10 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk June/July 2024 Insight In semiconductor fabrication, stringent temperature regulation is vital for maintaining the integrity of delicate components and achieving desired performance characteristics. Likewise, in metalworking processes, precise cooling techniques are employed to enhance material properties, reduce defects, and improve overall efficiency. In healthcare and biotechnology, the preservation of biological materials is paramount for research, development, and medical treatments. Stem cells, tissues, and vaccines, for instance, require precise cryogenic storage conditions to maintain their viability and potency over extended periods. Within this intricate landscape, the collaboration between Air Products and Anthony Nolan, which is celebrating its 50th year of saving lives through stem cell transplants, serves as a compelling case study, exemplifying the transformative impact of strategic partnerships in advancing life-saving initiatives. The Anthony Nolan case study Anthony Nolan is a stem cell charity, with a stem cell register of over 900,000 potential donors for patients in need of a stem cell transplant, helping to save the lives of people with blood cancer and other disorders. It is also a trusted supplier of cellular starting materials and related laboratory services to researchers and the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. The ability to use liquid nitrogen to cryogenically store stem cells and umbilical cord blood is central to the success of its ground-breaking work. Leading industrial gas manufacturer, Air Products, which has over 40 years’ experience in the life sciences market, and Anthony Nolan have been working together for the last 15 years to ensure that the charity’s use of Empowering precision cooling solutions across industries Precision cooling technology serves as a silent yet indispensable backbone across a spectrum of industries, from healthcare and biotechnology to manufacturing and beyond. Its role in preserving materials, optimising processes, and ensuring product quality is fundamental to driving innovation in modern industrial operations. PWE reports.
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