Spartek, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Marca Coating Technologies

Spartek has announced it has completed its acquisition of Marca Technologies, bringing together two of North America’s vacuum metallizing leaders. The acquisition of Marca Technologies is a perfect fit for Spartek’s passion of operating innovative, large-scale metallizing and coating lines.

UC Components, Inc. Supports Second Harvest with Another $10K Donation During Their “Season of Good Will” Donation Drive 

2023 started with a "bang" in Silicon Valley with quite a bit of flooding, COVID-19 continuing to rage, and the flu creating a perfect storm. All the more reason for UC Components, Inc. to kick off our 2023 Corporate Giving Initiatives with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. We look forward to making an even bigger difference this year than last year.

Fil-Tech Sponsors Casino Night and 5K Race at TechCon in Washington, DC

Join us at the Casino Night and run/walk the 5K Road Race at the SVC TechCon where proceeds raised go to the SVC Foundation’s scholarships for students studying in the vacuum coating field and technicians already working in the field. Hope to see you there and don’t forget to visit us at Booth 422!

Vergason Technology Welcomes the Addition of Two New Team Members

Vergason Technology would like to welcome two new assets to the team: Marshall Leininger as Senior Coatings and Process Engineer and Laura Smoulder as Customer Service Representative.

Celebrating Hauzer’s 40^th Anniversary

IHI Hauzer Techno Coating reaches its 40th birthday. That means something: 40 years of experience, 40 years of pioneering, and 1000 Hauzer and Bernex systems delivered to happy customers.

New PED Applications Thin Films Lab at Kurt J. Lesker Company

The Kurt J. Lesker Company's Process Equipment Division (PED) in EMEIA has been delivering Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) equipment to customers in the region for more than 25 years, and we take great pride in supporting our customers with the remarkable research they do. 

Fusion Industry Association Hosts Second Annual Conference

The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) hosted our second annual conference on March 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. The annual FIA conference is a space for leaders in government, industry, science, and academia to come together and discuss concrete ways to accelerate the path to fusion commercialization.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Pfeiffer Vacuum “Future Factory Asslar”



Pfeiffer Vacuum celebrated the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art industrial complex at Berliner Strasse in Asslar, Germany. The site expansion known as the “Future Factory Asslar” will significantly expand the company’s manufacturing and logistics capacities. 

Advanced Energy® at SVC TechCon Booth 408

Powering the Process: Join Advanced Energy at SVC TechCon 2023, booth 408, to learn more about our power, temperature measurement, and temperature control solutions. 

Innovating Sustainable Architecture with Dynamic Glass Technology

Read more about the insightful story and the innovative sustainability solutions of SageGlass. The intelligent glass manufactured by Saint-Gobain: SageGlass, combines well-being, climate protection, and extreme efficiency. Join us at the SVC TechCon 2023 in May. Our team will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide more information about our state-of-the-art products. Looking forward to welcoming you at booth 513. 

GP Plasma Proudly Announces We Have Expanded Our Team

Ryan (Mechanical Engineer/Designer), Ian (Process, electrical and automation physicist) and Sarah (Electrical Tech) have joined our team. With 6 full time employees and several contractors, GP Plasma has the skilled resources required for your needs.

DHF Tech Products Named One of Nine Suppliers of the Year by Gentex

DHF Tech Products was named one of nine Suppliers of the Year by Gentex, a $2 billion USD supplier to the automotive industry. If your car has a rear-view mirror that dims automatically when lights from a car behind you shine on the mirror, the odds are that the mirror in your car came from Gentex! DHF is truly honored!

Precision Baked & Cleaned O-Rings for Vacuum Applications

UC Components, Inc. is the premier manufacturer of RediVac® O-Rings for HV, UHV, and other clean-critical applications. Our O-Rings are specially designed to improve pump-down times, and reduce SMC (surface molecular contamination) & VOC (volatile organic contamination – primarily water); all are precision cleaned & packaged in our certified Class 100/ISO Class 5 Cleanroom and arrive ready for immediate service. 

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.

Celebrating 1000 State-of-the-Art PVD and CVD Machines

Building 1000 specialised machines for discerning customers is an achievement that Hauzer and Bernex are rightly proud of. That’s why we devote this article to looking back – with people who have been there for a long time.

Need a Green Chrome Plating Replacement?

Vergason’s SuperChrome PVD Coating is ahead of looming industry regulatory actions that will drive towards the removal of hazardous hexavalent chromium (Cr +6) compounds.

KDF Introduces the 5 Pallet Stacker Option for the KDF 900i Series Batch Sputtering Systems

This new option allows for 5 pallets to be loaded into the system Load Lock where they are automatically indexed in and out for processing in the main deposition chamber.

New Intelligent Interface AccessLink for HiScroll® Series Pumps: Enhanced Comfort and Safety in Operation

Pfeiffer Vacuum has introduced an intelligent new accessory interface AccessLink, which permits the use of a wide range of optional accessories. Its presence is automatically detected by the HiScroll’s electronics for easy setup. The HiScroll series consists of three dry and hermetically sealed scroll pumps with a nominal pumping speed of 6 – 20 m³/h.

Ascent^® SMS AP 10 kW Power Supplies

Ascent^® SMS AP 10 kW power supplies deliver unprecedented plasma control in a compact solution for single-magnetron sputtering. Advanced Energy’s patented pulsing technology enables remarkable arc prevention, higher power levels, and increased throughput, while comprehensive control parameters and a wide operational range extend process flexibility and material innovation. 

GP Plasma System Retrofits Services Are Booming

Many businesses are choosing to upgrade their existing technology to make it competitive with the latest technical capabilities without the capital expense of a complete new system purchase. GP Plasma specializes in integrating high-tech solutions such as positive kick HiPIMS and advanced control systems, with currently eight system rebuild/retrofits in work.