History
History
SME run by 3 cryogenic engineers, Thierry Trollier (President), Julien Tanchon and Jérôme Lacapère (Managing Directors). Absolut System has been designing innovative, ultra-complex, customized cryogenic systems (between -180°C and -271°C) since 2010, and selling them worldwide.
Absolut System’s key technologies enable it to reach very low temperatures (from -180°C to -273°C), and it is recognized worldwide. Its know-how has enabled it to break new technological ground in a number of low-carbon energy fields (liquefied hydrogen, high-power wind turbines, mini nuclear reactors).
In 2020, Absolut System will begin industrialization, bringing unique, particularly innovative and high-performance cryogenic systems to market, with the ambition of placing cryogenic innovation at the service of accelerating the energy transition.
With its international scope and involvement in a number of strategic projects (ASCEND, H2 Hub Airport, Copernicus, etc.), Absolut System plays an active role in developing French sovereignty in the fields of space, environmental control, new energies (nuclear fusion, hydrogen) and quantum digital technology.
2023
2023, July
Launch of EUCLID satellite
Absolut System took part in the launch of the EUCLID satellite, supplying 5 thermal links for the integrated near-infrared spectrophotometer. This tool measures the brightness and intensity of galaxies as a function of wavelength. The mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) is to map the structure of the Universe to help us understand matter and dark energy.
2023, June
Winner of the first edition of the FrenchTech2030 program
Announced by Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Noël Barrot, the Absolut Group has been selected as the winner of the first edition of the FrenchTech2030 program, which supports emerging players in disruptive innovation in economic objectives and technologies that are a priority for French sovereignty.
2023, May
Winner of the “Première Usine” call for projects as part of the France 2030 Plan
Announcement made by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. The aim: to enable the emergence of the first industrializations by innovative start-ups and SMEs, with a view to developing green industrialization.
2023, June
Winner of the first edition of the FrenchTech2030 program
Announced by Emmanuel Macron and Jean-Noël Barrot, the Absolut Group has been selected as the winner of the first edition of the FrenchTech2030 program, which supports emerging players in disruptive innovation in economic objectives and technologies that are a priority for French sovereignty.
2023, January
Delivery of TRISHNA thermal braid to our customer AirBus DS
2022
2022, December
Thermal links for the launch of MTG-I-1
Absolut System supplies thermal links integrated into the Imager-FCI and Sounder-IRS cryostat on the MTG-I-1 satellite. These links connect the cryogenic cooler to the infrared detectors to be cooled. The MTG-I-1 satellite is the first imaging satellite in ESA and EUMETSAT’s Meteosat Third Generation Program, which aims to provide high-resolution weather monitoring beyond 2040.
2022, November
VOL-V invests 12 million euros in the Groupe Absolut
The VOL-V Group, a major player in the energy and ecological transition sector, is investing 12 million euros in the capital of Groupe Absolut, a specialist in cryogenic technologies. This capital increase is designed to support the Groupe Absolut in accelerating its development.
2022, October
Delivery of the first Pulse-Tube cold finger FM for the TRISHNA project
Developed in collaboration with Thalès Cryogenics BV, the LPT6510 cooler is fully equipped with our Pulse-Tube cold finger for increased robustness and reliability.
2022, September
Helium purification and liquefaction system for magnetoencephalography
2022, June
Development of a helium loop for cryogenic cooling of a 140K laser amplifier
Delivery of a helium loop for cryogenic cooling of a 140K laser amplifier at the STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council) laboratories in England. This project used two unique technologies, based on Absolut System’s expertise: a cryogenic circulator and a venturi system. Energy-efficient superconducting cables are managed by our experts, who develop the technologies needed to make the cryocooling system viable for industrial operation.
2022, April
Cryogenic pump for satellite engine cathodes. Customer SAFRAN
2022, November
VOL-V invests 12 million euros in the Groupe Absolut
he VOL-V Group, a major player in the energy and ecological transition sector, is investing 12 million euros in the capital of Groupe Absolut, a specialist in cryogenic technologies. This capital increase is designed to support the Groupe Absolut in accelerating its development.
2022, September
Helium purification and liquefaction system for magnetoencephalography
Installation and commissioning of a Helium purification and liquefaction system for the magnetoencephalography system at the neuroimaging platform of the CERMEP (Centre d’Exploration et de Recherche Médicales par Émission de Positons) in Lyon-Bron.
2022, May
Design and manufacture of superconducting cables through the SCARLET project
2021
2021, December
Creation of the Groupe Absolut and subsidiaries Absolut Sensing, Absolut Hydrogen and Absolut Quanta
Since 2021, Absolut System has been the technological development base of the Absolut Group. The Absolut Group comprises 3 other entities specialising in markets with high growth potential: hydrogen – via Absolut Hydrogen, NewSpace – via Absolut Sensing and quantum – via Absolut Quanta.
2021, October
Flight of the SES-17 satellite carrying our two-phase ammonia heat exchanger
The Absolut System exchanger is installed on the mechanical pumping loop (MPL) developed by Thalès Alenia Space.
2021, September
Installation of an 80K @ 20K test chamber for AIRBUS. Useful area of the cold plate= (500×500)mm2
2021, December
Creation of the Absolut Group and its subsidiaries Absolut Sensing, Absolut Hydrogen and Absolut Quanta
Since 2021, Absolut System has been the technological development base of the Absolut Group. The Absolut Group comprises 3 other entities specialising in markets with high growth potential: hydrogen – via Absolut Hydrogen, NewSpace – via Absolut Sensing and quantum – via Absolut Quanta.
2021, September
Installation of superconducting cables for rail transport
Commissioned by SNCF, Absolut System is taking part in the SUPERRAIL project. The aim is to install a superconducting cable on the Montparnasse train tracks. The cooling system for these cables is managed by our experts, who are developing the cryocooling system for industrial use.
2021, May
Installation of the ERIS test bench at ONERA Palaiseau
This test bench consists of a vacuum chamber designed for research into electric thrusters. It recreates the environment of a satellite in orbit, enabling us to test the life and performance of space propulsion engines as closely as possible to real-life conditions.
2020
2020, October
Delivery of two helium circulation loops, each with a capacity of 300W @ 20K
Delivered to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) for cooling the plasma confinement coils being developed for nuclear fusion.
2020, September
“Cryofan” cryogenic circulators on the market
2019
2019, April
First ACE-CUBE (Advanced Cryogenic Equipment) cryostat, installed at the Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory (PMC)
CNRS-Ecole Polytechnique joint laboratory. ACE-CUBE is a dry, cryogen-free cryostat based on the Absolut System family of helium cryocooling loops for low-temperature science.
2019, March
On-site acceptance testing of heat shields for the LSS (Large Space Simulator) NMS (New Motion System) robotic arm at ESA/ESTEC
Liquid nitrogen flows from the seismic table panels to the 2 articulated arms via rotating cryogenic seals, also designed and manufactured by Absolut System.
2019, January
Installation of a cryogenic pump for a satellite engine: 18 mg/s in xenon at SAFRAN in Vernon.
2019, March
On-site acceptance testing of heat shields for the LSS (Large Space Simulator) NMS (New Motion System) robotic arm at ESA/ESTEC
Liquid nitrogen flows from the seismic table panels to the 2 articulated arms via rotating cryogenic seals, also designed and manufactured by Absolut System.
2018
2018, November
First flight model of IASI-NG thermal link delivered
Thermal link of the Atmospheric Probing Interferometer in the Infrared of the MetOp-SG satellite.
2018, October
Delivery of a 5 W cryostat at 40 K for the CNRS. Low vibration
2018, October
Delivery of the first flight model of the METimage instrument’s thermal link
(Meteorological Imager) on the MetOp-SG satellite.
2018, April
Delivery of thermal link flight models for the NISP instrument
(Near Infradred Spectrometer and Photometer) – consortium EUCLID.
2018, March
First flight models of thermal links delivered
2018, October
Delivery of the first flight model of the METimage instrument’s thermal link
(Meteorological Imager) on the MetOp-SG satellite.
2018, April
Delivery of thermal link flight models for the NISP instrument
(Near Infradred Spectrometer and Photometer) – consortium EUCLID.
2016
2016, May
Delivery of a 100W @ 20K helium circulation loop to NEXANS
For cooling a superconducting cable demonstrator.
2014
2014, May
Integration of the Absolut System SSC80 Pulse-Tube cooler in the RAPID camera
(ONERA/CEA-LETI/IPAG/LAM and SOFRADIR collaboration) and testing by IPAG on the PIONIER (Precision Integrated Optics Near-infrared Imaging) interferometric instrument of the Very Large Telescope at Mount Paranal in Chile (ESO).
2014, April
Cryogenic system delivered to SODERN
Allowing wavefront measurements to be made on an optical component with a typical diameter of 130mm, cooled to temperatures of around 110-150K.
2013
Delivery and on-site installation in New Zealand of a cooling system for a three-phase superconducting transformer
This innovative system uses a nitrogen thermosiphon subcooled by Gifford-Mahon machines. Cryogenic power 1.5kW@65K.
2013, April
First CRYOMECH Helium Recondenser type HeRL PT415 (16 liters/day)
Delivered and installed by Absolut System on a PPMS Quantum Device cryomagnet with 1.9K insert and 14 Tesla coil. Delivered to the Laboratoire de Physique et d’Etude des Matériaux (LPEM) / Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles (ESPCI).
2012
2012, December
Delivery of the first low-vibration 4K dry optical cryostat
Designed and manufactured by Absolut System for Raman electron spectroscopy experiments on superconducting single crystals – Temperature range 3K- 300K and pressure range 0.1 MPa -20 GPa. Delivered to Laboratoire Matériaux et Phénomènes Quantiques, Université Paris Diderot VII.
2012, September
First production automatic dewars delivered
This liquid nitrogen cryostat enables macromolecular diffraction experiments to be carried out by cooling all forms of sample to 77K. It is integrated into a fully automatic macromolecular X-ray beamline at the ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facilities) synchrotron facility.
2012, February
First helium circulation loop delivered to SOFRADIR (LYNRED)
For the cooling requirements of an optical characterization bench for infrared detectors. A total of 5 circulation loops will be delivered over the course of infrared detection chain projects for space applications, with cryogenic power ranging from 25W to 43W @ 50K.
2012, September
First production automatic dewars delivered
This liquid nitrogen cryostat enables macromolecular diffraction experiments to be carried out by cooling all forms of sample to 77K. It is integrated into a fully automatic macromolecular X-ray beamline at the ESRF (European Synchrotron Radiation Facilities) synchrotron facility.
2011
2011, July
First CRYOMECH helium liquefier
Type LHeP18 (18 liters/day) delivered and successfully installed by Absolut System at the Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais – LNE
2011, February
First commercial maintenance business
Preventive and corrective maintenance (10 Gifford-MacMahon cryocoolers) of the P.I.V.O.I.N.E. 2G (Propulsion Ionique pour le Vol Orbital avec Interprétation et Nouvelles Expériences) national test facility of the CNRS ICARE (Institut de Combustion Aérothermique Réactivité et Environnement).
2011, July
First CRYOMECH helium liquefier
Type LHeP18 (18 liters/day) delivered and successfully installed by Absolut System at the Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d’Essais – LNE.
2010
2010, April
Creation of the company
Absolut System founded in Seyssinet-Pariset.
