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Design, Manufacture, and Installation of Sample Positioning System for ESS Lund Sweden

Awarded 04 Jan 2022

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Awarded04 Jan 2022
Value£219,818.00
SupplierSymetrie
RegionEast of England
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 10mo ago3y term
Awarded 4 Jan 2022Expired 3 Jan 2025

UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Symetrie for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of a Sample Positioning System (SPS) for the Freia instrument at ESS Lund Sweden.

The SPS is used to orient samples in the neutron beam during experiments, with alignment achieved through closed-loop feedback from the downstream neutron detector.

The system supports a diverse range of sample configurations.

The contract value is AUD 219,818.

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