PlasmaSolve Expands U.S. Presence with Key Appointment

PlasmaSolve, is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the U.S. market with the appointment of Dr. Chris Stoessel as the Business Development Manager for the United States. Based in California, Dr. Stoessel brings over 30 years of broad experience in PVD and PECVD processes and has developed solutions for diverse thin film coating and advanced materials applications.

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.

Toray Plastics (America) Purchases 100 Percent of the Energy Generated from the Bristol Landfill Solar Project

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces it now purchases 100 percent of the energy generated from the Bristol Landfill Solar Project, which officially launched operations at a ribbon cutting held on July 25.

Your Guide to ISO Centering Rings

Finding the right ISO centering ring can be complicated if you don't know what you're looking for. That's why IES created this sizing guide, offered for totally free to you. On this 2-page PDF, you'll find the common flange sizes, flange heights, O-ring materials, and more. Additionally, you'll find an elastomer temperature graph that can help you decipher which elastomer is best for your application. Download it for free today!

U.S. Senate Hosts Hearing on Fusion Development and Commercialization

On September 19, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a full committee hearing to examine fusion energy technology development and commercialization efforts. Witnesses included Dr. Jean Paul Allain, Associate Director of the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) at the U.S. Department of Energy; Jackie Siebens, Director of Public Affairs at FIA member Helion Energy; and Dr. Patrick White, Research Director at the Nuclear Innovation Alliance. 

MKS CEO Recipient of 2024 Pinnacle Award

John T.C. Lee, MKS President and CEO, is a recipient of the 2024 Pinnacle Award from the Asian American Business Development Center. 

Fil-Tech

Manufacture with Fil-Tech Quality. Fil-Tech is 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. Visit us at the AVS in Tampa at Booth 325 - see you there.

ANCORP Offering Limited Time Sale: 25% Off All In-Stock Vacuum Components Site-Wide

Save big on product families such as ISO-QF (KF) components, CF components, flexible metal hoses, metal seals, clamps, feedthroughs, and traps. Browse our website to easily view available items and see the quantity of each item directly on its SKU page.

An Eye for Detail

Discover the contributions of Bühler Leybold Optics to the smart glasses industry, focusing on specialized coatings and surface treatments that ensure high-quality images in a compact form.

Dynavac Unites with OptoTech to Deliver a Full Spectrum of Precision Optics Manufacturing Solutions

Dynavac, a leading manufacturer of optical coating systems, has joined the Schunk Group and has become a sister company of OptoTech Optical Machinery Inc. With our combined expertise, we now offer a comprehensive range of products and services for precision optics manufacturing to customers around the world, including pre-processing, polishing, measuring instruments, and thin film deposition. This collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in meeting the evolving demands of global markets.

DHF Technical Products Attended R2R USA in Charlotte

Last month, DHF Technical Products, the leading designer and manufacturer of gold, silver, platinum and palladium sputtering targets, attended the 2024 R2R USA Conference and Expo from the Association for Roll-To-Roll Converters.

Forge Battery Selected for $100M Award Negotiation with U.S. Department of Energy

Forge Battery, the commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of Forge Nano, Inc., was selected for award negotiations of up to $100M in non-dilutive funding by the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) to expand its North Carolina lithium-ion battery gigafactory production capacity to 3 gigawatt hours per year (GWh/year). 

The Power of Commitment to Our Customers

Get ready for a whole new edition of the Hauzer for You Magazine. This time, with insight into the long-term vision of our major shareholder IHI Group, showcasing a range of their sustainability-focused projects. 

Uncovering the Secrets of Volcanic Eruptions

To improve the prediction of volcanic eruptions, INFICON, a specialist in measurement and sensor technologies, is working with scientists and international research institutions on the Italian islands of Vulcano and Stromboli. 

Vacuum Technology from Pfeiffer Vacuum Has Enabled Groundbreaking Experiments

As CERN celebrated its 70^th anniversary in Berlin, Pfeiffer Vacuum was among the well-wishers at the official ceremony. Pfeiffer has been a close partner of the research institution since it was established and has made a significant contribution with its vacuum solutions to CERN's groundbreaking discoveries.

Kashiyama NeoDry G-Series Dry Vacuum Pumps

The NeoDry G Series of dry vacuum pumps is the newest addition to the Kashiyama pump product line. The Neodry G Series contains a wide voltage range and is quieter with temperature optimization through its fan control. There is a serial communication port which allows for data communication and speed control. There are currently 4 models in the NeoDry G Series lineup ranging from a maximum pumping speed of 110 L/min up to 600 L/min. IES has a robust inventory of Kashiyama G-Series Pumps in-stock in our Massachusetts warehouse. Ready to ship!

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.

What are Planar Magnetrons in PVD Coatings?



The Planar Magnetron is, in essence, a classic "diode" mode sputtering cathode with the addition of a permanent magnet array behind the cathode.

Improve Pressure Measurement Accuracy

MKS’ Granville-Phillips® 390 Micro-Ion® module provides accurate, continuous pressure measurement from high vacuum to atmosphere by combining proven Micro-Ion ionization gauge technology with a miniature Conductron heat loss sensor and two Piezo resistive sensors.

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.

PlasmaSolve Releases MatSight - Novel Simulation Software for PVD, PECVD, and Etch Technology

PlasmaSolve has released MatSight, an industrial-grade simulation software for PVD, PECVD, and etch processes that integrates seamlessly with CAD tools, third-party simulation software, and automation pipelines. Capable of reducing trial-and-error by up to 90%, MatSight empowers engineers with precise coating predictions, streamlining equipment and process development.

ANCORP Innovative Heat-Thru Technology for Heater-Optimized Ball Valves

Our patent-pending Heat-Thru technology improves heating efficiency for coating, etching, and abatement systems by eliminating the cold spot commonly found in balls of heated ball valves. Heat-Thru technology is now available as an option to all Multiport valve configurations and is a testimony to ANCORP’s commitment to empowering the future of science and technology by bringing the best heater-optimized ball valve to market.

Coating Equipment for Architectural and Automotive Glass 

Demand from the glass and automotive industry for high-performance optical and functional thin film coatings is rising. Read more about the glass coating equipment – LEYBOLD OPTICS GLC Series - from Bühler Leybold Optics; suitable for high throughput and excellent coating quality.

Cutting-Edge Spectroscopic Plasma Monitor System for HIPIMS Processes

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

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.

Other Applications: Performance Under Pressure 

The benefits of PVD and PACVD coatings range far beyond the current application list. Are you experiencing wear and friction in any part of your industrial process? Do you need your equipment and components to have longer service lifetimes, more uptime, or reduced maintenance costs? Does your equipment need to function under harsh, corrosive, or aggressive conditions?

HiQuad® Neo Mass Spectrometer Achieves Exceptionally High Measuring Speed

The new HiQuad Neo mass spectrometer from Pfeiffer Vacuum combines powerful performance with flexibility and user-friendly operation. It achieves an exceptionally high measuring speed of up to 125 μs/u, and is distinguished by its outstanding sensitivity and a wide dynamic range.