About CRL
In 1945, at the dawn of the Atomic Age, three scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology saw the need for a high technology instrument company to support the emerging industry created by this new technology. These three men, Dr. Frank Chesley, Dr. Demetrius Jelatis, and Dr. Gordon Lee, pioneered early development of safer methods for handling hazardous and toxic products produced by this industry. So Central Research Laboratories was born.
Early mechanisms for handling materials in containment were awkward (usually overhead-mounted devices.) Argonne National Laboratory commissioned CRL to develop a telemanipulator that could be mounted through the vertical face of the containment wall. The result was the Model 8 manipulator, many of which are in use throughout the world today. Subsequent development and customer requirements have led to 20 different models of telemanipulator with a wide range of capacities and configurations.
As a result of years of experience, CRL has also developed a full line of related remote materials handling systems including transfer systems, glove ports, manipulator tools and accessories, and power-assist equipment. CRL's technologies and products have found application in the Nuclear, the Pharmaceutical and the Leather Tanning industries.
CRL is a member of the Dover group of companies. Located in the Mississippi River valley of southeastern Minnesota, CRL has the experience and expertise, people and technologies to help you with your remote handling needs.
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