SIGMA S.A.’s Highest Precision in the Service of Global Science and Uncovering the Mysteries of the Universe!
We are proud to announce another breakthrough production achievement in the history of SIGMA S.A. Specialized frames manufactured for EGKenn, which will be used during scientific experiments conducted within the British UKRI project, are currently leaving our production facility. These components will support the infrastructure of the newly built neutrino detector, which is the heart of the international DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment).
Quality and Precision at Every Stage of Production
Global scientific projects leave no room for error. The structures making up neutrino detectors operate in extreme research conditions, which meant we had to use specialized materials and maintain the absolute highest precision of workmanship. At SIGMA S.A., we know that excellence is born from rigorous control. Therefore, every production stage of these frames required the utmost diligence. In the validation and quality control process, we utilized advanced metrological technologies: a 3D measurement arm and a laser tracker, to guarantee 100% compliance of the structures with the design requirements.
Trust from High-Tech Industry Leaders
This realization is the result of cooperation and another task entrusted to us by Egkenn – a renowned Polish brand and a provider of advanced technological solutions. Egkenn collaborates with the most important global research organizations, including CERN, Culham, Rutherford Appleton, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre. Their extensive portfolio also includes the delivery of structures for such well-known research projects and observatories as ALMA, KMOS, LIGO, and SCUBA.
We are pleased with the appreciation of our production capabilities and thank Egkenn for their years of trust. Our cooperation is perfect proof that SIGMA S.A. engineering excels in the most demanding environments.
The Significance of the DUNE Experiment
The DUNE experiment focuses on neutrino research – crucial yet still mysterious elementary particles. The results of the scientists' work can provide us with fundamental answers to questions about the nature of the universe. The experiment is meant to help us understand why the world around us consists of matter rather than antimatter, describe what the phenomenon of neutrino oscillation entails, and also allow for better examination of supernovae from neighboring galaxies.
More details about this fascinating scientific endeavor can be found at the following link: What is the DUNE experiment?