Get to know… Charlène & Stéphanie!

‘We both have a lot of experience in semen analysis and in the reproduction of equine, bovine, porcine and various other species in general,’ says Stéphanie. ‘At IMV, we create innovative, high-quality products, and we support customers in using these products and including them in their processes. We are present in the field to support customers and validate products in real-life conditions. To ensure high quality, we follow a rigorous product validation process in the field.’

How innovative products are developed and field validation works 

Stéphanie is primarily involved in the early stages of new product development. She gathers input from the marketing department or generates ideas based on customer feedback. Then, she works on creating a product. 

‘R&D is like cooking. To create a new cake recipe (e.g.: a semen preservation medium), we can either rely on existing recipes (e.g.: scientific studies published in journals) or start from scratch. We then seek to improve these recipes by adding or changing ingredients, their qualities and quantities. We also collaborate with research institutes to help us develop even more innovative products,’ explains Charlène. 

As an R&D project manager, Stéphanie brings together members from various IMV Technologies departments such as marketing, research and development, supply chain, manufacturing and sales, to build a project team. Together, they work on developing a new idea (e.g., a new semen preservation medium) until proof of concept is achieved. Once this is obtained, field trials are set up with Charlène’s “Field Application” team and partner customers. 

‘We set up and rigorously monitor the field validation trials with our partner customers to simulate real conditions of use,’ Charlène explains. ‘Once the protocol is written, we run the trial, collect the data, analyze it, and use the results to produce scientific articles or marketing materials like flyers.’

Field support 

Customers occasionally encounter difficulties with a product or process. In such cases, the Field Application team, sometimes supported by R&D staff, visits to assist, identify the problem, and work on finding the root cause. 

The problem may be linked to incorrect product usage, poor integration into the process, environmental factors impacting product conditions, lack of employee training, and so on. 

Stéphanie and Charlène visiting the Netherlands! 

Led by our colleague Corine, Stéphanie and Charlène will visit the Netherlands on October 30 and 31. They’re excited to check in with our customers, with a primary focus on equine applications. They hope to gain inspiration and discuss how reproductive methods differ within the country and between countries, as well as explore how our products can be used in different ways. They’re also eager to learn about new needs that can inspire the development of future products and ideas.

NEW – Wahl KM Supera

This cordless clipper offers complete freedom of movement. With its powerful motor, clipping is quick and effortless, while the whisper-quiet sound of just 68 dB ensures a calm experience for the horse. The ergonomic and well-balanced design makes the clipper comfortable to hold.

A convenient innovation is the patented LOCKGUARD system, which prevents the blade carrier from folding unexpectedly. This allows you to clean or change the blades in a snap. The KM Supera comes with two interchangeable batteries, each providing up to 180 minutes of clipping time. An LED indicator shows the battery percentage and a battery fully charges in just 100 minutes.

The upgraded, brushless motor with Constant Speed Control automatically adjusts the speed, making even the thickest coats easy to handle. Despite its power, the clipper weighs only 380 grams and features an elegant, functional design. 380 g and has an elegant and functional design.

The KM Supera comes with a durable precision 1.5 mm (#10) Prime series blade made from high-quality materials for a professional finish. Additionally, a fully interchangeable blade assortment is available. You can safely store the clipper in the included softshell case. fully interchangeable blades range available. You can store it safely in the included softshell case.

SPECIAL OFFER - A.I. starterkit equine

The starter kit includes a box filled with:

  • 1 Grease trap
  • 1 litre Sempersept
  • 25 insemination pipettes
  • 25 syringes 20ml
  • 1 bag of cotton wool ór a roll of paper
  • 1 tube of priority care (sterile lubricant)
  • 1 box of insemination gloves

IRIS Printer in use at Team Nijhof

Several customers have shown their interest in the new IRIS printer, including Team Nijhof. In mid-July the installation of this system took place, provided by our French colleague Cyril Gouret of IMV Technologies. Hans Jubbega from NIFA joined him during this process.

Within no time, Cyril had the device installed and ready to use. Because of staff availability, we decided to go back the following day for a detailed explanation and demonstration of the system. Since then, the printer is completely installed and in operation.

SATISFIED CUSTOMER

We look back at a successful installation and instruction provided by Cyril. Furthermore, we would like to thank Team Nijhof for their hospitality, and we wish them a pleasant working experience with the IRIS printer.

INTERESTED?

Would you like more information about the new IRIS Printer? Please contact us at info@nifa.nl.