Meet Our Pods

Each ArcticRx pod is named after someone important to our journey. Every pod tells a story of innovation, collaboration, and the people who believed in our mission to reshape thermal shipping.

More Than Just Containers

Every ArcticRx pod receives deep digital care through photogrammetry, NFC tags, and AI-powered analysis. Each pod is tracked, maintained, and reconditioned to ensure peak performance. And each one wears an artistic wrap that tells the story of its adventures—from pharmaceutical deliveries to humanitarian missions around the world.

Our Pod Family

Meet Poncho

ArcticRx ID: Poncho | JECO ID: 10050765

Poncho the Pod

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Poncho the Pitbull - A rescue dog with a heart full of joy

Poncho the Pitbull

The Story of Poncho

A great story does not always begin with joy. For Poncho, a girl abandoned in a park and sheltering against a wall during a tremendous thunderstorm, protection and security seemed impossible.

So, with an open heart and patience, we sat on a hill with food and water and awaited her response. Finally, she stopped barking, stood up and came to us.

Since then, she has found her journey to joy and even now, at over eleven years old, wakes up with a puppy's energy and shining eyes to see what is next.

Her pod reflects her in how it is built to last, can serve and shelter products all over the world, and will always be wrapped in joy and ready to weather any storm.

Stuart will share more of Poncho's story in his own words soon. Stay tuned for tales of adventure, loyalty, and unconditional love from a published children's book author who knows how to tell a story that touches hearts.

Built with Aerospace Precision

Every ArcticRx pod receives meticulous pre-assembly measurements. This level of detail ensures quality, enables predictive maintenance, and showcases our commitment to excellence.

Measurement Point Value (mm)
South Top 83.7028
West Top 85.8
North Top 88.7
East Top 83.08
East Face 6.03
North Face 18.5
West Face 29.1
South Face 21.2
North Inside 27.4
West Inside 27.8
South Inside 29.7
East Inside 34.1

Note: Ungulates on west/east inside

13 precision measurement points tracked before assembly

Post-Assembly Verification: All specifications met and exceeded. All walls and surfaces are true.

NFC Tag Affixed: Tap your phone to reveal Poncho's journey and connect with this pod's story.

Poncho's Adventures

As Poncho embarks on missions to help clients and humanitarian efforts, this log will be updated with the incredible journeys and impact this pod makes around the world.

~600
Miles by Road
5
Cities, 3 States
6
Stops Made
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In Preparation

Journey Log

1
Plainfield, Indiana

Manufacturing

2
Galesburg, Illinois

Assembly

3
Fishers, Indiana

Signature mountain wrap applied by Wendy at WrapCo Signs. Lab testing with thermal imaging and advanced sensor technology

4
Cincinnati, Ohio

Rigorous ISTA 7E testing by GHpackage - 22 days @ -20°C - Passed flawlessly

5
Fishers, Indiana - The Reveal Party

At Indiana IoT Labs, Poncho—part of the first production run—was unveiled alongside 5 friends before 100+ ArcticRx team members and close supporters. National media captured the moment as these beautifully wrapped pods were welcomed into the world.

6
Fishers, Indiana

ArcticRx headquarters - Final preparations

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Greenwood, Indiana

Current location - Gaskets being applied before deployment

Poncho's Artistic Wrap

All ArcticRx pods receive artistic wraps that tell their story. As one of our first pods, Poncho proudly wears our signature mountain design—a wrap shared by our inaugural fleet.

Poncho's signature mountain wrap design - ArcticRx Ultra-Low Temperature Transport Technology

Signature mountain wrap design featuring the ArcticRx brand

Future pods will receive unique wraps that celebrate their individual missions and client stories.

More Pod Stories Coming Soon

We're documenting the amazing stories behind each of our named pods. Check back soon to meet more of the people and adventures that have shaped ArcticRx.

Deep Digital Twinning

Photogrammetry

Complete 3D digital captures of every pod, documenting condition and enabling predictive maintenance.

NFC Tags

Every component tracked with NFC technology, creating a complete digital identity and history.

AI Analysis

Advanced AI models predict maintenance needs and optimize reconditioning schedules for peak performance.

Artistic Wraps Tell Stories

Each pod receives a custom artistic wrap that celebrates the missions it serves—whether delivering life-saving vaccines, supporting humanitarian efforts, or enabling groundbreaking research. These wraps become a visual journey of impact.

Built for Decades, Designed for Tomorrow

Our pods are engineered to last years—even decades. And when they eventually reach end-of-life, every material is valuable and easily remoldable into new products: back stretchers, neck braces, lawn chairs, pickleball paddles, and countless other applications. Nothing goes to waste. Everything has a second life.

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100°C - Boiling Water ☕
80°C - Hot Coffee ☕
56.7°C - Death Valley 🌵
37°C - Body Temp 🫀
32°C - African Beer 🍺
20°C - Room Temp 🏠
15°C - Earth Average 🌍
13°C - German Beer 🇩🇪🍺
7°C - Craft Beer 🍺
4°C - American Beer 🇺🇸🍺
2-8°C - ArcticRx Range 💉❄️
0°C - Water Ice 💧→❄️
-10°C - Gel Pack 🧊
-18°C - Home Freezer 🍕
-20°C - ArcticRx Range ❄️
-21°C - Salt Ice 🧂❄️
-29°C - Eutectic Gel 🧊
-63°C - Mars Avg 🪐
-78.5°C - Dry Ice (Powers ArcticRx!) 🧊✨
-80°C - ArcticRx Ultra-Cold 💉❄️
-89.2°C - Antarctica 🐧
-196°C - Liquid Nitrogen 🧪
-270°C - Outer Space 🌌
-273.15°C - Absolute Zero ❄️

Build Your Cold Chain System

Stop renting. Start owning. Choose the system that fits your shipping needs with flexible 3-5 year lease options.

STARTER

Circular Network

Never stop shipping

3
ArcticRx Pods

The Circular System:

  • → One pod actively shipping
  • → One pod stored & being loaded
  • → One pod returning for next use

Perfect For:

  • ✓ Small-to-mid biotech companies
  • ✓ Research labs
  • ✓ Clinical trial sites
  • ✓ Regular shipping schedules
Lease Terms:
3-5 year flexible contracts
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COMPLETE

Own Your Cold Chain

Full independence

3+1
Pods + Dry Ice Machine

Complete System Includes:

  • → 3 ArcticRx Pods (circular system)
  • → On-site dry ice machine
  • → Never buy dry ice again
  • → Generate coolant on demand

Perfect For:

  • ✓ Mid-size pharmaceutical companies
  • ✓ Biobanks & repositories
  • ✓ Hospitals with regular cold shipping
  • ✓ High-volume operations
💰 ROI Advantage:
Stop buying dry ice from suppliers - generate your own and save thousands annually
Lease Terms:
3-5 year flexible contracts
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ENTERPRISE

Global Scale

Zero risk, maximum coverage

5+
ArcticRx Pods

Enterprise Features:

  • → 5+ pods for global operations
  • → Redundancy for critical shipments
  • → Multi-site coverage
  • → Backup pods always available
  • → Custom fleet configuration

Perfect For:

  • ✓ Large pharmaceutical companies
  • ✓ Contract Research Organizations
  • ✓ Global biotech operations
  • ✓ High-risk shipments
  • ✓ Peak season demands
Custom Solutions:
Tailored fleet configuration and dedicated account management
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Maintenance Included

All repairs and replacements covered in lease

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