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Rethinking ULT Storage Architecture

Design simplicity through integrated and modular ULT infrastructure

Scaling ULT storage is often approached by adding more upright freezers. While this increases capacity, it also introduces additional operational complexity.

Large-scale ULT storage can instead be engineered as a single integrated system. This architecture allows capacity to scale by adding modules, without increasing system complexity, while continuing to operate as one unified solution.

The concept video below illustrates how this approach simplifies scalable cold storage.

Higher storage density with a smaller facility footprint

Our integrated ULT storage architecture increases storage density, using up to 75% less floor space than traditional upright freezers, reducing facility footprint, construction costs, and freeing space for production.

Configurable for nearly any application

Handles a wide variety of materials with adjustable set points down to –80°C.

While ensuring high temperature uniformity with minimal deviationprotecting, this solution is ideal for ultra-sensitive biologics.

±1°C temperature stability for biologics

The LSSU is designed for highly temperature-sensitive biologics that tolerate zero temperature excursions. Our efficient cooling technology and organized storage layout maintain product temperatures within ±1 °C, ensuring exceptional stability and protection.

66% reduction in energy consumption

Energy consumption is reduced by up to 66% through optimized cooling technology and an integrated large-scale storage design.

Built-in redundancy architecture

Redundant cooling architecture ensures continuous operation and protects stored products from temperature risk, even if a component fails.

End-to-end partnership

A single turnkey partner for design, manufacturing, and deployment reduces coordination complexity and project risk.

Evaluating the feasibility of large-scale ULT storage

As storage volumes grow, pharmaceutical facilities must evaluate how to deploy reliable and scalable ULT capacity while balancing space constraints, energy consumption, and operational complexity.

Traditional freezer-based setups can become increasingly difficult to manage at scale, making early feasibility planning critical for successful implementation.

This guide is designed to support engineering and project teams in evaluating the key considerations involved in deploying large-scale ULT storage systems.

By outlining the technical and operational factors that influence ULT deployment, this guide helps engineering firms assess when and how large-scale ULT infrastructure can support the clients long-term storage needs.