Vacgen Team

Introduction

Material science is a crossover of disciplines having roots in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering. Covering all three, UHV Manipulation is becoming ever more important in ensuring micro-precision in both surface analysis and deposition.

Introduction

Vacuum manipulation plays a critical role in surface science and material deposition applications. If you're new to the world of vacuum manipulation, the numerous terms and components can seem daunting. Vacgen is here to explain these terms and introduce some essential tools and equipment we have on offer.

Understanding the hardware behind vacuum systems is an important part of maximising a vacuum’s efficiency, reliability, and accuracy. At the heart of these systems, vacuum valves play a critical role in how robust a vacuum system is. Let’s explore the differences in valve types and actuation methods.

In the world of high-tech manufacturing, the process of moving things within a vacuum is not a straightforward task. It requires precise engineering and tailored solutions which rely on elements such as leak tightness, material selection for bake-ability and frictionless movement. Movement devices come in the form of Manipulators, Drives & Motion and Transfer Devices.

Whether it’s for the semiconductor industry, aerospace engineering or for scientific research purposes, industrial high vacuum system technology is central to many of the key operations that take place.

As the central building block in any vacuum system, the design of a vacuum chamber is inextricably linked to the design of the entire system. This which can vary widely, but a vacuum system typically consists of a vacuum pump or pumps, interconnecting piping, viewing window, the central analysis or deposition vacuum chamber...

When it comes to talking about vacuum solutions and their various applications, there is a lot of technical terms to understand. We have therefore created this glossary of terms and descriptions to help ease your understanding of the key terms used in our industry.

VACGEN’s ultra-high vacuum chambers are used throughout research and industry, with each sector leveraging advanced builds and technology to suit their unique needs.

The 'Copy Exact' (otherwise known as ‘Copy Exactly’, ‘Copy Exactly!) methodology was pioneered by Intel Corporation in the 1980s to enable semiconductor manufacturers to ramp up production of microchips quickly.

There are countless vacuum chamber builds available and, if you partner with VACGEN, you can benefit from a bespoke project that’s tailored to your exact needs – no matter how advanced the application.