Leiden Cryo
Custom cryogenic platforms for scientific research applications.
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Leiden Cryogenics designs and manufactures advanced cryogenic systems, specializing in ultra-low-temperature dilution refrigerators. Founded in 1992 by Professor Dr. Giorgio Frossati as a spin-off from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, the company began its operations in a small lab with a single dilution refrigerator system. This origin is rooted in Leiden's rich history in low-temperature physics, where Heike Kamerlingh Onnes first liquefied helium in 1908.
The company serves a global client base of research institutions, universities, and high-tech industries. Its core business revolves around producing highly customizable cryogenic platforms that are instrumental in fundamental scientific research fields such as quantum computing, superconductivity research, neutrino studies, and dark matter exploration. The business model focuses on the sale of these high-end, bespoke systems, which are known for achieving millikelvin-range temperatures with low vibrations. Products are engineered with modular components, allowing for tailored solutions to meet specific experimental needs. Key product features include various cooling power options, cold-insertable probes for rapid sample changes, and automation software.
Leiden Cryogenics provides a range of models, such as the CF-CS110, which is noted for its versatility, and the CF-CS-XXL, one of the most powerful systems on the market. The company collaborates with partners like Danaher Cryogenics for sales and service in North America to broaden its market reach. While it started with a small team, it has grown to include physicists and mechanical engineers who provide expert support from sales to installation.
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