A collage of five photos: Top left, a person in a red shirt against a light background. Top center, two people in casual clothing standing in front of a large telescope. Top right, three people in mid-20th-century attire, with the center person in a graduation cap and gown holding a diploma, standing outside a building with ivy-covered walls. Bottom left, a person in a naval uniform with a peaked cap, standing in front of a sign reading "G.E. McINTOSH USNR" with a naval insignia. Bottom right, two people in casual clothing standing near a pickup truck with a large cylindrical tank in the bed, parked in a residential area with a house and water tower in the background.

Charlie Danaher in May 2025 Cold Facts: ‘A Salute to an Old Friend, Glen McIntosh’

May 14, 2025

Glen McIntosh wasn’t just an accomplished cryogenic engineer and Navy pilot—he was a storyteller, a mentor, and a father figure to many who had the privilege to know him. Whether pioneering helium storage solutions or recounting daring low-altitude flights from his Navy days, Glen brought energy, wisdom, and warmth to every room. His legacy lives not only in the science he advanced, but in the lives he enriched through generosity, curiosity, and unforgettable tales.

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Danaher Cryo Featured in Cold Facts: Danaher Cryo Releases Optimized Rodeo Control System

January 4, 2025

The Evolution of Control Systems Have you ever been frustrated when all of the electronic components in your experimental setup are from different vendors, are

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Danaher Cryo Featured in the February Edition of Cold Facts

March 18, 2024

Scientists should spend their ef-forts on research, not on infrastructure! Scientists often need a reliable source of sub-kelvin cooling. Historically, because no reliable provider of such systems ex-isted, many scientists were resigned to build their own. No longer.

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Chase Coolers and Their Long History in CMB Science

March 7, 2023

Scientists looking for a cryostat with a Chase cooler now have a commercial choice for studying Cosmic Microwave Background radiation.

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A Quarter-Century Industry Experience Brings About New Company

September 12, 2022

The need for new cryogenic systems does not appear to be waning. Every day, new uses are discovered, requiring new products. Danaher Cryogenics is up for the challenge. By exercising the relationships formed over the last quarter-century, and employing the experience gained from many past successes, Danaher Cryogenics embraces the future with optimism and enthusiasm.

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How Lab-Based ADR Cryostats Support Our Quest to Understand the Universe

April 1, 2015

These advances are pursuing better measurements of the polarization and amplitude of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation. These improved measurements can lead to a more complete understanding of aspects of the universe such as neutrino physics, inflation and gravitational waves, to name just a few.

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Tips for Success When Using an ADR Cryostat

June 1, 2014

In this Cold Facts article, Charlie Danaher discusses how to effectively use an ADR cryostat and what to consider when using an ADR cryostat.

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When Is An ADR Cryostat the Right Tool for the Job?

September 1, 2013

Experimentalists seeking cryogenic platforms below 250 mK have essentially two choices: a Dilution Refrigeration (DR) cryostat or Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) cryostat. There are particular applications where one or the other is the best tool. In some cases, either may be equally suitable. Let’s discuss the differences.

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