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Cryogenic services

Fast, flexible and cost-effective access to cryogenic measurements and facilities

Talk to our team about which option fits your setup

One of the hurdles companies and research groups face when entering the quantum technology field is the significant investment needed to set up their own facilities. Additionally, building the infrastructure takes time, and there is a shortage of experienced staff.

That’s where we come in. With Measurement as a Service, simply send us your samples and receive high-quality cryogenic data quickly and on transparent, fair terms. Alternatively, set up and run your own experiments in our Characterization Lab, where we operate four dedicated L-Type Rapid cryostats alongside modern measurement electronics.

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Key benefits

Expert cryogenic measurements, without building a lab

Get results within days through our responsive service
  • Receive a report including raw data and plots that you can use straight away.
  • A simple and quick way to trial ultra-low temperature characterization.
  • The equipment is ready for you to use – if you are in the process of setting up your own facilities, bridge a gap.
Reduce your costs
  • Only pay for the measurements you need without having to invest in infrastructure, space and personnel.
  • Temporarily add measurement capacity when you need it.
  • Reduce the risk of hardware failures associated with the operation of complex cryogenic and room temperature measurement equipment.
Expert support to get you the results you need
  • Hire in low-temperature expertise, support and advice, leaving you to focus on your project goals.
  • Get proof of concept by having your results verified.
  • High level of data security and pseudonymized samples – we support you without compromising your IP.
  • Assess whether setting up your own equipment will be a sound investment.
Sustainability

Sharing equipment is the most cost-efficient and sustainable way for low-temperature investigations. As we exclusively use certified green electricity from European hydropower, using our service will allow you to reduce your carbon footprint.

Our service

Predefined measurements

Four-point resistance versus temperature, showing a superconducting transition at 5.19 K, with an inset of the transition region

Resistance

Resistance is measured using a four-point probe setup. The sample is cooled and then gradually warmed while resistance is continuously recorded to obtain the resistance–temperature (R–T) curve. A lock-in technique ensures high sensitivity and low noise, making the method well-suited for characterizing thin films and superconducting devices.

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How our service measurements work

Our predefined standard measurements follow well-established protocols, and key parameters can be adjusted. If more extensive modifications are required, we offer customized measurements, where an application engineer implements an individual measurement setup according to the customer’s requirements.

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Configuration

Use our online configurator for standard measurements or contact us to define your custom requirements.

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Quotation

Receive a quote based on your configuration. Custom protocols include a one-time setup fee that will not be applied to future runs.

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Sample carriers

We will send you blank sample carriers for device mounting or evaluate your holders.

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Sample connections

Wire-bond your sample to one of our carriers, or discuss custom contacting options with one of our application engineers.

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Measurement

After the measurement protocol is confirmed, we will perform the measurement and deliver the raw data along with all required instrument settings and a short measurement report.

Measurement as a Service terms and conditions

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Characterization Lab

Easy access to cryostats and measurement equipment

Testing new ideas often requires an exploratory approach and constant, direct access to a measurement system. But that doesn’t mean you have to invest time and substantial capital in your own equipment right away.

  • Rent our fast and easy-to-operate L-Type Rapid cryostats.
  • Bring your own measurement equipment or rent ours.
  • Use our semi-automatic wire bonder.
  • Set up your rental system in Munich. Then access it remotely.
  • Get support from experienced staff to answer questions and ensure a smooth characterization process.

Powered by the L-Type Rapid

Our facility is built around L-Type Rapid cryostats. Their intuitive, user-friendly design enables high-throughput measurements and maximizes productivity within limited time frames.

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Dedicated L-Type Rapid cryostats

4.5 h

Total turnaround time

50 mK–300 K

Temperature range

Different configurations available with a variety of DC and RF wiring options, as well as magnetic shielding or sample magnets.

Characterization Lab terms and conditions

Customer voices

Cryogenics as a Service in the L-Type Rapid enabled us to characterize remotely a batch of our superconducting resonators in a single round overall with minimal preparations and getting reliable data. Aimed at studying and comparing temperature dependence in arrays of superconducting resonators in a few different samples, we are certainly using the cryogenics service again for next generations of the superconducting devices and circuits we fabricate, while planning to apply also the other available measurement modes for our developments on thin films and hybrid devices.

Gemma Rius

Leading Research Scientist at the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) on Superconductor and Hybrid Chips for Quantum

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Not sure whether Measurement as a Service or the Characterization Lab is the right fit? Our team will help you find the best way to get the data you need.

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