About Cryoelectra
Our team combines scientific expertise, engineering excellence, and strong operational support.
With a balanced mix of experienced specialists and technical professionals, we ensure reliable solutions and sustainable growth.
Company Overview
Meet Our Team
Mission & Values
Our History
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Cryoelectra at a Glance
30+
Years of Expierience
Decades in expertise in RF technology and systems.
Global Customer Network
Supporting research, medical, and industrial applications worldwide.
High-Power RF Specialists
Solid-state RF amplifiers from 20 MHz to 3 GHz and beyond.
Made in Germany
Engineering, quality, and reliability you can trust.
Why Customers Choose Cryoelectra
Proven Realiablity
Our RF systems are designed fo maximum uptime and performance. in mission-critical enviro
Custom Engineering
We develop tailored solutions that fit your exact requirements and technical challenges.
Long-term support
We stand by our customers with reliabable service and support throughout the entire lifecycle.
Company Overview
Cryoelectra GmbH develops high-power RF systems for demanding applications in science and industry.
With over 30 years of experience in accelerator technology and RF engineering, our solutions are trusted worldwide – from RF amplifiers to complete system integration. We stand for precision engineering, high reliability, and uncompromising quality.
All development and production processes are carried out in-house. Designed and manufactured in Germany, our systems ensure full control and consistently high standards.
Heritage & Expertise
Founded in 1992 by Prof. Helmut Piel and rooted in research at the Universities of Bonn and Wuppertal, Cryoelectra builds on decades of scientific excellence.
Applications
Our systems are used worldwide in particle accelerators, medical RF systems, and nuclear fusion – enabling precise control, reliable performance, and advanced scientific and industrial processes.
Capabilities
We design and manufacture low-level RF control systems and high-power solid-state RF amplifiers for pulsed and continuous wave (CW) operation, enabling both short high-power bursts and stable long-duration RF output. Our technology covers frequencies from 20 MHz to 3 GHz and output powers exceeding 150 kW.
Specialized SSA manufacturing and a modern production and test environment covering 800 m² ensure consistent quality. In total, more than 2,500 m² are dedicated to development and production activities.
Organization
The People Behind Cryoelectra
Management & Administration
Dr. Nico Pupeter
Managing Director
Physicist
Dr. Nico Pupeter oversees company management, defines strategy, and ensures efficient and sustainable operations across all business processes.
Heidi Panza
Authorized Signatory
HR, Finance & Administration
Heidi Panza oversees Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, ensuring efficient processes and sustainable growth.
Engineering & Development
Dr. Mirco Nedos
Authorized Signatory | Physicist
LLRF & Control Systems
Dr. Mirco Nedos leads LLRF and control systems and serves as project manager, driving technical development and implementation.
Birger Nordmann
Project Manager / Head of RF Department | RF Engineering
Birger Nordmann leads the RF department, oversees RF system development, and manages related projects.
Project Management
Veronika Wied
Project Manager
Dipl.-Ing., M.Eng.
Veronika Wied is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing technical projects.
Maika Läßiger
Project Manager
Dipl. Geogr.
Maika Läßiger is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of projects and ensures smooth project workflows.
Our Team Composition
PhDs
(Physics & Electronics)
M.Sc. / Dipl-Ing. graduates
B.Sc. graduates / Technicians
Administrative staff
Skilled production workers
Production assistants
Our Mission and Values
Engineered Beyond Limits
What We Do
We develop high-performance RF technologies that drive progress in science and industry—particularly in forward-looking fields such as nuclear fusion.
Our focus is on the custom development of RF amplifiers and systems precisely tailored to our customers’ requirements. Close collaboration between our specialist teams and partners enables the creation of precise, high-performance, and reliable solutions—from the initial concept through to implementation.
We combine scientific excellence with engineering expertise, consistently delivering even the most complex requirements in a practical and application-oriented manner.
Our History
Engineered Beyond Limits
Development Timeline
1973–1992: Scientific Origin
- Institute for Accelerator Physics established at University of Wuppertal
- Development of superconducting RF cavities and accelerator structures
- Foundation of Cryoelectra in 1992
1992–2010: RF Systems and Technology Transition
- Development of superconducting RF components for telecom and accelerator applications
- Early system integration (RF, cryogenics, control)
- Transition to transistor-based RF amplifier technology
2010–2015: High-Power Solid-State RF (SSA)
- Introduction of solid-state RF amplifiers >100 kW (≈72 MHz class)
- Typical systems: up to 150 kW CW output
- Deployment in proton therapy accelerators (global installations)
2013–2021: Synchrotron RF Systems (500 MHz)
- Multi-generation SSA development for synchrotron light sources
- Output power up to ~160 kW CW
- Installations at research facilities in Europe, North America and Asia
2018–Present: High-Frequency SSA (1.3–1.75 GHz)
- Compact high-efficiency systems (e.g. 1.3 GHz, ~130 kW CW)
- GaN-based transistor technology
- Applications in LINACs and synchrotron facilities
2020–Present: Fusion and High-Power Systems
- Long-pulse RF amplifiers (~120 MHz, up to ~180 kW)
- Broadband systems in the 60–90 MHz range
- System concepts extending into MW-class power levels
Selected Installations
Proton Therapy
(≈70–72 MHz, up to 150 kW cw)
- North America: multiple sites (e.g. East Coast and Midwest)
- Europe: Netherlands, Denmark, United Kingdom
- Asia: China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand
Synchrotron Light Sources
(≈500 MHz, up to 160 kW cw)
- Research facilities in Europe, North America and Asia
- Multiple storage ring and booster applications
High-Frequency Systems
(1.3–1.75 GHz)
- Accelerator test facilities and synchrotron environments
- Applications in LINACs and isotope production systems
Fusion / Plasma Heating
(≈120 MHz)
- Experimental fusion research facilities
Technical Characteristics
- Modular solid-state amplifier architecture (parallel transistor operation)
- Waveguide and coaxial multi-stage combining networks
- Redundant system design for 24/7 operation
- Digital LLRF control systems for amplitude and phase stability
- Typical wall-plug efficiency up to ~60–65% (depending on frequency and system class)
Career
Help Build the Future of Accelerator Technology with Us
Join us
We currently do not have any open positions.
However, we are always open to fresh perspectives and motivated professionals. If you believe you would be a good fit for our team, feel free to send us an speculative application.
We will contact you if a suitable opportunity arises.
Contact
Phone: +49 (0) 202 - 69824-11
Fax: +49 (0) 202 - 69824-40
Email: info@cryoelectra.de
