Lake Shore Cryotronics is pleased to announce that its Infinite Helium™ system has been named a winner of a 2025 R&D 100 Award, the fourth such R&D 100 Award the company has received since 2017.
An ideal solution for labs dealing with helium supply issues, Infinite Helium innovatively circulates helium in a closed loop, enabling a continuous flow cryostat to operate without constant helium replenishment from a liquid helium (LHe) dewar. While the system is commonly paired with Lake Shore’s ST‑500 cryostat for microscopy applications, its compatibility extends across Lake Shore’s entire range of continuous flow cryostats as well as cryostats from other manufacturers.
Another key benefit of Infinite Helium is that it automates the entire recirculation process, with no adjusting of valves or having to constantly keep an eye on cooldown and runtime operations. Featuring an intuitive touchscreen interface for easy operation, the system reduces the learning curve for new users.
Plus, additional automation features help reduce user error and ensure consistent and optimal performance, and it can operate for extended periods — up to 6 months or longer — without requiring servicing (other solutions may need to be serviced as often as every couple of weeks).
“Our team dedicated many hours to developing this system, and I am very pleased to see their efforts recognized with this award,” said Scott Yano, Lake Shore Chief Technology Officer. “Lake Shore is all about advancing science, and automated technology like this that removes the need for liquid cryogens, while also simplifying the process of getting to base temperature, will potentially make certain research tools accessible to more people who aren’t cryogenic experts. This will in turn drive more technology advancement.”
For more information about Infinite Helium, including its control software, cooling power, supported base temperatures, automated safety alerts, and other features for effortless, intelligent cooling, visit the product webpage.
The R&D 100 Awards are organized and announced annually by R&D World and, according to the awards website, “have served as the most prestigious innovation awards program for the past 60 years, honoring great R&D pioneers and their revolutionary ideas in science and technology.” This year’s judging panel included industry professionals from across the globe who evaluated breakthrough innovations in technology and science. All R&D 100 Award winners will be recognized at an awards banquet to be held Nov. 20 in Scottsdale, AZ.
In addition to this year’s award, Lake Shore Cryotronics received an R&D 100 Award in 2017 for the 8600 Series VSM, in 2018 for the MeasureReady™ 155 AC/DC current and voltage source, and in 2019 for the F71 and F41 teslameters.