Lake Shore Cryotronics

What Lake Shore Cryotronics does

Lake Shore Cryotronics is a B2B manufacturer of precision measurement instrumentation specializing in cryogenic temperature measurement, magnetic field measurement, and material characterization. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, the company serves research institutions, semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace and defense programs, medical technology developers, quantum computing hardware teams, and fusion energy programs with sensors, instruments, and integrated cryogenic systems. End markets span scientific research (nanotechnology, applied superconductivity, materials science, geology, high-energy physics), quantum computing (millikelvin control for quantum device characterization), semiconductor metrology, aerospace, biomedical measurement, and fusion.

The product portfolio operates as a layered architecture: foundational sensor technologies (DT-670 silicon diodes, Cernox, Germanium, ULT Rox, platinum, and capacitance sensors) feed into instruments (temperature controllers, teslameters/gaussmeters, Hall probes, fluxmeters, AC resistance bridges), which integrate with cryostats and probe stations (acquired via the Janis Research-Laboratory Cryogenics business in 2020) to deliver full-stack characterization systems such as the 8600 Series VSM, 8400 Series HMS, FastHall systems, M81-SSM source measure system, and the MeasureReady platform controlled by MeasureLINK software. Proprietary differentiators include QMSA software for resolving multi-carrier Hall data, FastHall measurement technology, the Infinite Helium cryogen-free recirculating gas cooler, and ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration services.

Lake Shore distributes primarily through enterprise direct sales with quote-based pricing and a global network of country/region sales representatives. The company was acquired by DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of private equity firm Arcline Investment Management, on June 10, 2026, with Houlihan Lokey as financial advisor; following the transaction, Lake Shore operates as a brand under DwyerOmega, extending DwyerOmega's footprint into magnetics and material characterization. Headcount is 101-250, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there is no stock exchange listing.

Name

Lake Shore Cryotronics

Legal name

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc.

Website

https://lakeshore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lake Shore Cryotronics, founded in 1968 in Westerville, Ohio, manufactures precision cryogenic temperature sensors, magnetic field instruments, and integrated material characterization systems for research, aerospace, semiconductor, quantum computing, medical technology, and fusion energy markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic and Magnetic Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Calibration, Characterization & Test Instrumentation (Cryo/RF) (HDAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cryogenic Systems & Cryostats (HDAGABAA), Microwave/RF Signal Generation, Up/Downconversion & LO Chains (HDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Cryogenic temperature sensors
• Magnetic measurement instruments
• Material characterization systems
• Cryogenic probe stations
• Hall effect measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of precision measurement instruments including temperature sensors, temperature controllers, magnetic instruments (teslameters, gaussmeters, Hall probes), vibrating sample magnetometers, Hall effect measurement systems, cryogenic probe stations, cryostats, electromagnet power supplies, and accessories.
2. Technical Support and Service: Technical support services for customers including calibration, repair, and application assistance for precision measurement equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Shore Cryotronics designs and manufactures precision measurement solutions for cryogenic temperature (from millikelvin to over 1000°C), magnetic field (up to 9T), and material characterization. The portfolio spans standalone temperature sensors, magnetic instruments, complete cryogenic systems (cryostats, superconducting magnets, cryogen-free platforms), and integrated characterization systems such as vibrating sample magnetometers, Hall effect systems, cryogenic probe stations, and source measure instruments, supported by proprietary calibration and measurement software.

Product overview

Lake Shore Cryotronics provides precision measurement solutions for cryogenic temperature, magnetics, and material characterization. The product portfolio operates as a unified system architecture where cryostats (from Janis) create controlled environmental conditions, temperature sensors and instruments provide measurement and control, magnetic products enable magnetic field measurement, and material characterization systems enable comprehensive analysis. Key product lines include: Temperature sensors (DT-670 silicon diodes, Cernox, Germanium, ULT Rox, Platinum, HR Series); Temperature instruments (AC resistance bridges, controllers, monitors, modules, AC/DC current sources); Magnetic instruments (teslameters/gaussmeters, Hall probes/sensors, fluxmeters, Helmholtz coils); Cryostats and cryogenic systems (CryoComplete, cryogen-free, LHe/LN₂, recirculating gas coolers, superconducting magnet systems); Material characterization (8600 Series VSM, 8400 Series HMS, FastHall systems, M81-SSM, MeasureReady platform, MeasureLINK software, cryogenic probe stations, electromagnets, power supplies); and cryogenic accessories. The company was acquired by DwyerOmega in June 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DT-670 Silicon Diode Temperature Sensors Cryogenic temperature sensors based on silicon diode technology, designed for precise temperature measurement in low-temperature environments. Targeted at cryogenic and laboratory users.
• Cernox® Cryogenic Temperature Sensors Cryogenic temperature sensors offering high sensitivity and stability across a wide temperature range, based on proprietary Cernox thin-film technology. Targeted at researchers and OEMs needing reliable cryogenic thermometry.
• Germanium Cryogenic Temperature Sensors High-precision cryogenic temperature sensors utilizing germanium resistance thermometry for ultra-low temperature applications. Targeted at ultra-low-temperature researchers.
• ULT Rox™ Ultra-Low Temperature Sensors Ultra-low temperature sensors based on ruthenium oxide resistance technology for operation at millikelvin temperatures. Targeted at quantum and millikelvin research users.
• Platinum Resistance Temperature Sensors Standard platinum resistance thermometers for accurate temperature measurement from cryogenic to elevated temperatures. Targeted at laboratory and industrial temperature measurement.
• HR Series High-Resolution Temperature Sensors High-resolution temperature sensors designed for precision applications requiring fine temperature control. Targeted at advanced research environments.
• AC Resistance Bridges Precision AC resistance measurement instruments for accurate temperature determination from resistance sensors. Targeted at researchers needing high-accuracy resistance thermometry.
• Cryogenic Temperature Controllers Closed-loop control systems for maintaining precise temperatures in cryogenic and laboratory environments. Targeted at low-temperature experiment and process users.
• Cryogenic Temperature Monitors Instrumentation for continuous monitoring and display of temperature readings from various sensor types. Targeted at laboratory and process monitoring users.
• AC and DC Precision Current Sources Precision current sources for powering temperature sensors and resistance measurements. Targeted at metrology and low-temperature measurement users.
• Teslameters / Gaussmeters Instruments for measuring magnetic field strength in tesla or gauss units. Targeted at researchers and engineers measuring DC and AC magnetic fields.
• Hall Probes Hall effect-based magnetic field sensors for precision magnetic measurements. Targeted at users needing accurate magnetic field sensing in laboratory and OEM applications.
• Hall Magnetic Sensors InAs and GaAs Hall sensors for magnetic field detection and measurement. Targeted at OEMs and researchers needing reliable Hall-effect sensing.
• Fluxmeter (Model 480) Instrument for measuring magnetic flux, particularly the Model 480 fluxmeter. Targeted at laboratory users characterizing magnet systems.
• Helmholtz Coils Precision magnetic field generation coils for calibration and testing applications. Targeted at labs calibrating magnetometers and sensors.
• 8600 Series Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) Vibrating sample magnetometers for characterizing DC magnetic properties of materials as a function of magnetic field, temperature, and time. Targeted at materials researchers in physics, chemistry, and engineering.
• 8400 Series Hall Effect Measurement System (HMS) Hall effect measurement systems for characterizing electronic properties of semiconductors and other materials. Targeted at semiconductor and advanced materials laboratories.
• FastHall™ Hall Effect Measurement Station and M91 FastHall™ Controller Automated Hall effect measurement systems and controller featuring FastHall technology for rapid Hall effect characterization. Targeted at semiconductor labs and production test users needing fast carrier characterization.
• M81-SSM Source Measure System Synchronous source measure system for low-resistance electrical measurements in materials research. Targeted at materials researchers and test engineers needing high-precision source-measure capability.
• MeasureReady® Instrument Platform Family of precision measurement instruments including the M81-SSM, M91 FastHall controller, guarded insert for PPMS, and Model 155 AC/DC current/voltage source. Targeted at advanced materials and quantum research users.
• MeasureLINK™ Measurement Control Software Measurement software for controlling and automating Lake Shore characterization systems. Targeted at researchers using Lake Shore VSM, HMS, FastHall, and probe station platforms.
• Cryogenic Probe Stations Probe stations for electrical characterization of materials and devices at cryogenic temperatures, available in tabletop, high-performance, full-wafer, vertical-field, electromagnet-based, and cryogen-free variants, plus custom configurations. Targeted at semiconductor, quantum device, and advanced materials researchers.
• CryoComplete Mössbauer Measurement System Complete Mössbauer effect measurement system for nuclear gamma ray resonance studies. Targeted at physics and materials research laboratories.
• MagRS Magnetic Research System Magnetic research system for comprehensive magnetic property characterization. Targeted at materials and physics researchers needing integrated magnetic measurement capability.
• Electromagnets and Power Supplies (EM-4V, EM-7V, Model 625 Superconducting Magnet Power Supply) Variable-gap electromagnets (EM-4V, EM-7V) and matched power supplies, including the Model 625 superconducting magnet power supply, for generating and stabilizing precisely controlled magnetic fields in research applications. Targeted at magnetic research and material characterization laboratories.
• Guarded Insert for PPMS® Specialized insert for use with Quantum Design PPMS systems, enabling enhanced electrical measurements. Targeted at users of Quantum Design physical property measurement systems.
• CryoComplete (Janis) Integrated Cryogenic Measurement Systems Complete cryogenic measurement systems integrating temperature control, magnetic fields, and measurement instrumentation. Targeted at research laboratories needing turnkey cryogenic experimental platforms.
• Cryogen-Free Cryostats (Janis) Cryostats that eliminate the need for liquid cryogens through mechanical refrigeration, including pulse tube and Gifford-McMahon systems. Targeted at laboratories needing continuous cryogenic operation without liquid helium or nitrogen supply.
• LHe and LN₂ Cryostats (Janis) Liquid helium and liquid nitrogen cryostats for research applications requiring precise temperature control. Targeted at low-temperature physics and materials research laboratories.
• Recirculating Gas Coolers and Infinite Helium System (Janis) Closed-loop helium circulation systems including the Infinite Helium automated solution, designed to make LHe continuous flow cryostats cryogen-free. Compatible with ST-500, ST-400, ST-FTIR, and STVP-NMR cryostats. Targeted at laboratories seeking to eliminate liquid helium consumption.
• Superconducting Magnet Systems (Janis) Integrated superconducting magnet cryostats for research requiring high magnetic fields at cryogenic temperatures. Targeted at condensed matter physics, quantum, and materials research laboratories.
• Custom Cryogenic Systems (Janis) Bespoke cryogenic solutions designed for specific research requirements and applications. Targeted at research and industrial customers with specialized cryogenic needs.
• Cryogenic Accessories (Wire, Cable, Solder, Epoxy, Grease, Varnish) Comprehensive range of cryogenic accessories including specialized wire, cable, solder, epoxy, grease, varnish, and miscellaneous items for cryogenic applications. Targeted at laboratories building and maintaining cryogenic experimental setups.
• Temperature Probes Probe-style temperature sensors for various laboratory and industrial applications. Targeted at laboratory, field, and industrial temperature measurement users.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration and Technical Support Services ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, repair, and application assistance services for Lake Shore precision measurement equipment including temperature sensors and magnetic instruments. Targeted at existing customers and third-party users of precision measurement equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature measurement from 4.2 K to 1,273 K (-269°C to 1000°C) in VSM systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DwyerOmegacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Lake Shore Cryotronics has been acquired by DwyerOmega, a global leader in precision measurement and control solutions and a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. This acquisition expands DwyerOmega's capabilities beyond cryogenic temperature measurement into magnetics and material characterization. The partnership expands commercial reach and product offerings while supporting continued innovation and customer service.
• Houlihan LokeyminorOthers · 10 June 2026Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor to DwyerOmega in connection with the acquisition of Lake Shore Cryotronics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bluefors: Fast-growing maker of cryogen-free dilution refrigerators for quantum computing; increasingly relevant peer as quantum computing scales and overlaps with Lake Shore's cryogenic customers.
• ICEoxford: Designs cryogenic systems for quantum technology, aerospace, and research customers — overlapping end markets and product category with Lake Shore's Janis cryostat line.

Direct peers

• Quantum Design: Closest direct peer: physical property measurement systems (PPMS, VersaLab), VSMs, and cryogenic instruments serving the same scientific research, materials, and quantum end markets as Lake Shore.
• Oxford Instruments: NanoScience division manufactures cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, and measurement instruments directly overlapping with Lake Shore's cryostat and probe station offerings.
• attocube systems: Specializes in cryogenic nanopositioning, low-temperature microscopy, and measurement systems; competes with Lake Shore in cryogenic research instrumentation.
• American Magnetics Inc. Supplies superconducting magnet systems, cryogenic accessories, and measurement instruments to similar research, quantum, and physics customers.
• Cryogenic Limited: UK-based manufacturer of cryogenic equipment, cryostats, and superconducting magnet systems for research and industrial customers — direct competitor to Lake Shore's Janis product family.
• Stanford Research Systems: Manufactures precision scientific instruments including lock-in amplifiers and test equipment used by the same research and physics customers that buy Lake Shore's measurement products.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Cryogenics Division): Large industrial conglomerate with a cryogenics division producing cryocoolers and refrigeration systems used in similar quantum and research applications as Lake Shore's cryogen-free products.
• Keysight Technologies: Large incumbent in electronic test and measurement, with semiconductor and aerospace customers that overlap Lake Shore's Hall effect and probe station end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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