Exhibitor Company Descriptions

 

Acme Cryogenics, Inc. – Booth 215
Acme Cryogenics, Inc. was established in 1969.  Today, we are North America’s leading manufacturer of cryogenic and industrial gas equipment and systems with a proud history of innovation, responsive customer service, and responsible environmental stewardship.  The company provides engineering design, fabrication, installation, and field services to the aerospace, pharmaceutical, semi-conductor, medical gas, food freezing/packaging, and industrial gas industries with a product offering unmatched in the industry today. Please visit our website at www.acmecryo.com to see how we can deliver for you. We are a one stop shop for all your equipment needs.
Website:http://www.acmecryo.com

 

Advanced Research Systems – Booth 201
Advanced Research Systems (ARS) provides a complete liquid helium free cryogenic solution for low temperature (4K) material characterization and OEM applications. ARS manufactured pneumatic drive closed cycle cryocoolers are ideally suited for R&D applications where low temperature and low vibrations are important. ARS is uniquely qualified to design and manufacture customized cryogenic solutions as we can seamlessly integrate our cryocoolers into the final design. Cryogenic probe stations and cryostats with standard and custom configurations are available for a wide range of applications including electrical transport, magnetic properties, micro-spectroscopy, neutron science, optical spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, etc.
Website: http://www.arscryo.com

 

Air Liquide – Booths 409 & 508
Air Liquide advanced Technologies (AL-aT) provides custom and standard innovative cryogenic solutions for Scientific Research, Space Industry, High Temperature Superconductivity, new energies.
AL-aT designs and manufactures helium, nitrogen, hydrogen, methane, biogas and LNG liquefaction and helium refrigeration systems, and manages cryogenic fluids storage and transportation. AL-aT supplies some of the largest cryogenic installations worldwide: CERN, KSTAR, ITER, JT-60SA and Ras Laffan site, Qatar. We also offer high-end solutions for production, management, storage and distribution of cooling-power to orbital systems and the European launcher Ariane.
Website: http://www.airliquideadvancedtechnologies.com

 

attocube systems Inc. – Booth 303
attocube  is market leader in the development and  manufacturing of low temperature measurement systems, which allow for a wide range of research techniques such as AFM, MFM, SHPM, confocal & RAMAN microscopy as well as 3D transport measurements. Its cutting-edge research cryostats offer unmatched and proven low mechanical vibrations, unprecedented low acoustic noise levels, and exceptional temperature stability. attocube’s latest innovation – the attoDRY800 – is the world’s first cryo-optical table with integrated cold breadboard which is the perfect choice low temperature platform for challenging quantum optics experiments. Nano-precise positioning systems and interferometric sensor solutions complete attocube’s product portfolio.
Website: http://www.attocube.com

 

Barber-Nichols Inc. – Booth 308
Since 1974 Barber-Nichols has been a world leader in the design and manufacture of circulators, blowers, compressors, and pumps for cryogenic applications. Barber-Nichols has experience with helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and more at temperatures reaching 2.4 Kelvin. Barber-Nichols is known for its highly reliable, hermetically sealed equipment that minimizes heat leak.
Website: http://www.barber-nichols.com

 

Chart Qdrive – Booth 301
Qdrive manufactures low vibration, no maintenance, highly reliable, acoustic Stirling (pulse tube) cryocoolers for applications requiring cooling loads up to 1000 watts at 77k. Each unit is driven by two of Qdrive’s renowned STAR linear reciprocating motors with clearance seal pistons, providing wear free operation with no lubrication required. Qdrive’s design is completely absent of cold moving parts or seals, eliminating maintenance that is required of most other technologies. These advantages are accompanied by competitive pricing in both small and large quantities, making them ideal not only for laboratory use but also for HTS, medical, military and aerospace applications.
Website: http://www.qdrive.com

 

Cryofab, Inc. / Cryocomp. – Booths 200 & 202
Cryofab, Inc. is a manufacturer and service provider of cryogenic equipment and accessories for all liquid cryogens. Custom fabrications, OEM fabrications, and a full line of standard containers, vessels and accessories, depict our product mix. Customizing ability allows Cryofab to design and build singular experimental units as well as prototypes that lead to high or small production products. In house engineering can assist in product development.
Cryocomp, a division of Cryofab, Inc., specializes in vacuum valves, vacuum relief valves, pipe- and tube-sized bayonet assemblies, vapor vents and heaters, and helium control valves.
Manufacturing capabilities include, but are not limited to: Double Wall Vacuum Vessels, Tanks, Containers, Vacuum Jacketed Valves, Cryogenic Bayonets, Vacuum Sealoff Valves and Operators for Re-evacuation, VJ Pipe Manifolds, Chambers, Pressure Vessels, Cold Gas Generators, Cold Traps, Purifiers, Transfer Lines, and V.J. Piping.
Websites: http://www.cryofab.com; http://www.cryocomp.com/

 

Cryogenic Control Systems, Inc. – Booth 306
Manufacturers of precision electronic instrumentation for both laboratory and industrial process control applications. Cryo-con offers a full line of cryogenic temperature controllers, monitors, cryogenic accessories and temperature sensors. Instruments feature a wide temperature range (operation from 20mK to over 1500K), network connectivity and support a wider variety of temperature sensors than any other manufacturer. Stable, accurate measurements with customer requested features for cryogen free systems, super conducting magnets, probe stations, distributed systems and general laboratory applications. We will be highlighting our latest monitor line, the Model 18i/14i, an eight or four channel cryogenic temperature monitor with Modbus, industrial grade security, embedded 2.0 server and data logging.
Website: http://www.cryocon.com

 

Cryomagnetics, Inc. – Booth 300
Cryomagnetics is a premier manufacturer of superconducting magnets, systems, related electronic instrumentation and cryogenic accessories. Efficient designs allow for smaller cryocooler use (dry) or less helium consumption (wet). Single or multi-axis designs are available in standard and high field configurations. In-house manufacturing of complete wet or dry systems by our team of certified fabricators assures the highest quality. We back that with an industry best, 2-year warranty.
Built for the unique demands of superconducting magnets, the Model 4G power supplies feature unrivaled performance and standard features. Also available: LM-510 Liquid Cryogen Level Monitor, Model 612/614 Temperature Monitor and GM-700 Gaussmeter.
Website: http://www.cryomagnetics.com

 

Cryomech, Inc. – Booths 206 & 208
Cryomech, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced cryocooler solutions for new and existing applications as requested by our unique and diverse customer base. Our vast product line includes the largest capacity GM cryocoolers on the market ranging from 100W @25K up to 600W @77K, Pulse Tube Cryocoolers from 0.25W – 1.5W at 4.2K, six different sizes of Liquid Nitrogen Plants, Liquid Helium Plants with liquefaction rates of 15, 22, 40 and 60 liters per day, Helium Reliquefiers and Helium Recovery Systems.
Website: http://www.cryomech.com

 

CryoVac low temperature technology – Booth 115
CryoVac is a long established company based in Germany and the leading supplier for customized cryogenic solutions.
We offer a broad range of cryogenic equipment, open/closed cycle (refrigerator) systems, with sizes ranging from table top to room size cryostat. We offer systems from the mK-range up to 800K. We have provide solutions for nearly all experimental requirements at low temperature. We offer a broad-range of accessories, e.g. temperature-controller, transfer-line, etc.. Design and engineering of our systems is done in close cooperation with our customers, starting from the first idea and initial design, to ensure the best solution for your experiment or application. You can either choose from a broad-range of starting-designs, customizable to the very last detail or challenge us with your unique problem.
Website: http://www.cryovac.de

 

CryoWorks, Inc. – Booth 512
From a simple flex hose to an entire complex piping system, CryoWorks provides a wide range of new and used products for the storage, distribution and transfer of cryogenic fluids. They specialize in “complex” system design, engineering services, project management, repairs, service and turnkey installations. Components include flexible and rigid VJ piping systems (meets ANSI B31.3 Process Piping Code), dynamic and static vacuum piping systems, hybrid systems, VJ flex hoses, valves, manifolds, vacuum chamber valve boxes, bulk supply tanks, vaporizers, phase separators, controls, bayonets, field joints, keepfulls, vent heaters, reservoirs, LN2 dosers/injectors, temp chambers, e-stop valves and oxygen sensors.
Website: http://www.cryoworks.net

 

Demaco Holland B.V. – Booth 103
Demaco is the leading knowledge driven cryogenic infrastructure partner for industrial scientific institutes, gas companies and EPC contractors world-wide. Our team of cryogenic specialists, Cryogeniuses, is committed in supporting our partners in their daily effort to transport and condition all liquefied gasses. By advising on, designing, engineering, manufacturing, testing and installing customer specific vacuum insulated solutions of superior quality we continuously provide the highest yielding infrastructure in the industry.
Website: http://www.demaco.nl

 

DH Industries – Booth 314
DH Industries has several concepts available to build systems for various scientific, industrial, HTS and LNG projects, requiring cryogenic cooling.
Our systems produce high capacity cooling power on-site, which is distributed through the application for heat removal. Typical temperatures are in the range of 15-150K, with either gaseous helium or (sub-cooled) LN2 as heat transfer medium.
The two main components used are the Stirling Cryogenerator to create cooling power and our CryoZone helium CryoFans and LN2 pumps to transfer heat.
Website: http://www.dh-industries.com

 

Eden Cryogenics – Booth 514
Eden Cryogenics specializes in cryogenic pressure and vacuum vessels; helium refrigerators and liquefiers, helium purifiers and recovery systems; Dewars; heat exchangers; compressor skids; cryostats; vacuum insulated piping and one-of-a-kind engineered process systems. Eden offers turnkey solutions, an established line of  cryogenic equipment, ambient and electric vaporizers. Eden maintains an ASME Section VIII, Division I Boiler and Pressure Vessel “U” and “R” code stamps. Eden’s experienced staff is dedicated to leading the development of and advancing technology for cryogenic requirements in the energy, laboratory and aerospace industries.  Proud to Engineer, Design and Manufacture in the USA.
Website: http://www.edencryogenics.com

 

Energy to Power Solutions – Booth 506
E2P is a high technology start-up company, founded in 1999 by Dr. Christopher M. Rey. E2P is dedicated to the development and application of novel materials and devices, including high and low temperature superconductors, cryogenic high voltage design, optical fibers, and thin films. E2P employees have over 30 years of combined experience in high temperature superconductivity, high field magnet systems, and electronic systems and components design and manufacture.
Website: http://www.e2pco.com

 

Essex Industries – Booth 412
Essex Industries has designed and manufactured cryogenic storage and distribution systems since 1963. Our core competency centers on equipment that operates in extreme environments such as primary life support systems for military transport, cargo and fighter aircraft. Essex offers a wide range of products including: liquid oxygen systems for air and ground ambulances; mass oxygen distribution systems; LOX systems for the home health care industry; liquid oxygen generators and liquefaction devices; LOX storage carts; and a variety of tanks, valves, disconnects and accessories. Essex also offers repair, overhaul and maintenance service on LOX converters including those produced by other manufacturers.
Website: http://www.essexindustries.com

 

Fabrum Solutions – Booth 213 
Fabrum Solutions is a New Zealand based company with offices in the USA and France, that delivers technically advanced and ingenious composite solutions, producing components for a range of products such as superconducting transformers, fault current limiters and magnets, homopole motors and thin waled cryostats, including composites for cryogenic cryostats, cooling systems and all internal architecture of these devices. Fabrum also specialist in the manufacture of industry specific cryocoolers boasting maintenance periods of 50,000 hours on their 330W and 1kW pressure wave generator line pulse tube models. The design and manufacturing expertise that Fabrum have developed over the last ten years positions them as the ideal development partner for any international HTS project. Visit the Fabrum website for more information.
Website: http://www.fabrumsolutions.com

 

High Precision Devices, Inc. – Booths 109 & 107
HPD is the world’s leader in commercial Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigerator (ADR) cryostats. In addition to our full line of ADR cryostats, we also make Dilution Refrigerator (DR) cryostats, 3K cryostats, cryoprobes, and a very wide range of custom cryostats.
Complimentary to our cryostats, HPD develops and builds world class instruments. Working with our clients, by identifying the fundamental requirements of the project, together we achieve innovative solutions to scientific opportunities. Our areas of expertise include precision mechanical, optical mountings, vacuum, cryogenics, and vibration isolation.
We would like to help you solve your technical challenge.
Website: http://www.hpd-online.com

 

Hitachi America, Ltd. – Booth 315
Hitachi America, Ltd., markets compressors and inverters for various applications. Hitachi has the longest experience in scroll compressors for cryogenic applications since 1985. Scroll compressors are exclusively designed for helium gas, provide a wide operating range and higher reliability. Inverter controlled compressors enable capacity control and energy saving.
Website: http://www.hitachi-america.us/ice

 

Hyper Tech – Booth 415
Hyper Tech is a leading manufacturer of MgB2 and Nb3Sn superconductor wires. Our high current density MgB2 superconductor wires can operate in magnetic fields from 0-6T, at temperatures from 4-30K and is available in lengths from 1-10 km. Our fine filament Nb3Sn wires have high engineering current densities that can be used in fields up to 20T. We have experience using MgB2, Nb3Sn, BSCCO, and YBCO for manufacturing superconducting coils. We also design superconducting devices such as MRIs, fault current limiters, motors, wind generators, SMES, and other DC and AC superconducting applications.  
Website: http://www.hypertechresearch.com

 

International Cryogenics, Inc. – Booth 309
Founded in 1980, International Cryogenics is a designer and manufacturer of high quality cryogenic equipment; servicing the research, medical, agricultural and private industries’ needs. Manufacturing capabilities include, but not limited to LN2 storage dewars, LN2 and LHe cryostats, vacuum jacketed transfer lines, non-magnetic LHe storage dewars, vacuum chambers and MRI LHe transfer equipment.  International Cryogenics continues to pride itself on their impeccable quality, while meeting the world’s cryogenic transfer and storage needs.
Website: http://www.internationalcryogenics.com

 

Janis Research Company, LLC – Booth 413
Janis Research offers a complete line of standard and customized cryogenic systems.  These include vibration-isolated cryostats with nanometer stability, micro-manipulated probe systems, UHV and superconducting magnet systems (optical and electrical access), dilution refrigerators (complete systems or stand-alone cores and stages) and He-3 and top loading cryostats covering the temperature range from 9 mK to 800 K depending on the system.  A Janis Research engineer can assist in choosing the best system for your application and budget.  Ask about our new 1.5 K continuous flow closed cycle refrigerator cryostat.
Website: http://www.janis.com

 

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. – Booth 400
Supporting advanced research since 1968, Lake Shore offers high-performance cryogenic measurement solutions include Cernox™, germanium, and ruthenium oxide NTC RTDs; silicon and GaAIAs diodes; and platinum and rhodium-iron PTC RTDs, as well as temperature controllers, monitors, AC resistance bridges, and current sources. In addition, Lake Shore offers cryogenic probe stations; Hall measurement systems for performing Hall effect measurements as a function of temperature; magnetometer systems (VSM/AGMs) for characterizing magnetic properties over a range of temperatures; and a characterization system that uses THz-frequency energy and a cryostat to measure material responses across a range of frequencies, temperatures, and field strengths.
Website: http://www.lakeshore.com

 

Linde – Booth 212
Linde Cryogenics, a division of Linde Process Plants Inc., and Linde Kryotechnik AG are members of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde AG. With over 80 years of experience, Linde provides process plants for low temperature helium and hydrogen refrigeration and liquefaction. The Linde product line includes small capacity systems with piston-expander technology or gas-bearing turbine-expander technology and world class custom plants with turbine technology. Linde’s cryogenic engineering and manufacturing centers are located in Pfungen, Switzerland; Schalchen, Germany; and Tulsa, USA. Linde has supplied cryogenic plants and systems to the premier research institutions and industrial gas companies worldwide.
Website: http://www.lppusa.com

 

Lydall Performance Materials – Booth 414
A global leader in cryogenic insulation systems. Lydall offers unparalleled products and technical support. Lydall is one of the few multilayer in insulatio (MLI) manufacturers with low temperature vacuum insulation testing capabilities and competence to provide expert advice on system design. Their CryoTherm family of 100% inorganic micro fiberglass spacer materials has become the industry standard in MLI. Lydall is also the exclusive global distributor of Cryo-Lite, a fiberglass blanket made of high quality, fine fibers bonded with a melamine resin.  Cryo-Lite is designed for soft or hard vacuum applications and has many advantages over a Perlite system. All Lydall cryogenic products are certified to meet DOT MC-338 (oxygen compatibility) requirements.
Website: http://www.Lydallpm.com

 

Meyer Tool & MFG., Inc. – Booth 101
Meyer Tool & Mfg., Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of cryogenic, vacuum and pressure equipment for scientific and commercial applications. Our components are installed in the world’s most powerful laser, most powerful particle accelerator, most powerful neutron source, at the South Pole and in other harsh and demanding environments. All these components were installed with no surprises and working without fault. Through the Meyer Tool promise to Reduced Project Risk our experienced manufacturing and engineering team Achieve for our customers the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
Website: http://www.mtm-inc.com

 

PHPK Technologies – Booth 113
PHPK Technologies specializes in many custom cryogenic and vaccum products including Helium Compressors, Space Simulation Chambers, LN2 and GHe Shrouds, Vacuum Cold Boxes, Pressure Vessels, Vacuum Insulated Piping, Cryogenic Couplings, Cryogenic Valves and CVI TorrMaster Cryopumps.  The PHPK team has engineered, designed, and fabricated a broad range of cryogenic systems and facility improvement projects since 1996.  Essential PHPK employees have a minimum of 20 years experience in cryogenics and vacuum, originating from CVI and evolving into the PHPK Technologies of today.  PHPK maintains a diverse team of engineers, designers, technicians, and skilled craftsmen with extensive experience in process design and fabrication techniques.
Website: http://www.phpk.com

 

Quantum Design – Booth 313
Quantum Design is the leading manufacturer of automated material characterization systems for the physics, chemistry, and material science research communities. These systems provide temperatures from 0.05 to 1000 K and magnetic fields up to 16 tesla. Our Physical Property Measurement Systems (PPMS®, DynaCool, and VersaLab) provide a wide range of measurements, including: magnetometry (VSM, Torque, DC & AC), electrical transport (DC, AC, Hall effect and critical current), heat capacity, and thermal transport (thermal conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, thermopower). The SQUID-based Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS®3) is the industry standard for ultra-sensitive magnetic measurements. All measurement systems are available in cryogen-free versions, eliminating the need for liquid helium. Other products include advanced helium liquefiers (ATL80, ATL160), configurable helium recovery systems, and IR and Tetra Arc Crystal Furnaces.
Website: http://www.qdusa.com

 

RUAG Space – Booth 402
RUAG Space – formerly Austrian Aerospace – is the largest supplier of space products and related ground support equipment in Austria, focusing on electronics, mechanisms and thermal insulation. The state-of-the art equipment comprises leading edge design and analyses tools, clean rooms and automated cutting machines. The “Coolcat” line of high quality cryogenic Multi-layer Insulation is efficiently produced at a large industrial scale.
Website: http://www.ruag.com/space

 

Scientific Instruments, Inc. – Booth 302
Scientific Instruments Inc. is a leading manufacturer of measurement solutions for cryogenic applications.  From temperature sensors, instruments, and liquid level probes, to turnkey LTD tank gauging systems and in situ composition/BTU analysis for the liquefied natural gas industry, Scientific Instruments, Inc. offers a wide array of high accuracy, high precision solutions to suit your measurement needs.  The company has held ISO9001 certification since 1997 and manufactures products to national and international certifications and standards including, but not limited to, FAA-PMA, ATEX, CSA, UL, and IECEx.
Website: http://www.scientificinstruments.com

 

Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. – Booths 401 & 500 & 502
Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. (SCAI), part of the SHI Cryogenics Group, has driven the implementation of cryogenic technology for over 50 years.  SCAI designs and manufactures a wide range of products, including 4K and 10K Cryocoolers, Pulse Tubes and Cryopumps.  In addition, the SHI Cryogenics Group serves customers with facilities around the world and delivers innovative solutions to the research, optical coating, semiconductor and medical industries.  With SHI Cryogenics Group, customers always benefit from performance reliability, leading edge technology and a global sales and support network.
Website: http://www.shicryogenics.com

 

Sunpower Inc. – Booth 403
Sunpower’s CryoTel® cryocoolers are the result of over 40 years of technical leadership, innovation, and evolution in free-piston Stirling technology. Our cryocoolers are cost effective, exceptionally quiet, low in vibration, and extremely efficient. Since they require no maintenance, our customers can expect many years of high-performance, trouble-free cooling. For temperature requirements between 40K and 200K there is no better alternative with respect to small size, efficient operation, and price. Stop by our booth and look at our three new products; the Lab Cooler for portable cryogenic operations, the DS1.5 cryocooler, and our Active Vibration Cancellation system, for extremely low vibration applications.
Website: http://www.sunpowerinc.com

 

Supercon, Inc. – Booth 407
SUPERCON, Inc. is a world leader, in the manufacture of low temperature NbTi and Nb3Sn superconductors. Supercon has over 50 years of experience supplying standard and specially designed superconducting wire and cable for a wide range of magnet applications, including: MRI, NMR, SMES, industrial processing, laboratory magnets, and High Energy Physics projects. Supercon also offers a variety of unique and custom composite metal products to suit specific cryogenic applications.  
Website: http://www.supercon-wire.com

 

SuperOx – Booth 307
The SuperOx group of companies manufactures and markets HTS materials and devices.  SuperOx is the world leader in supplying custom finished 2G HTS wire tailored to unique customer-specified requirements.  We integrate 2G HTS wire into more complex modules and ultimately into complete HTS devices such as fault current limiters, cables, coils, etc.  To deliver superconducting technology solutions to customers, we utilise our extensive in-house capabilities and engage, whenever necessary, our worldwide network of experts, institutions and commercial partners.
Website: http://www.superox.ru

 

TAIYO NIPPON SANSO – Booth 214
Taiyo Nippon Sanso is one of the largest industrial gas companies worldwide. As industrial gas professional, Taiyo Nippon Sanso is active across the globe. In North American region, Taiyo Nippon Sanso is performing through Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., which is a member of Taiyo Nippon Sanso group. Just as people need air to live, modern industry needs a variety of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon to keep growing. Taiyo Nippon Sanso provides essential support for diverse industries including the steel, chemical, electronics, automobile, construction, shipbuilding, and food industries. The rich experience and the wealth of proprietary technologies accumulated over a century make this possible.
Website: http://www.tn-sanso.co.jp

 

VELAN – Booth 312
VELAN France is a world leader in valves for Nuclear, LNG and Cryogenic applications. Feedback experience, technical expertise, quality and reliability allow us to be highly involved in large scale projects such as LHC, X-FEL, JT60, ITER & ESS. Thanks to our means and capacities, we have supplied cryogenic control valves and safety relief valves for superconductivity applications, particle accelerators, nuclear fusion, rocket launching pads, Helium and Hydrogen liquefiers.
Contact: Matthieu CAZALET – 90 rue Challemel Lacour 69007 Lyon FRANCE – mcazalet@velan.fr
Website: http://www.velan.com

 

WEKA AG – Booth 203
WEKA is a Swiss SME with more than 30 years of manufacturing and developing experience and know-how in cryogenics. We are a specialist in cryogenic components, highly sophisticated valves as well as a leading manufacturer of instruments in liquid level measurement. Our components provide optimal solutions for handling low-temperature liquefied gases under extreme operating conditions. The components are generally used in applications involving liquid and gaseous media below 120K down to 1.8K.
Weka’s customers are located worldwide. Applications in basic research, in plasma and fusion power research as well as in further cutting edge technologies are continuously requesting new product ideas and developments. Cryogenic technologies such as space qualified cryogenic components, future energy technologies based on Hydrogen, basic- and fusion power research projects and others are in high demand for cryogenic valves. Typical applications include the cooling of superconducting magnets, cables or acceleration cavities to attain higher research performance.
Website: http://www.weka-ag.ch