Fil-Tech

Fil-Tech has been supplying consumable parts to the thin film and semiconductor industries since 1980 when the founder, G Paul Becker, recognized the need for stock deliveries of quality aftermarket consumables at competitive prices. Fil-Tech is now recognized worldwide for Quality and Savings from Stock for its electron beam gun parts, Quality Crystals®, INFICON rate monitors and controllers, vacuum hardware, ion source parts, vacuum measurement gauges and fluids for pumps.

MKS Instruments Selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner

MKS was recently selected as a recipient of the 2024 Campus Forward Award, presented by recruitment automation platform RippleMatch, which identifies companies committed to hiring and retaining the next generation of talent through investment in innovative campus and early-career recruiting strategies, diversity & inclusion, standout internships, and entry-level programming.

Denton Vacuum Celebrates 60 Years of Leadership in Thin Film Deposition in the Optoelectronics Industry

Denton Vacuum LLC, a leading provider of thin film deposition and etch systems, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its founding on February 13, 2024. 

UC Components, Inc. Introduces New Cutting-Edge X-120 Adjustable Tri-Roll Thread Gage for More Precise Fastener Measurement

Designed to meet the demanding needs of modern clean-critical manufacturing, the X-120 Adjustable Tri-Roll Thread Gage offers unparalleled versatility and accuracy. This innovative addition to their arsenal of precision tools reinforces UC’s commitment to delivering unparalleled quality and accuracy in fastener measurement.

First Hauzer Flexliner Systems Sold for Hydrogen Technology 

Hydrogen has the potential to claim central stage as the fuel of the future, a game-changer in the quest for sustainability and energy independence. 

Three Strong Brands Form the Global Busch Group

Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions have become one under the Busch Group. By combining Busch Vacuum Solutions expertise in rough and medium vacuum applications with Pfeiffer Vacuum’s best-in-class high vacuum technology and leak detection, plus sustainable gas abatement systems from centrotherm clean solutions, the Busch Group can provide comprehensive solutions as well as services for all areas of industry.

Process Materials Releases New Corporate Product Brochure

At Process Materials, we believe our future rests on our corporate values and company culture. Earning a global reputation for our commitment to quality and service in the sputtering target industry.

Effect of Bipolar Pulsed Power Shapes on Silicon Nitride Film Properties

Reactive sputtering processes for depositing insulating materials can be powered by sine wave or square wave power supplies. To help process engineers select the most appropriate pulsed power delivery mode, AE compared three different bipolar pulsing waveforms for sputter deposition of silicon nitride. Read the results.

How To Choose a Superior Vacuum Manufacturer: 6 Considerations For An Effective Partnership

Creating vacuum systems can be as simple as adding multiple standard components, or complicated with custom design work and job requirements. Each way still requires the pivotal next step of partnering with a skilled vacuum manufacturer to bring your vision to life.

IES Partners with Innovent Technologies

IES Tech Sales is excited to announce a new partnership with Innovent Technologies, LLC, a specialized contract manufacturer known for their excellence in assembling and testing semiconductor manufacturing tools and equipment. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in providing enhanced services and high-quality products to clients in various industries, such as Semiconductors, Optics, Medical, Life Science, Nanotechnology, and R&D.

DHF Technical Products to Exhibit at SVC TechCon 2024

DHF Technical Products, the leading designer and manufacturer of gold, silver, platinum and palladium sputtering targets will be exhibiting at the 67^th Annual SVC TechCon 2024 at The Hilton Chicago May 7-8. Visit us on our couch in booth 1109 and let’s talk targets.

Intellivation Celebrates 15 Years of System and Engineering Excellence

Originally established in Tucson, Arizona, and then relocated to Colorado in 2012, Intellivation now operates in a >50,000 ft² purpose-built facility dedicated to manufacturing and building state of the art vacuum deposition equipment. Recent expansions of both the facility and the team were necessary to support customers’ needs in the growing technology areas Intellivation serves.  

20 Years of Ion Beam Technology Expertise

This year we are celebrating 20 years of successful ion source equipment integration into a wide variety of technologies and systems. We also provide the highest level of technical support to our customers. See how we can help you today.

BCC Research and Futuresource Consulting to Merge in New Era for the Research Companies

Boston-based market research firm BCC Research and UK-based market research consultancy Futuresource Consulting announced a strategic merger of the two companies. The move will lay the foundations for an era of expansion and technological innovation, with a long-term plan laid out to maximize growth.

Toray Plastics (America) Offers Torayfan^® Polypropylene Film Made with Certified-Circular Resins

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces it is leveraging ExxonMobil’s Exxtend^™ technology for advanced recycling and now offers its customers and partners its Torayfan^® polypropylene film made with certified-circular resins. Toray’s decision to purchase ExxonMobil’s certified-circular resin helps the packaging industry move closer to a circular plastic economy.

Fil-Tech’s Replacement EBeam and Ion Source Parts

Fil-Tech supplies replacement parts for electron beam guns and Mark I and Mark II ion sources. We manufacture sensor hardware and supply INFICON rate/thickness monitors, controllers and vacuum gauges at competitive prices.

MKS Instruments New Programmable Safety Software Enables Faster Time to Market for Safety Critical Equipment

MKS’ TÜV certified programmable safety software, when combined with a custom I/O controller, provides users with the ability to create interlock logic across multiple distributed controllers, increasing design flexibility and ensuring high level safety. Users have access to an easy-to-use GUI interface to make safety interlock modifications on-the-fly without changing hardware, shortening the update cycle, and eliminating the logistical costs of managing excess and obsolete material.

Dowel Pins Engineered for Clean-Critical Applications

Dowel pins are valued in clean-critical industries for their ability to provide precise alignment, reduce contamination risks, enhance stability, and support modular designs. UC Components, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of dowel pins, prototypes, custom parts, finishes, and custom services for clean-critical applications to boost overall efficiency, reliability, and cleanliness.

What is Physical Vapor Deposition? 

In the PVD process, the metal vapor is transported through a vacuum and condensed on a substrate. This causes the deposition of a thin film.

HiPace 30 Neo: The Smallest Hybrid-Bearing High-Power Turbopump on the Market

The HiPace 30 Neo turbopump is designed for compact analysis systems and portable applications. Due to its high gas throughput and exceptional compression, it is suitable for light gases and has excellent critical backing pressure. With Pfeiffer Vacuum’s patented Laser Balancing technology, it has the lowest vibration level on the market, making it ideal for applications that are sensitive to vibrations.

Advanced Energy’s Pyrometers for Glass Surfaces

Specifically engineered for non-contact temperature measurements on glass surfaces, Advanced Energy’s Impac Pyrometers enable precise and dependable measurements of ultra-thin glass sheets. 

UHV Viewport Shutters for Coating and Deposition Applications

Viewport shutters play a vital role in vacuum coating and deposition applications by serving as a critical safeguard for your system viewports. These accessories are specifically designed to prevent material deposition on the viewport glass, ensuring your window remains clean throughout your process.

IES & DuPont™ Kalrez® - Selecting the Correct Compound

IES is a manufacturer's rep and sells/stocks a variety of DuPont™ Kalrez® compounds. Kalrez® was the first high performance FFKM designed for plasma, high temperature, and wet process applications. But how do you know if you're using the ideal compound? This article discusses how to select the correct compound for your application. 

Custom Precious Metal Sputtering Targets for Leading Low-E Glass Manufacturers

DHF Technical Products designs and manufactures one-of-a-kind planar and rotatable sputtering targets for energy-efficient Low-E coatings and other innovative applications in the glass industry.

New EMICON FS System for HIPIMS and Pulsed Plasma Applications

PLASUS launches its latest development: The EMICON FS system for Fast Spectroscopic plasma monitoring and process control features unprecedented time resolution which enables pulse-resolved data acquisition in HIPIMS or other pulsed plasma applications. This groundbreaking development opens the door for new and previously impossible process control functions for R&D and industry.

Go with the Flow

Discover the innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology behind Bühler Leybold Optics' participation in the realm of capacitors.

16 cm Ion Source Grids



Plasma Process Group provides a great number of choices for ion source grids. From the most common Molybdenum three focal point grids to Graphite grids. Take a moment to review what we can provide today.