JULABO USA Wins International LiDAR Award

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 6, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- JULABO USA, a small liquid temperature control equipment manufacturer based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, has received the International Award for its LiDAR application enhancement at the 23rd annual RAC Cooling Industry Awards ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on September 24, 2026. The ceremony recognizes technical innovation and business performance across the global refrigeration and air conditioning supply chain.

The ceremony was a significant moment for JULABO USA, as the company showcased its ability to make a global impact with its LiDAR application enhancement. The LiDAR technology was integrated into the existing JULABO USA smartphone application in February 2026, significantly improving the safety and accuracy of laboratory environments where liquid temperature control units are deployed. This enhancement is crucial as the sector shifts toward the use of natural refrigerants, which require precise spatial monitoring to ensure safety.

Laboratories and facility managers can download the free spatial assessment tool on a compatible Apple Pro device at julabo.us/app. The LiDAR scanning application assists laboratories in accurately assessing physical environments for the safe deployment of liquid temperature control units. This enhancement is particularly important as the UL 60335-2-89 standard now enforces a 150g charge limit for importing certain laboratory refrigeration equipment. This regulation accelerates the adoption of natural refrigerants, which are environmentally beneficial but require spatial monitoring to ensure compliance with evolving safety standards.

The application provides precise spatial analysis, automating the calculations required to ensure compliance with these evolving safety standards. By utilizing LiDAR scanning, the application ensures that installations meet the volume-to-charge ratios for flammable refrigerants, thereby mitigating risks. The tool also simplifies planning by providing tailored product suggestions based on specific laboratory footprints.

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, ensuring installations meet volume-to-charge ratios for flammable refrigerants, and providing tailored product suggestions based on specific laboratory footprints.

The LiDAR scanning application is governed by various international, national, and regional standards, and 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.

JULABO USA, a leader in highly dynamic and precise temperature control solutions for applications in science, research, laboratories, and industry, 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, ensuring installations meet volume-to-charge ratios for flammable refrigerants, and providing tailored product suggestions based on specific laboratory footprints.

The LiDAR scanning application is governed by various international, national, and regional standards, and 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.