnet systems capable of generating magnetic fields up to 20 Tesla using NbSn and up to 25 Tesla or more with High-Temperature Superconductor (HTS) insert coils. Their product line includes NMR, MRI, and ESR magnets and systems, ultra-low temperature He₃ and dilution refrigerator systems down to 10 mK, and low-temperature platforms for Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) systems down to 30 mK.

Belgium Physical Society (Bronze Sponsor)

The Belgian Physical Society (BPS) — or Société Belge de Physique (SBP) in French, Belgische Natuurkundige Vereniging (BNV) in Dutch — is the national organization representing the physics community in Belgium. It serves as a platform for promoting the advancement, communication, and education of physics in all its branches. Its mission is to foster scientific exchange among physicists, encourage young scientists, and promote the role of physics in society, education, and innovation.

The BPS organizes scientific meetings, including the Annual Physics Conference, which gathers researchers and students across Belgium, supports physics education and outreach initiatives in schools and universities and collaborates with European and international physics societies, such as the European Physical Society (EPS).

Reflecting the multilingual nature of Belgium, the BPS operates in French, Dutch, and English. (Website of the BPS)