Cryogenic laboratory with Noblegen liquid nitrogen generator and storage tanks – enabling secure LN₂ supply for IVF and research.
IVF

IVF Fertility Clinic Installs Noblegen Generator

Melbourne IVF clinic installs LN65AC liquid nitrogen generator to support sperm and embryo preservation with continuous supply.

IVF clinics rely heavily on a secure and consistent supply of liquid nitrogen, making this sector a major market for LN₂ manufacturers worldwide. Noblegen were delighted to support one of Melbourne’s leading IVF facilities with the installation of an LN65AC liquid nitrogen generator, providing the team with the reliability and independence they need to carry out their vital work.
For fertility clinics, where precision, safety, and continuity are essential, on‑site liquid nitrogen generation offers a transformative advantage.

Challenges in IVF - Dependable supply, safety, and efficiency

The clinic’s head scientist, who had previously worked in the UK and was familiar with Noblegen’s reputation for high‑performance LN₂ generators, needed a solution that would guarantee a stable, high‑purity supply of liquid nitrogen for IVF applications.

In their existing workflow, cryogenic samples were stored in a dedicated room, with each dewar sitting on an individual scale connected to an alarm system. When a vessel's weight dropped below the minimum threshold, staff were alerted to top it up. While this system worked, the team faced several challenges:

  • Dependence on external deliveries created vulnerability to delays or supply interruptions.
  • Manual handling of heavy dewars across multiple floors increased physical strain and health‑and‑safety risks.
  • Time‑consuming logistics took staff away from critical laboratory work.

The clinic required a smoother, safer, and more reliable method of managing their LN₂ supply.

On‑Site Liquid Nitrogen Generation with the Noblegen LN65AC

To meet these needs, the clinic installed a Noblegen LN65AC liquid nitrogen generator on the third floor of their facility. Drawing on the head scientist’s previous positive experience with Noblegen systems, the team selected the LN65AC for its:

  • Consistent LN₂ production suitable for IVF storage requirements
  • High reliability and low maintenance
  • Ability to deliver liquid nitrogen directly where it is needed
  • Reduction in dependence on vendors, deliveries, and high logistics costs

With the LN65AC providing a continuous, on‑demand supply, staff can respond instantly when the alarm system signals a dewar nearing its minimum level, without waiting for external refills or having to carry dewars across the building.

Improved Safety & Long-Term Cost Savings

The move to on‑site liquid nitrogen generation has given the clinic far greater security of supply, ensuring uninterrupted availability of LN₂ for embryo and egg storage. It has also made a noticeable difference to staff safety, as team members no longer need to transport heavy dewars between floors, reducing physical strain and minimising manual‑handling risks including the risk of spillages and asphyxiation due to rapid evaporation.
Day‑to‑day efficiency has improved too, with the team now able to dedicate more of their time to patient‑critical IVF procedures rather than dealing with LN₂ logistics. Financially, generating liquid nitrogen on demand has lowered long‑term operational costs by eliminating delivery charges, rental fees, and losses from evaporation during transport.
In addition, producing LN₂ on site has reduced the clinic's environmental impact linked to tanker deliveries. Altogether, taking control of their nitrogen supply with an on‑site liquid nitrogen generator has provided the clinic with a safer, more sustainable, and more reliable foundation for their fertility services.