In a groundbreaking partnership, Cartken and Stirling Ultracold unify autonomous robotics with ultra-low temperature storage, enabling transport of sensitive samples and reagents down to -86°C. The integrated system autonomously navigates indoor corridors, outdoor terrains, and elevators to link labs. Wireless monitoring continuously reports temperature data, ensuring compliance with set points during transit. This end-to-end solution reduces manual handling, enhances logistics efficiency, and strengthens reliability for life sciences and clinical research.
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Cartken and Stirling Ultracold Launch Autonomous Ultra-Cold Transport Solution
Cartken and Stirling Ultracold have partnered to automate transport of temperature-sensitive samples across research, clinical, and industrial settings. The Cartken Haulers autonomous navigation integrates with the ULT25NEU portable freezer to maintain precise ultra-low conditions between minus eighty-six and minus twenty degrees Celsius. With wireless monitoring, reliable weather-resistant design, and seamless elevator compatibility, this solution streamlines logistics, minimizes manual handling, and preserves sample integrity during complex multi-level and multi-site transfer operations.
Cartken Hauler merges with ULT25NEU for autonomous ultra-cold transport
By integrating the Cartken Haulers autonomous navigation capabilities for indoor corridors and outdoor terrains with the portable ULT25NEU from Stirling Ultracold, this solution transports temperature-sensitive materials across unlimited distances. It maintains storage conditions between -86 °C and -20 °C while eliminating manual handling. Autonomous routing algorithms ensure optimal path planning within complex facilities and open areas, delivering critical samples and reagents reliably, with real-time status tracking and minimal human intervention.
Autonomous Cartken Hauler enables continuous cross-site intralogistics across terrain
Traditional automation systems typically restrict themselves to single facilities or isolated floors, limiting material movement and operational flexibility. In contrast, the Cartken Hauler navigates building corridors, hallways and uneven interior surfaces with equal confidence on exterior grounds and open-air environments. Its perception and motion planning enable it to seamlessly traverse multiple structures without manual intervention, delivering uninterrupted material transport services across sprawling campuses and complex site layouts, thereby revolutionizing intralogistics.
Robots Seamlessly Navigate Elevators Connecting Multi-Floor Facilities Without Delay
By integrating with a variety of elevator systems, the autonomous robots navigate vertical transitions effortlessly, linking multiple lab floors, storage areas, and production zones. Eliminating manual transfer between levels accelerates delivery cycles and reduces human intervention. This seamless connectivity optimizes workflow, minimizes handling errors, and enhances temperature-controlled material integrity throughout the cold chain. Consequently, scientific facilities can experience improved throughput, protocol compliance, and significant reduction in delays and sample compromise.
ULT25NEU Provides 25-Liter Capacity With Precise One-Degree Adjustable Temperature
The ULT25NEU portable freezer delivers 25 liters of volume, accommodating up to eighteen standard two-inch sample boxes. Users can fine-tune internal temperatures in one-degree Celsius increments to match experimental or storage requirements. An integrated wireless monitoring system continuously tracks temperature readings and logs data to a central platform, alerting operators if deviations occur. This seamless monitoring ensures precise setpoint maintenance during extended distribution routes, minimizing risk while preserving specimen integrity.
Autonomous Cold Chain Operates Uninterrupted Through All Weather Conditions
This autonomous cold chain unit delivers reliable performance in rain, sun, snow, and extreme temperatures. Robust sensors and a weatherproof design enable uninterrupted cooling operations 24/7 across indoor and outdoor environments. Continuous monitoring and control systems maintain precise temperature regulation under demanding conditions. Resilient construction and mechanisms eliminate downtime risks, ensuring protection of sensitive samples and reagents. Whether day or night, this solution fully secures temperature integrity throughout processes without manual intervention.
Stirling Ultracold Introduces ULT Freezers Using 100% Natural Refrigerants
Stirling Ultracold is the first US company to utilize purely natural refrigerants in its free-piston Stirling engine, achieving up to seventy percent reduction in power consumption compared to traditional compressor-based ultra-low temperature freezers. Its ENERGY STAR(R) certified ULT series provides the only portable ultra-low temperature solution available, combining sustainable operation with uncompromised performance. This innovation addresses decentralised research and pharmaceutical logistics challenges by ensuring reliable, efficient cooling in application settings.
Autonomous cold chain integrates robotics and ultra-low temperature technology
The collaborative cold chain system developed by Cartken and Stirling Ultracold integrates advanced robotics and ultra-low temperature storage units to streamline internal logistics, reduce manual handling, and ensure uninterrupted temperature stability across facilities. With autonomous navigation, the solution travels seamlessly indoors and outdoors, overcoming stairs and rough terrain. Real-time wireless monitoring tracks temperature data in one-degree increments, while natural refrigerants in Stirlings portable ULT25NEU cabinet deliver energy-efficient performance and sustainability benefits.
