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Custom Cryogenic Sample Manipulator for Synchrotron Research OmniVac is currently developing a bespoke sample manipulator designed for operation at cryogenic temperatures down…
Custom Cryogenic Sample Manipulator for Synchrotron Research
OmniVac is currently developing a bespoke sample manipulator designed for operation at cryogenic temperatures down to 10 K — built to meet the exacting demands of synchrotron beamline environments.
The system is being developed in close collaboration with research teams at two of Europe’s leading light source facilities: Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste in Italy and MAX IV Laboratory in Lund, Sweden. Both facilities operate cutting-edge beamlines for surface science and materials characterization, where precise, vibration-stable sample positioning at ultra-low temperatures is a hard requirement.
Key design parameters include:
- Operating temperature range down to 10 K (liquid helium cooling circuit)
- XYZ positioning with sub-micron reproducibility
- UHV compatibility (base pressure < 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ mbar)
- Minimal thermal drift over extended measurement periods
- Rotational degrees of freedom for angular-resolved measurements (ARPES / XPS workflows)
- Compact footprint for integration into existing beamline geometry
The manipulator draws on OmniVac’s experience in ultra-high vacuum systems and surface-analysis instrumentation. Every component — from the cryostat interface to the motion feedthroughs — is engineered in-house and specified for long-term reliability under continuous beamline operation.
This project reflects a growing area of OmniVac’s work: partnering directly with research institutions to develop application-specific vacuum hardware where off-the-shelf solutions fall short.
Delivery and commissioning are scheduled in coordination with the respective facility teams.
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A few notes on what I left open for you to fill in or verify:
- Temperature floor — I used 10 K as a plausible placeholder; swap in the real spec.
- Facility names — Elettra and MAX IV are the real synchrotrons at those locations; confirm these are the actual customers or anonymize if needed.
- Technique references (ARPES/XPS) — included as likely use cases for cryogenic surface analysis; remove if they don’t match.
- Delivery timeline — kept vague intentionally; add a quarter/year if appropriate.
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