The Company

Absolut System is historically a design and technology development office specialized in cryogenics. Today, as an industrial company, it produces equipment as well as cryogenic and thermal systems.

Absolut System

Pushing the boundaries of cold to invent the future

Founded in 2010, Absolut System has been designing and manufacturing complex, custom cryogenic equipment for 16 years, capable of operating at extreme temperatures, down to the limits of absolute zero.

Based in the heart of the French Alps, near Grenoble—Europe’s capital of research and innovation—the company has established itself as a leading player in high-performance cryogenics.

Both a specialized engineering firm and an industrial manufacturer, Absolut System masters the entire development cycle: from design to industrialization, including manufacturing, integration, and commissioning.

This rare dual expertise allows us to turn the challenges of extreme cold into concrete, reliable, and perfectly tailored solutions—where every kelvin counts.

Trusted by leading partners

Absolut System is proud to collaborate with major players in industry and international research, including Airbus, Thales, Safran, CNES, ONERA, DGA, ESA, and NASA.

These top-tier partnerships reflect the reliability and high standards that define each of our achievements.

Future-facing markets for a decarbonized world

Our expertise is applied across today’s most strategic and high-growth sectors, all at the heart of the transition to net zero:

Space and aerospace

We support space exploration and observation. Our cryogenic test benches and qualification systems enable major European and international space programs to test, validate, and certify next-generation technologies.

Absolut System also develops miniaturized cryocoolers designed specifically for space observation missions—compact, lightweight, and extremely reliable, essential for imaging and remote sensing from space.

Liquid hydrogen and energy transition

Liquid hydrogen is at the heart of the energy revolution. Our LH₂ liquefaction, storage, and transfer solutions accelerate the deployment of this strategic sector and contribute to building a decarbonized future.

Nuclear fusion

The energy of the stars, soon on Earth. Our cryogenic cooling systems meet the extreme requirements of fusion programs—a clean, virtually limitless energy source attracting the world’s leading scientific talent.

Quantum computing and superconductivity

The next technological revolution takes place just a few millikelvins above absolute zero. Absolut System provides ultra-stable cryogenic environments essential for operating quantum processors, sensors, and superconducting devices, unlocking unprecedented capabilities.

Scientific research and instrumentation

From fundamental physics to cryogenic hyperspectral imaging, we design precision cryostats and thermal environments that enable researchers to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Defense and security

Reliability, robustness, and confidentiality: our cryogenic equipment is built for the most demanding environments, where no compromise is acceptable.

Industry and vacuum technologies

Vacuum chambers, thermal simulation test benches, and custom testing solutions: we bring our expertise to industrial performance, whatever the complexity of the challenge.

Why Absolut System?

Because behind every technological breakthrough—whether launching a rocket, observing Earth from orbit, mastering fusion, or running a quantum computer—there is a cryogenic system making the impossible possible.

Our agility as an SME, combined with 16 years of expertise and uncompromising quality standards, makes us the ideal partner to turn your ambitions into concrete achievements.

Absolut System: where extreme cold unlocks infinite potential.

Our values

Expertise

Absolut System designs state-of-the-art, tailor-made cryogenic systems developed by our cryogenics experts. Our engineers can solve complex problems and tackle technological challenges to meet your needs, thanks to their high level of expertise. Drawing on over 13 years of recognized know-how, Absolut System is shaping tomorrow’s innovations.

Integrity

For Absolut System, integrity and honesty are essential to guarantee the highest quality in the design of your systems. Thanks to our openness to markets and current technological developments, we can develop tailor-made systems or offer you off-the-shelf products. From the design office to manufacturing, our partnerships are built on mutual trust and we are committed to offering you the best value for money.

Boldness

We have the boldness to undertake and innovate every day to develop cutting-edge cryogenic systems. With a taste for challenge and a strong creative capacity, our teams are able to think outside the box to take on new, innovative challenges. We successfully carry out multiple pioneering R&D projects dedicated to the energy transition, research, and space, encouraging initiative at every level.

Synergy

We are convinced that combining the skills of each of our employees is key to successfully delivering our projects. By valuing the experience of experts and recruiting the talents of tomorrow, we create a positive dynamic for training and knowledge sharing. We work together in a productive and caring environment to carry out complex projects from A to Z.

Our history

The team

Absolut System is a French SME founded in 2010 in Seyssinet by three engineers from Grenoble.

Julien Tanchon

President

Jérôme Lacapère

Chief Executive Officer

Build your career at Absolut System

We are always looking for new talent to drive exciting, innovative projects and contribute to the evolution of our cryogenic technologies.

Engineers, researchers, technicians, and support staff – if you want to join a growing company and find a role connected to the energy transition or space sector, Absolut System offers numerous career opportunities in fast‑growing markets: energy, nuclear fusion, superconductivity, scientific and industrial research, and more.

In a dynamic and welcoming work environment, Absolut System gives you the chance to work on national and international projects with renowned partners and clients (MIT, DGA, Airbus, Thales, Safran, and others).

Our employees, our roles:
innovating together for the energy transition!

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