Custom Design
Custom temperature control solutions
We can make one-of-a-kind temperature-control systems for the specialized needs of spectrometer manufacturers, scientific instrumentation companies, and researchers. We like the challenge of taking on new custom projects, as it adds to our product offer and shows us how temperature-control can make a difference in many different fields of research.
Our engineering process
Custom development at QNW goes beyond simple adaptations. We work closely with OEMs and researchers to understand instrument designs, optical paths, and experimental constraints. Our engineering process involves:
Dimensional capacity
We assess space constraints within the sample compartment to ensure a precise fit for single- or multi-cuvette holders.
Optimized optical alignment
Our designs position the cuvette precisely within the optical beam for accurate light transmission and measurement integrity. If needed, we take direct measurements from sample compartments or existing holders.
Utility
management
We evaluate how to route electrical connections, coolant lines, and other utilities without obstructing critical instrument functions.
Examples of custom work at QNW
qMC16
Our temperature controlled micro-centrifuge tube holder was developed after a scientist, Dr. Brent Sinclair, came to us in 2021 and asked if we could come up with a holder that would be able to control the temperatures of insects below -40° C to better understand insects’ cold tolerance. The subsequent qMC16 product can accommodate 16 tubes at temperatures as low as -50°. The qMC16 is now one of our most versatile products with uses in many different fields.
Neutron scattering sample holders
In 2010, a customer from a national laboratory inquired about the possibility of making a sample holder, much larger than anything we had made in the past, that could go up to +150° C and as low as -10° C. The system needed to be designed so that the researcher could insert aluminum blocks to hold “banjo”-type cells for sample testing in neutron scattering. To date, we have built over 20 different versions of this neutron-scattering sample holder and sold numerous systems around the world.
Colossus 1000
In 2020, a customer asked us to build the largest system we have ever attempted. It required a diameter of over 90 cm, needed to hold 48 cells, and have 6 separate sections of temperature control. It took about 5 months to complete, and the customer was very pleased with what we accomplished.
qMC16
Our temperature controlled micro-centrifuge tube holder was developed after a scientist, Dr. Brent Sinclair, came to us in 2021 and asked if we could come up with a holder that would be able to control the temperatures of insects below -40° C to better understand insects’ cold tolerance. The subsequent qMC16 product can accommodate 16 tubes at temperatures as low as -50°. The qMC16 is now one of our most versatile products with uses in many different fields.
Neutron scattering sample holders
In 2010, a customer from a national laboratory inquired about the possibility of making a sample holder, much larger than anything we had made in the past, that could go up to +150° C and as low as -10° C. The system needed to be designed so that the researcher could insert aluminum blocks to hold “banjo”-type cells for sample testing in neutron scattering. To date, we have built over 20 different versions of this neutron-scattering sample holder and sold numerous systems around the world.
Colossus 1000
In 2020, a customer asked us to build the largest system we have ever attempted. It required a diameter of over 90 cm, needed to hold 48 cells, and have 6 separate sections of temperature control. It took about 5 months to complete, and the customer was very pleased with what we accomplished.
Interested in a custom project?
Contact us to learn more.
Flexible pricing
For OEMs integrating temperature control into existing commercial spectrometers, we typically do not charge for the initial design and adaptation process—our growing library of compatible instruments benefits both QNW and our partners. However, for entirely new or specialized custom solutions outside of standard spectrometer adaptations, design and development costs may apply. We work closely with each client to determine the best approach based on project scope and requirements.
Partner with QNW for a custom solution
Whether you are an OEM looking to enhance your product line or a researcher needing a temperature-controlled solution for a specialized experiment, we are ready to collaborate. Contact us to discuss your project with our development team.