PickMol™ technology in Food quality control
A flow cell designed to maintain a stable laminar airflow carrying volatile analytes has been developed. The detection efforts targeted three non-specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) linked to bacterial metabolic activity: Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) Methyl...
PickMol™ technology in micro- & nano-plastics detection
It was demonstrated that PickMol™ technology enables effective detection of micro- and nano-plastics in water from a variety of sources, including: pure laboratory water water from grots water from natural environments The micro- and nano-plastics detection...
PickMol™ technology in pathogens detection – SARS-CoV-2 case
Problem: building a Raman/SERS-based diagnostic instrument capable of real-time, in vivo, in situ, characterization of pathogens - routine point-of-care (POC) tests 1. Design of peptides that bind Spike protein of SARS--COV-2 coronavirus: Receptor bindine...
PickMol™ technology in glyphosate detection in water
Address a global problem: Glyphosate is an active ingredient in the herbicide, Roundup Toxicity of glyphosate: Anthony SAMSEL and Stephanie SENEFFGlyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance, Interdisciplinary Toxicology, 6(4), 2013....
Internal report of water sample measurement by PickMol technology, LABAQUA, Alicante, 11.-12.8.2022
Saftra Photonics shares the results of interal report of Glyphosate and MCPA detection done in LABAQUA in August 2022 here: Report Labaqua Suez.
Interview with Prof. Miškovský on the occasion of the international water day
RTVS International water day - Interview with Prof. Miškovský
SAFTRA Photonics and PickMol technology application: State-of-Art Control of Water Quality in Moldova
Plant pest prevention through technology-guided monitoring and site-specific control (PURPEST)
Call: HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01 (European Horizon project) Type of action: HORIZON-RIA Proposal number: 101060634 Duration: 2022-2026 Activity: HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01-04 Webpage: https://www.purpest.eu/ Abstract: The EU requires rapid and effective actions...
Saftra Photonics is going to exhibit at the DUBAI 2020 EXPO
We are proud to announce that Saftra Photonics Ltd. was chosen by the Slovak government representatives to officially represent the Slovak republic at the DUBAI 2020 EXPO - Climate and Biodiversity Week. Safta Photonics Ltd. and PickMolTM Technology will be presented...
Development of nanosensor photonic systems for rapid virus detection using directed evolution of protein platforms: the case of SARS-CoV-2 (BioPickMol)
Call: OPII-VA/DP/2020/9. -01 Type of action: Operational Program Integrated Infrastructure of the Slovak Republic - 311000 Proposal number: NFPP313010AUW6 Duration: 2021-2023 Partner: University of P. J. Safarik, Kosice, Slovakia Abstract: The aim of the project was...
PickMol technology applied for multiplexing chip used for direct extractionless detections of pesticide molecules in milk was validated according to environmental test methods (CEN guide 2013)
SAFTRA photonics has completed the procedure for the standardisation process of the PickMolTM technology to verify it as an approved reference method for high-sensitive screening of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) (pollutant molecules) in MILK SAMPLES in a mode of MULTIPLEXING ANALYSIS and DIRECT EXTRACTION-LESS DETECTION. The validation tasks were performed according to the “Validation of environmental […]
PickMol technology applied for direct detection of pesticides in milk samples
PickMol technology applied for “multiplexing chip” was validated according to environmental test methods (CEN guide 2013)
Slovak Matchmaking Fair Bratislava 2019
Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) organized on October 24, 2019 Slovak Matchmaking Fair Bratislava 2019. Your current and most prestigious international SARIO events belonging to the strategic activities of SARIO and the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic. Possible CVTIs and SARIOs are also involved in these “Science for Practice” events, involving […]
FORBES 2019
The 6th annual event of Forbes Technology took place in Bratislava on 26.9.2019. All-day program offered to invited entrepreneurs a chance to communicate what is their main business mission within topic: Innovation in Business 2019. The presentations took the form of moderated speaking on stage. Our PickMolTM technology promotion has been placed in panel “Business […]
New design of PickMol products uncovered
The company has introduced the brand new product design of PickMol RAMASCOPE. The PickMol technology is now represented not only by its unique technology features but also by its unique design. Simplistic approach has resulted in a timeless design language reflecting the core values of the product – reliability, ease-to-use and portability. Also, a new […]
PickMol showcased to United Nations experts
With the ambition to make the pollution monitoring more affordable for developing countries and address any organic pollutants SAFTRA photonics was honored to exhibit at the United Nations high-profile event in Geneva. The bi-annual meetings of the conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions took place early May 2019. PickMol by […]
PickMol validated according to environmental test methods (CEN guide 2013) – sensitivity validation
Come and see PickMol at PITTCON 2019 in Philadelphia
Experience the US premiere of the Plasmonic Raman Scattering solution PickMol. The company will exhibit on 19-21 March at the PITTCON 2019 Expo in Philadelphia. Hands-on presentation of the ultra-fast ultra-sensitive solution PickMol with the water quality screening use case will be performed in booth 734 in the New exhibitor area. Book a meeting and personalised […]
PickMol is the new product brand
Global expansion of SAFTRA photonics has challenged the product name, that has gained multiple successes for the company. Unfortunately, NanoScreen was not a globally protectable trademark. The new name PickMol is a beginning of a new era, when the company has grown from a spin-off to a company economically active on market introducing its solutions […]
Startup Awards 2017 has boosted the company potential
Exactly a year ago, SAFTRA photonics has been awarded the FutureNow Startup Awards 2017, the most prestigious Slovak early entrepreneur prize. It has been a great achievement and boost for the company potential. In the period prior to the final event, we experienced the boot camp – a weekend-long gathering of start-ups, mentors and investors. […]
End-to-end detection system introduced
First of its kind analytical detection system for low concentrations of organic substances in water was introduced by SAFTRA photonics. As the company CEO Pavol Miskovsky said, it is a milestone for the worldwide analytical industry. By scaling a complex laboratory for water pollution testing into a suitcase size the detection system brings the […]
SAFTRA photonics at China International Industry Fair in Shanghai
NanoScreen stands out in Brussels
NanoScreen exhibited at Asia Water Expo
SAFTRA photonics builds US-connections
As a part of the NanoScreen product strategy, the company has started its active presence on the North American continent. With the kind support of the Slovak-American Foundation the team has participated to two business trips in February 2018. Pavol Miskovsky and Daniel Jancura joined the 62nd Biophysical Society Meeting in San Francisco. Their primary […]
Proud winner of Startup Awards 2017
Saftra Photonics goes to Startup Awards 2017 finals
Saftra Photonics team represented by CEO Pavol Miskovsky and project manager Miroslav Konecny has succeeded in a tough competition and passed to finals of the Startup Awards 2017. Mentors and investors appreciated the business plan and technology excellence of NanoScreen project. Final pitch takes place in Slovak National Theatre on 1 December 2017. Tickets available […]
In the glow of media reflectors
Recent victory of Saftra Photonics in the Startup Awards 2017 has attracted significant attention of media and investors. Their primary interest was about the product itself – the NanoScreen sensing chip and its long-term vision. But also the story of the team behind and a broader context of activities have got their space. (photo by […]
NanoScreen project kick-off
The project team of Saftra Photonics, RECETOX and CSIC has gathered in Bratislava to kick off NanoScreen project activities. The aim was to introduce team roles, build a team spirit and achieve a common vision of project goals. Project coordinator Pavol Miskovsky has introduced the work plan and its interdependencies. A plan for the first […]
Company fundraises 1.2 mil. EUR
Saftra Photonics has become the first Slovak company to win SME Instruments Phase II since the start of EC programme Horizon 2020. Project will advance the existing prototype of NanoScreen chip by validation in certified lab and allow the market entry in 2019. Planned project costs of 1.7 mil. EUR will be covered by 70% […]
Disruptive portable device for pre-screening of Persistent Organic Pollutants –POPs- in food products and water (NanoScreen)
Call: H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017 (European Horizon 2020 project) Funding scheme: SME- phase 1 & phase 2 Duration: 2017 - 2019 Proposal number: 766742 Activity: SMEInst-07-2016-2017 Abstract: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds produced by...
