Manufacturer with Fil-Tech Quality

Fil-Tech offers Quality and Savings from Stock® for its electron beam gun and ion source replacement parts, Quality Crystals®, INFICON rate monitors and controllers, vacuum sensor hardware, vacuum measurement gauges, FT704 and fluid for pumps. We now represent Frontier Vacuum for quality and competitively priced gate, ball and angle valves.

MKS Earns One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Third Year Running



For the third consecutive year, MKS has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies, underscoring its ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence.

Watching Battery Failure in Real Time: New Insights into Solid-State Sodium-Ion Degradation

A new Imperial College London study reveals how and why solid-state sodium-ion batteries fail by observing degradation as it happens. Using operando dual-polarity SIMS, researchers tracked chemical and electrical changes at the sodium–NASICON interface in real time, uncovering pathway-driven degradation, unstable interphases, and dendrite formation—insights that could guide more durable solid-state battery designs.

Plansee Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Plansee has been recognised with the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% of over 150,000 organizations rated worldwide for their sustainability initiatives. This top distinction highlights Plansee’s strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility, as well as ethical business practices.

DHF Technical Products to Exhibit at the 69^th Annual SVC TechCon in Long Beach

SVC TechCon is returning to Long Beach Convention Center April 25-30, 2026. As always, the precious metal experts at DHF Technical Products will be at the exhibit ready to talk targets and hand out our infamous t-shirts.

AGC Plasma Secures US Patent for Innovative Halogen-Free Water-Repellent Coating Technology

This innovation represents a significant step forward in sustainable fabric treatment, reinforcing AGC Plasma's commitment to delivering advanced, eco-friendly solutions.

Fil-Tech’s Replacement EBeam and Ion Source Parts and INFICON Controllers

Fil-Tech supplies replacement parts for electron beam guns and Mark I and Mark II ion sources. We offer INFICON rate/thickness monitors and controllers and manufacture sensor hardware for your thin film deposition requirements at competitive prices.

Accelerate Vacuum Troubleshooting without Sacrificing Accuracy with MKS’ e‑Vision 2 Residual Gas Analyzer



MKS’ e‑Vision 2 RGA with <3 ms point acquisition, 100–200 amu coverage, built‑in Ethernet/web control, and an optional dual detector for sensitivity down to ~e‑14 mbar, turns leak detection, pump‑down, and chamber monitoring into fast, reliable decisions you can trust.

Understanding Control Loops: The Building Blocks of Reliable Process Control

Control loops are essential systems that maintain process variables at a desired set point for stable, consistent operation. This article explains how control loops work, outlines their core components (sensors, controllers, and actuators), and explores their role in industrial applications, from heating systems to complex process control environments. 

Zevision® IMC300 Boosts Coating Precision

INFICON Zevision® IMC300 is a next‑generation deposition controller designed to help optical coaters eliminate process variability and keep production running. With its patented ModeLock™ measurement system, IMC300 delivers higher thickness accuracy, longer crystal life, and smoother day‑to‑day operation.

CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells: Unlocking New Possibilities with High-Performance Molybdenum Layers

CIGS thin-film technology enables the production of ultra-light, flexible and highly efficient solar solutions that outperform conventional silicon modules in challenging conditions and in special applications. A precisely engineered molybdenum electrode layer, deposited through advanced sputtering processes, is a major key element ensuring long-term stability, sufficient electrical conductivity and maximum cell efficiency across a wide range of applications.

Precious Metal Upsilon Sputtering Targets for MRC/KDF Systems

DHF Technical Products designs and manufactures custom precious metal Upsilon targets for the world’s most admired companies. See what makes us the precious metal target experts.

Ultra-High Rate PlasmaMAX™ PECVD Technology by AGC Enables Fastest Production Speeds in Industry

One key advantage of PlasmaMAX™ is its ability to ensure superior quality coatings. The system is engineered to minimize film stress, resulting in coatings with excellent mechanical properties and reduced risk of delamination or cracking. This is crucial for producing reliable and durable coatings in various applications.

Advanced Energy Introduces 401M Mid-Infrared Pyrometer for Precise Semiconductor Process Control

Advanced Energy’s new 401M mid-infrared optical pyrometer delivers fast, accurate, and customizable non-contact temperature measurement for advanced semiconductor and industrial processes. Its built-in EtherCAT® communication and backwards compatibility simplifies tool integration while enabling precise process control. 

Kurdex Thinfilm Systems Introduces New SALD System

Kurdex Thinfilm Systems is introducing a new addition to its line of advanced Atomic Layer Deposition systems. Model SALD-10 is a system capable of high end ALD processing of 200 mm substrates with 3D structures at high rate and low temperature. SALD series includes: SALD6 for 100 mm, SALD8 for 300 mm, SALD9 for 500 x355 mm, and new SALD10 for 200 mm substrates.