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We are what we do

At Carbyon, our daily work revolves around pioneering advancements in direct air capture technology to combat climate change. Our team of engineers and researchers is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that can efficiently remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. Here’s a glimpse of what we do.

We could split our work into four main activities that are all intertwined:

Developing a high capacity and fast sorbent with a long lifetime to maximize CO2 uptake and minimize the required energy. In our chemical labs in Eindhoven, the lab team produces samples to realize our latest ideas for the best sorbent. These samples are then tested by our researchers with our own characterization equipment. The output data is then processed by our software team, to be analyzed by the researchers. The results are included in the models of our modeling team, and together they decide on the next steps.

Around this sorbent, we are engineering & testing the most efficient machine to optimize the functioning of our sorbent The output of the models of the sorbent is used to establish the most efficient machine concept around the sorbent. Engineers start sketching how that concept could be realized and create fundamental proof of concepts to test individual functions. When ideas succeed, the design is further detailed and produced. Our engineers define a thorough test plan to prove that it captures CO2 with a low energy demand. Results are going back into the models of the modeling engineers who start to think about further optimizations.

In the meantime, we are preparing to scale both the sorbent and machine production. If we want to make a true impact, we need more than a test machine. We need to be able to produce thousands of machines and kilograms of sorbent per year. Our operations team are developing the best manufacturing techniques, thinking about quality and compliance and talking to suppliers and manufacturers to see how we can realize our ideas on a mass scale.

All of these activities combined come together in a commercially viable and affordable product. Our machines will be sold to customers worldwide. Our business development team and impact creation team are the linking-pins between our organization and the outside world. It's about analyzing (emerging) markets & building partnerships. Market- and customer needs are being translated into technical requirements. Ultimately, to ensure our product suits the customers' needs seamlessly and to install our machines all over the world.

It's pretty unique to start from scratch. Kicking off with a problem that doesn't have a clear solution yet. With that you'll be given the freedom to research, invent, simulate, design and - ultimately - test your ideas. It's really cool to see your designs coming to life. Especially if you realize your designs contribute to a cleaner world. Next to that, this broadly oriented role, supports me in my steep learning curve. I simply love it!

- Thomas Jansen, Mechanical Engineer

One team, many competences

Carbyon is developing a machine to tackle climate change — one of humankind's biggest trials. That requires a team brimming with a combination of skills, viewpoints and experiences. With that on our side, we're confident we'll win the day. Right now, we're still a small (but mighty) team. There are no departments or subteams, all for one and one for all. However, we need structure to optimize our workflow. That's why, instead of departments, we are organized in Competence Groups, aligning people with similar skills to learn from each other. Each Competence Group has a Competence Group Manager, helping to divide workload and support personal growth. At the moment, we have the following Competences on board, and we hope to expand them in the future!

Competence Groups

SORBENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Physicists and chemical researchers producing and testing samples of sorbent to maximize capturing efficiency.

MODELING

Mechanical engineers and physicists developing models to explain and predict the behavior of our sorbent and machines.

ENGINEERING

Mechanical, mechatronics and electrical engineers developing machines around the sorbent to optimize total performance.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Computer scientists and software engineers developing software to process test data and control machines.

MANUFACTURING

Engineers and operations experts developing and sourcing manufacturing techniques to produce our sorbent and machines on large scale.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project managers guiding the project teams in all other Competence Groups to achieve their goals.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Experts on, for instance, IP, people and culture and communications, supporting Carbyon to grow in a future-proof and sustainable way.

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