Founded in 1986 by Ravi Bains, Advanced Research Systems designs and manufactures cryocoolers and laboratory cryogenic systems for low-temperature research. Working from Pennsylvania, the company is unusual among laboratory cryostat suppliers in making its own 4 K closed-cycle cryocoolers, allowing it to tailor complete systems for demanding experiments. ARS-built systems are exported to more than 50 countries and supported by the company’s own service staff.
SHI Advanced TechnologiesSHI Advanced Technologies, the Advanced Technologies Strategic Business Unit of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, designs and manufactures cryogenic equipment. Its product portfolio includes cryocoolers and cryopumps used in medical, semiconductor, telecommunications, electronics, vacuum-processing, and research applications. The company describes a history of more than 60 years serving cryogenic-equipment customers and operates offices across Asia, Europe, and the United States.PA, PA
Lab Inventory Systems, IncNow owned by Ryan Bell, Lab Inventory Systems, Inc. carries forward a cryogenic-storage tradition that began with his father, Ned Bell, in 1963. The Frederick-area sheet metal shop has been building freezer storage systems since 1979, using computer-controlled equipment to make tightly fitted racks for laboratories and backing its workmanship with a lifetime warranty.FREDERICK, MD
Simple Origin IncPittsburgh-based Simple Origin designs and manufactures precision cryogenic TEM specimen holders and related instrumentation for cryo-EM, materials research, and in-situ microscopy. Founded by engineers who began by solving specific laboratory problems, the company works closely with scientists to turn those needs into practical tools, including controlled-atmosphere transfer systems for air-sensitive samples. Simple Origin is also the exclusive North American representative for TVIPS TEM cameras and Bestron science and technology.334516PITTSBURGH, PA