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A line-up of product family members, showing the different chassis sizes, as well as illustrating the modular integration of multiple cooling stages for ultralow temperature applications. Credit: Danaher Cryogenics

Danaher’s Acquisition of ADR Cryostat Line Pioneers the Future of Cryogenic Technology

by Charlie Danaher, Danaher Cryogenics, President In December, Danaher Cryogenics marked a significant milestone by completing the acquisition of the adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator (ADR) Cryostat product line from FormFactor. Originally developed by FormFactor’s subsidiary, High Precision Devices (HPD), the ADR product line has garnered a strong reputation among researchers and...

These images show the various stages of the assembly of the flat bottom tank LNG. Credit: Cryospain

Cryospain’s Flat-Bottom Tank Project in Morocco is a Step Forward for LNG

by Cryospain Communications Team As the global energy sector shifts toward more sustainable sources, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has emerged as a key transitional fuel. Its cleaner-burning profile, abundant supply and versatility position it as a bridge between fossil fuels and renewables. In this evolving landscape, Cryospain, a leader in...

Schematic Diagram of the Research. Credit: Jiayi Chen, Dandan Guan and Jin-Feng Jia from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Magnetic Chains on Superconductors: New Heterostructure Design Advances Quantum Technology

Magnetic-superconducting hybrid systems are essential for realizing topological superconductivity—a quantum state capable of hosting elusive Majorana modes with promising applications in fault-tolerant quantum computing. Despite their potential, engineering stable and controllable interfaces between magnetic and superconducting materials remains a significant challenge, often hindered by lattice mismatches, interfacial complexities, and disorder....

Southern Pines Cryogenics, LLC is backed by a fleet of late model Peterbilt trucks and bulk cryogenic trailers.

Southern Pines Cryogenics Emerges as Preferred Carrier for Cryogenic Transportation

Southern Pines Cryogenics, LLC, an asset-based carrier providing bulk cryogenic transportation solutions for the industrial gas industry, has officially launched as an independent company. Previously a division of Southern Pines Trucking, Inc. since 2002, Southern Pines Cryogenics now operates as its own entity, continuing to safely transport essential cryogenic gases...

Cryogenics, the science of very low temperatures, is used in various energy-related applications, including energy storage and power generation. Credit: Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval: Cryogenic Energy to Support Decarbonization

Alfa Laval has taken a strategic leap in advancing clean energy solutions with the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, a move that strengthens its role in the global shift to sustainable energy systems. This acquisition not only enhances Alfa Laval’s technological portfolio but also reinforces its long-standing commitment to decarbonization, energy efficiency and...

Angel Wileman Named One of Women in Hydrogen 50 for 2025

The Women’s Global Leadership Conference (WGLC) in Energy has selected Angel Wileman of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) as one of the 2025 “Women in Hydrogen 50,” recognizing her as a current and future leader in the hydrogen economy. This international list honors 50 women who are helping shape a more...

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Dewar

A dewar is a type of cryostat named after Sir James Dewar, the researcher who first developed the concept of a vacuum insulated container with silvered walls to reflect thermal radiation. Dewar was the first to liquefy hydrogen, and he created the device to store his discovery. The thermos bottle...

Stirling and Gifford-McMahon Cryocoolers

Stirling and Gifford-McMahon (GM) cryocoolers are two of the most commonly used cryocoolers in cryogenics. Both devices have a significant industrial base and operate at a wide range of temperatures and capacities. The thermodynamic cycles for both of these cryocoolers are quite similar. The Stirling cycle consists of a compressor,...

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

A significant commercial application of cryogenics is the liquefaction, transport and storage of natural gas. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is generally 95 percent methane with a few percent ethane and much lower concentrations of propane and butane. LNG liquefies at 111.6 K. Unlike many applications of cryogenics, the motivation for...

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Cryogenic Treatment of Materials

F.J. Diekman Controlled Thermal Processing, Inc. info@metal-wear.com Cryogenic Processing (also called cryogenic treatment, and incorrectly “cryogenic tempering”) is a process that uses cryogenic temperatures to modify materials to enhance their performance. Cryogenic Processing involves the slow reduction in temperature of the material to at least -300°F (-185°C) and holding the...

Cryogenics in Space

Peter Kittel University of California-Berkeley pkittel@cal.berkeley.edu Space Cryogenics is the application of cryogenics to space missions. These applications fall into two broad areas, supporting space science missions and supporting the space transportation infrastructure. Science applications: The atmosphere is opaque to much of the electro-magnetic spectrum. In space, the absence of...

Cryosurgery

Review of Cryosurgery Boris Rubinsky, PhD Hebrew University School of Science and Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Engineering 78b Ross Building Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904 Israel rubinsky@cs.huji.ac.il as published in Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering, August 2000, Vol. 2, pp. 157-187. Abstract: Cryosurgery is a surgical technique that employs freezing...

Liquefied Natural Gas

Liquefied Natural Gas as it relates to the Field of Cryogenics John W. Bonn VJ Systems, LLC johnbonn@vjsystems-lic.com Today the world is looking for a cleaner fuel and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plays a large part in achieving this goal. LNG in a liquid form is at -162°C (-259°F) and...

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