EVENT 4 February 2026
DSPE Knowledgeday
Cryogenic Solutions: Innovation at Extreme Temperatures
About this event
On March 18th we are organizing a knowledgeday about increasing knowledge of materials and constructions for Cryogenic conditions for the members of the DSPE. The program will combine technical presentations with real-world case studies, offering a clear overview of how cryogenic solutions are applied across industries such as high-tech systems, medical technology, research, and advanced manufacturing. Experienced speakers from industry and academia will share their knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices.
| 13:30 | Doors Open |
| 14:00 | Welcome by Koen Salden (Cazimir Institute) and Frank Molster (LIS) |
| 14:15 | Prof. Srinivas Vanapalli (University of Twente, Applied Physics) Title: The Dutch Cryogenic Landscape for High-Tech systems |
| 14:45 | Henk van Meers (SRON) Title: The XIFU thermal insulating detector suspension. Space applications, cryogenic instrumentation |
| 15:15 | Break |
| 15:30 | Maurice Teuwen (Jansen Precision Engineering) Title: Challenging the Laws of Physics, Precision engineering and mechatronics solutions that create motion in ultra-low-temperature environments. |
| 16:00 | Prof. Tjerk Oosterkamp (Leiden University, Experimental Physics) Title: Thermal conduction through material interfaces in cryo conditions |
| 16:30 | Short tour of the LIS by Frank Molster |
| 17:00 | Drinks |
| 18:00 | End of program |
Location: Leidse Instrumentmaker School (Lis) Einsteinweg 61 2333 CC Leiden The Netherlands
We are confident that this knowledge day will offer a platform for attendees to learn from experts in the field and engage in discussions. We encourage you to join us and participate in this exciting event. We look forward to meeting you and exchanging ideas that will advance the field of engineering.
Please register your attendance by sending an email to info@dspe.nl.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Organisation committee: Koen Salden (Cazimir Institute), Frank Molster (LIS) and Julie van Stiphout (DSPE)
The Netherlands
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