Oxford Cryosystems

OxCryo revolutionised sample cooling in the 1980’s with the development of their first open-flow system, the Cryostream (80-500K), which rapidly became the industry standard in XRD. Building upon this legacy of innovation, they have since expanded their product range to include cutting-edge, cryogen-free devices such as the Cobra (80-500K) and N-Helix (28-300K), as well as the Phenix (12-290K), a cryostat designed for powder diffraction, but which has also been modified to assist the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) in their fusion research.

At the core of these products are high-performance Gifford-McMahon (GM) cryocoolers. Machined and manufactured in-house, these GM cryocoolers feature variable speed motors, enabling them to dynamically adapt to changing cooling requirements—an advantage over fixed-speed alternatives. With the option of ruggedised ports, these cryocoolers are used in a range of demanding applications, and their proven reliability and precision have made them instrumental in large scale projects such as SARAO’s 64-dish MeerKAT array, further reinforcing their critical role in advanced scientific research.

Dan began his career in 2006 as a Design Support Engineer with Bosch, building a strong track record of engineering and commercial success in low-volume manufacturing, industrial automation, and special-purpose machinery. Since 2010 he has built and led several high-performing multi-disciplinary teams spanning technology, R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service.