The object
Jan Čmelík advanced needle-free electrospinning technology used in Elmarco's Nanospider production lines. The manufacturing hardware makes continuous, stable nanofibre output feasible at industrial scale, supplying lightweight materials for high-efficiency filters, medical dressings, electronics and specialised textiles.
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What Jan did
Named by the EPO for advancing Elmarco's needle-free electrospinning technology for industrial nanofibre manufacture.
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Why it matters
The EPO selected Čmelík and Elmarco as a 2026 SMEs finalist for making nanofibre manufacturing reliable at industrial scale.
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Living-status check
The EPO's dated 13 May 2026 finalists release names Čmelík, positive evidence he was alive in 2026.