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02/06/2026

“People are always ready to teach you if you’re brave enough to ask questions – even the so-called stupid ones.”

When Rashida Arvonen joined Bluefors as a Site Planning Engineer, she stepped into a completely new field. With a background in construction and consulting, she relied on curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to learn to find her way.

Today, she leads the Configuration Engineering & Site Planning team as Director, guiding a diverse group of engineers and designers across global projects.

For Rashida, collaboration is at the core of everything. She focuses on enabling her team to succeed, removing bottlenecks and creating an environment where people can do their best work. Coaching and mentoring have become some of the most meaningful parts of her role.

Read Rashida’s full story 👉 https://bluefors.com/stories/cool-people-rashidas-story/

29/05/2026

We are excited to announce a collaboration with Basel Precision Instruments, integrating their Microwave Filter & Thermalizer (MFT) into Bluefors systems.

In quantum experiments at millikelvin temperatures, microwave noise and insufficient thermalization of signal lines can obscure delicate quantum phenomena and prevent reliable and reproducible results. This collaboration helps address those challenges, with a fully integrated solution improving system-level performance.

Basel’s Microwave Filter & Thermalizer (MFT), integrated into Bluefors systems, provides:

💎A clean microwave environment (>100 dB microwave attenuation above 100 MHz, sustained into high-GHz range)
💎Improved electron temperature tracking at the sample
💎Ready-to-use, tested solution integrated with the measurement system

This collaboration reflects a shared focus on removing practical barriers in low temperature experiments, helping researchers spend more time on experiments and less on setting up measurement infrastructure.

Contact our Sales team to learn how you can benefit from this solution.

Learn more: https://bluefors.com/news/bluefors-collaborates-with-basel-precision-instruments-on-cryogenic-filtering-solutions/

28/05/2026

Bluefors at OECD MCM 2026: Shaping the Future of Global Investment

Bluefors is proud to participate in the Business at OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) side event during the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, marking the 50th Anniversary of the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.

On 2 June 2026, Tuomas Nirvi, Director for Trade, Compliance and Public Affairs at Bluefors, will join a panel of global leaders to discuss “Keeping Investment Open, Competitive and Secure: Business Expectations from the OECD Framework”.

This event brings together policymakers and industry to explore how OECD investment standards can continue to foster predictability, openness, and trust—essential foundations for innovation-driven sectors such as quantum technology.

At Bluefors, we believe that resilient, transparent, and forward-looking investment frameworks are critical to enabling long-term technological progress and global collaboration.

We look forward to contributing to this important dialogue.

Learn more: https://www.businessatoecd.org/newsroom/upcoming-events/building-confidence-in-global-markets-ensuring-oecd-investment-standards-and-policies-stay-fit-for-purpose

25/05/2026

What will it take for quantum computing to move from potential to widespread use?

In this Quantum Insider story, our Chief Business Development Officer, Dr. David Gunnarsson, shares his perspective in on what is holding the industry back.

His message is clear: the technology is ready, but widespread adoption needs a clear, commercially viable use case.

The hardware is scaling, the infrastructure is in place, and cryogenics can already support systems with thousands of qubits. The ecosystem is not waiting on science or engineering anymore. It is waiting for a moment that demonstrates undeniable business value.

Just as AI saw its turning point with ChatGPT, quantum computing is waiting for a breakthrough that takes it beyond the lab and delivers real-world impact.

As David writes, the next chapter of quantum will not be defined by qubit milestones alone, but by real business outcomes. When that moment comes, the industry is ready to scale.

Read the full article:
https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/05/19/quantum-computing-isnt-waiting-on-technology-its-waiting-on-its-chatgpt-moment/

22/05/2026

In her role as a Technical Sales Engineer, Nora Juhasz combines her background in nuclear physics with a passion for working with people.

Based in the U.S., Nora collaborates with researchers and universities around the world, helping them find the right solutions for their experiments and turning complex physics into practical applications.

Nora’s journey from R&D into sales has allowed her to stay close to science while building lasting relationships with customers. For her, some of the most rewarding moments are when customers reach milestones in their experiments and she knows she has played a small part in their success.

At Bluefors, contributing to the groundbreaking work of our customers is what drives us.

Discover more about our career opportunities and browse open positions 👉 https://bluefors.com/people/

15/05/2026

On May 12, we celebrated the opening of our second Bluefors Lab in Chicago, located at Hyde Park Labs within the UChicago Science Incubator.

The Bluefors Lab expands access to cryogenic measurement infrastructure. With a fully equipped lab and on-site expertise, it supports startup product development, collaboration, and experimentation within quantum technology fields.

The opening event brought together members of the quantum ecosystem across startups, academia, and industry. The program began with remarks from Samir Mayekar, Managing Director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago, and Sauli Sinisalo, Vice President & General Manager at Bluefors.

A panel discussion, From Measurement to Market: Enabling the Next Wave of Quantum Startups, explored how shared infrastructure can accelerate quantum hardware development and commercialization. Moderated by Tamanna Joshi, Senior Technical Sales Manager at Bluefors, the discussion featured:
🔹 Anna Grassellino, Director, SQMS Center, Fermilab
🔹 Kate Waimey Timmerman, CEO, Chicago Quantum Exchange
🔹 David Gunnarsson, Chief Business Development Officer, Bluefors
🔹 Brandon Severin, CEO, Conductor Quantum
🔹 Preeti Chalsani, SVP & Chief Quantum Officer, Illinois EDC; Business Development Lead, IQMP

The program also included a keynote by Hanhee Paik, Director of Quantum Algorithm Centers at IBM, who highlighted the importance of collaboration across industry, research, and infrastructure to advance quantum applications.

Following the discussions, guests joined guided tours of the new Bluefors Lab, where Technical Service Manager Nurul Huda showcased the setup.

With the opening of Bluefors Lab Chicago, we continue to strengthen our presence in the U.S. and support the growing quantum community. If you’re looking to advance your quantum R&D, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Learn more about the opening👉https://bluefors.com/news/bluefors-lab-officially-opened-at-hyde-park-labs-in-chicago/

13/05/2026

Curiosity and continuous learning can open unexpected career paths.

Nicolau Galiano joined Bluefors as a warehouse operator, where handling components sparked a simple question: how do all these parts come together to build a cryostat?

That curiosity led Nicolau to take the next step — moving into the Cryostat Assembly team as a Technician.

In his current role as a Senior Technician, Nicolau emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, quality, and taking ownership of the final product delivered to customers. Continuous learning, asking questions, and collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds are key parts of Nicolau’s daily work.

At Bluefors, we support our people in developing their skills, exploring new roles, and contributing to high-quality solutions delivered to customers worldwide.

Discover more about our career opportunities and browse open positions👉https://bluefors.com/people/

12/05/2026

We’re looking forward to the 39th Central European NMR Meeting, taking place in Valtice, Czech Republic, on May 17–20, 2026, a key international forum for the NMR community to share advances in methods, techniques, and instrumentation.

At the event, our Regional & Technical Sales Engineer Julien Jousset will present Cryomech liquid helium management solutions for NMR applications.

Join the talk to learn more about Cryomech’s helium recovery solutions, including:

🔹 The new HeRL01‑RM Helium Reliquefier for single NMR units
🔹 Our full range of helium reliquefiers
🔹 Liquid Helium Plants for large‑scale helium liquefaction
🔹 Complete large‑scale helium recovery solutions

👉 https://bluefors.com/events/nmr-valtice-2026/

See you at NMR Valtice 2026!

08/05/2026

The 24th International Cryocooler Conference (ICC24) is the premier global conference on cryocooler technology, taking place June 15–18, 2026, in Syracuse, New York.

Alongside the main program, the Cryogenic Society Of America is organizing the Foundations of Cryocoolers Short Course on Monday, June 15.

This highly regarded course covers essential principles like thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and real-world applications, making it ideal for both newcomers and those looking to strengthen their expertise.

The course instructors include Xihuan Hao Hao, Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer at Bluefors, together with other experts from academia, physical science laboratories, and industry. Sessions cover:

• Joule–Thomson and microcryocoolers, by instructor Franklin Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Brayton and Claude cycles and heat exchangers, by instructor Mark Zagarola, Creare

• Pulse tube and regenerative systems, by instructor Xihuan Hao, Bluefors

• Sub‑Kelvin systems and emerging research, by instructor Franklin Miller, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Practical aspects of cryocooler fabrication and instrumentation, by instructor Peter Bradley, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Learn more and register here: https://www.cryogenicsociety.org/foundations-of-cryocoolers-short-course-icc

06/05/2026

Bluefors has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), strengthening the Midwest quantum ecosystem across research, innovation, and workforce development.

With our Bluefors Labs in Chicago, we support early, startups, academia, and researchers with hands-on access to cryogenic measurement systems. Following the launch of our first US-based Bluefors Lab at mHUB, we’ve expanded with a second lab space at the UChicago Science Incubator located at Hyde Park Labs.

“Bluefors is playing an important role in expanding the Quantum Prairie’s innovation capacity by providing early-stage startups, faculty, and students with opportunities to engage in hands-on experimentation,” said David Awschalom, the University of Chicago’s Liew Family Professor of Quantum Engineering and Physics and the founding director of the CQE. “Cryogenics also plays an important role in the quantum supply chain and will be a growing source of new jobs as the quantum sector accelerates, making Bluefors an important partner in driving the quantum economy. We look forward to collaborating with them to strengthen both our Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana ecosystem and the global impact of quantum technologies.”

“Bluefors is excited to partner with Chicago Quantum Exchange to further support the well-established and growing quantum ecosystem in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. Chicago is known for being one of the trailblazers of quantum ecosystems and has long been a vibrant hub for quantum innovation, and we’re proud to empower partners through our cutting-edge Bluefors Labs at mHub and Hyde Park Labs,” said Sauli Sinisalo, Vice President & General Manager at Bluefors.

Learn more: https://bluefors.com/news/bluefors-joins-chicago-quantum-exchange/

Bluefors has joined the Chicago Quantum Exchange, strengthening CQE’s Midwest roots as the region expands efforts in quantum technology.