Small liquid temperature control equipment manufacturer in Lehigh Valley, PA shows global audience what an impact it can make 

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JULABO USA received the International Award for its LiDAR app enhancement at the 23rd annual RAC Cooling Industry Awards on September 24, 2026. The ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, recognizes technical innovation and business performance across the global refrigeration and air conditioning supply chain.

Laboratories and facility managers can download the free spatial assessment tool on a compatible Apple Pro device at julabo.us/app.

The recognition follows the February 2026 integration of advanced LiDAR technology into the existing JULABO USA smartphone application. This enhancement assists laboratories in accurately assessing physical environments for the safe deployment of liquid temperature control units, a critical requirement as the sector shifts toward natural refrigerants.

“I could not be prouder of our creative team for turning a vision into a resource with global impact,” said Dr. Dirk Frese, VP of Sales, Marketing & Service at JULABO USA. “We believe knowledge should be shared freely when it can advance science and improve safety. Seeing that belief recognized on an international stage is incredibly meaningful.”

Addressing Safety in Sustainable Cooling

Changing environmental regulations, including the UL 60335-2-89 standard, now enforce a 150g charge limit for importing certain laboratory refrigeration equipment. This has accelerated the adoption of natural refrigerants, and while environmentally beneficial, these substances require spatial monitoring to ensure that any potential gas leaks remain below the lower explosion limit (LEL) or lower flammability limit (LFL).

The necessary minimum room volume is directly tied to the specific filling volume of the circulator. By utilizing LiDAR scanning, the application provides precise spatial analysis, automating the calculations required to ensure compliance with evolving safety standards.

JULABO USA is currently the only competitor in the industry to offer a dedicated application paired with integrated LiDAR scanning capabilities. This tool provides distinct advantages for both end-users and distributors by:

• Automating Spatial Analysis: Rapidly measuring room dimensions to determine equipment compatibility.
• Risk Mitigation: Ensuring installations meet volume-to-charge ratios for flammable refrigerants.
• Simplified Planning: Providing tailored product suggestions based on specific laboratory footprints.

To ensure safety, natural refrigerant applications remain governed by various international, national, and regional standards. The customer assumes responsibility for following the regulations for their specific use case. All JULABO products are sold subject to the warranties and limitations included at the time of purchase.

About JULABO USA

JULABO USA is the leader in highly dynamic and precise temperature control solutions for applications in science, research, laboratories, and industry. German-engineered JULABO equipment assists with applications such as material testing and analysis, distillations, extractions, extrusions, cultivations, stress tests, temperature simulations and more. The JULABO portfolio of products offers a variety of user-friendly products with a temperature stability of ±.01°C including refrigerated and heating circulators, temperature control systems, recirculating chillers, industrial chillers, water baths, immersion coolers, and complementary accessories.

Tricia Bowman
P: (610) 737-5150
E: tricia.bowman@julabo.us

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