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AVS 2008 exhibitor program

SEP 01, 2008

DOI: 10.1063/1.3693320

Physics Today

A&N Corporation

511

Phone: 352-528-4100

www.ancorp.com

A&N Corporation, manufacturer of high vacuum components for over 40 years, offers researchers and laboratories an extensive line of standard high and ultra high vacuum components, as well as custom valves and process chambers. A&N products are designed to meet or exceed the standards required by industrial and academic users, such as those involved with thin film deposition, surface analysis, laser devices, cryogenics and the aerospace industry. For more information, visit us at www.ancorp.com .

Able Electropolishing

912

Phone: 888-868-2900

www.ableelectropolishing.com

Our unique process dissolves surface metal and with it, microscopic burrs, recast material and other surface contamination. The process works on nearly any shaped metal. Laser, EDM and photofabricated parts in nearly any size. World’s largest capacity. In-house Scanning Electron Microscope. Two locations to serve the US and the world. Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900

Accu-Glass Products Inc.

412

Phone: 818-365-4215

www.accuglassproducts.com

Designs, engineers, and manufactures a wide range of ultrahigh vacuum subminiature-D electrical feedthroughs with air and UHV compatible connector fitted cable assemblies. The product range includes 9, 15, 25, and 50 pin instrumentation, power, coaxial, and thermocouple-power contact combinations. The product range has been expanded to include: 9-pin circular subminiature-C electrical feedthrough mounted on a MINI CF flange, viewports, bellows sealed rotary feedthroughs, and bellows sealed linear feedthroughs. We maintain a large inventory of standard components for off the shelf delivery. Minor modifications of standard components, and custom engineered products are also available with quick delivery.

Advanced Magnet Lab

620

Phone: 321-728-7543-14

www.magnetlab.com

AML offers breakthrough magnet technology to revolutionize existing or enable new applications. Double-Helix™ & Direct Double-Helix™ based applications deliver unmatched capability, performance, reliability and economics. No other technology provides “perfect fields” of any multipole order configuration (dipole, quadrupole…) on a straight or curved axis and unconstrained design and automated manufacturing for even the most challenging applications. Become “AML Enabled” - magnetlab.com

AJA International, Inc.

401

Phone: 781-545-7365

www.ajaint.com

Sputtering and E-beam Systems for R&D Pilot Production. Static and Rotating Magnetron Sputter Sources for HV and UHV, Substrate Holders with Rotation, RF Biasing, Heating and Cooling; Sputter Targets, Microwave, RF and DC Power Supplies, Microwave Components and Plasma Sources, RF Ion/Plasma Sources.

Alcatel Vacuum Products, Inc.

709

Phone: 781-331-4200

www.adixen-usa.com

Alcatel manufactures a complete range of Adixen™ brand vacuum products including dry vacuum pumps and dry pumping systems, rotary vane pumps, ceramic bearing turbomolecular pumps, full 5 axis maglev turbomolecular pumps, molecular drag pumps, vacuum valves, vacuum gauges as well as vacuum flanges/fittings. Alcatel is also the world leader in helium leak detectors.

Altair Technologies, Inc.

705

Phone: 650-508-8700-121

ww.altairusa.com

  • Precision Furnace Brazing Services

  • Engineering and Design assistance

  • Turnkey Manufacturing

  • UHV Products

  • Ambios Technology, Inc.

    721

    Phone: 831-429-4200

    ww.ambiostech.com

    Ambios manufactures high performance, state-of-the-art, surface metrology equipment for industrial and academic researchers. Product line includes stylus profilometers, non-contact optical profilers, and AFM and SPM instruments.

    American Institute of Physics

    218

    Phone: 516-576-2485

    www.aip.org

    Contributors to AIP journals have an open-access publishing option, Author Select, for immediate free distribution of articles worldwide. Readers of AIP journals have options, too: RSS feeds are available by topic or title, AIP Article Packs provide a package of downloads from all journals at highly discounted rates, and new Web 2.0 tools allow more interaction with content. Visit the AIP booth to learn more—and discover the new, complete Physics Today online archive as well.

    Ametek Inc.

    811

    Phone: 412-828-9050

    www.ametekpi.com

    The Dycor Dymaxion Mass Spectrometer offers the latest technology in gas analysis and includes System 2000 software for Windows XP. Features include ranges from 1-100, 1-200, and 1-300 AMU, a zero drift electrometer amplifier that ensures repeatable data, 32 bit multi-threaded operating software for real time process control, extensive systems integration capability, and Visual basic scripting. Ametek also offers PPT level trace moisture and oxygen analyzers that monitor gas purity.

    Anfatec Instruments AG

    9

    Phone: 49-0-37421-24212

    www.anfatec.com

    The Anfatec Instruments AG is an established German producer of surface science instrumentation. The product range covers • Digital LockIn Amplifiers • AFM (Atomic Force Microscopes) • STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopes) • PC based, versatile and affordable price SPM controllers as well as • parts and accessories for scanning probe microscopes. The electronic measurement equipment is developed in-house and built on the highest level available on the market.

    Applied Surface Technologies

    301

    Phone: 908-464-6675

    www.co2clean.com

    The CO2 Snow Jet Cleaning System will be demonstrated. The cleaning process is simple, removing particles of all sizes (to below 0.03microns) and also organic residues from surfaces. This cleaning process works well on many substrates, vacuum parts, analytical samples (AFM), optics, and many other applications. The Snow Jet process is, nondestructively, residue-free with no environmental limitations. Bring test samples!

    Asemblon, Inc.

    808

    Phone: 425-558-5100

    www.asemblon.com

    Asemblon, Inc. is a supplier of ultra-high purity alkane thiols. We are experts in molecular self-assembly on a variety of surfaces including gold. We offer custom synthesis on a contract basis and will develop custom polymers and other materials through our joint venture partners.

    Asylum Research

    513

    Phone: 805-696-6466

    www.asylumresearch.com

    Asylum Research manufactures advanced AFM/SPMs for applications from biology to semiconductors. Asylum has continuously lead the industry with ground-breaking technical innovations such as Dual AC Mode, quantitative nanoindenting, and the high voltage, cross-talk free Piezo Force Module. Band Excitation, an R&D 100 award winning technology, allows rapid probing of energy dissipation. Visit our booth to see a new AFM that will change the way you think about scanning probe microscopy.

    Atlas Technologies

    920

    Phone: 360-385-3123

    www.atlasuhv.com

    Leader in Aluminum Vacuum Technologies. UHV Flanges & Fittings Higher vacuums, Faster, Cleaner, Larger and Lower cost. Atlas Designs and Fabricates custom aluminum vacuum chambers used for: *Synchrotron light sources. *Semiconductor process tool. *Solar process tools. *Nuclear radiation environments. *Low cost large vacuum chamber needs. *Light weight & high thermal performance vacuum chambers * More

    Attocube Systems AG

    315

    Phone: 49-89-2877-8090

    www.attocube.com

    Attocube systems AG manufactures and distributes a complete line of easy-to-use probing stations, scanning probe microscopes and nanopositioning systems for temperatures in the range from 300K down to 10mK! The innovative instruments are also compatible with HV and UHV environments as well as with high magnetic fields up to 15T.

    AVS—Ask the Experts!

    607

    Sponsored by Edwards Vacuum

    www.avs.org

    ATE will be staffed with experts in different aspects of vacuum technology to answer questions any vacuum related questions you may have… Is your vacuum system behaving strangely? Do you have questions on the production, measurement or containment of high vacuum? Does your vacuum system need therapy? Is it moody, with good days and bad days? Does your brain seem like a vacuum when you try to solve the problem? Visit the ATE booth and get FREE therapy and help!

    BellowsTech, LLC

    714

    Phone: 973-785-4630

    www.bellowstech.com

    BellowsTech, LLC is a premier producer of edge welded bellows, specializing in the design and manufacture of precision edge welded bellows and assemblies, encompassing a wide array of alloys and dimensional configuratons serving the high vacuum, semiconductor, aerospace, military, mining, agriculture, oil services, process control and medical device industries.

    Beneq

    427

    Phone: 358-9-7599-530

    www.beneq.com

    Manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) systems and proprietary nHALO® Liquid Flame Spray Technology for functional surfaces. Novel Thin Film System, TFS 500 is designed for advanced thin film processing, protective coatings, functional surface build up and doping purposes. Substrate alternatives include, wafers and other planar substrates, powders, porous and complex 3D substrates. Due to the versatile reaction chamber design (up to diam. 450 × 500mm), TFS 500 is a optimum deposition tool for various ALD applications.

    Brooks Automation

    718

    Phone: 978-262-2400

    www.brooks.com

    Brooks Automation is the global leader in the development and application of innovative vacuum technology solutions. Through our CTI-Cryogenics®, Granville-Phillips®, and Polycold® Systems solutions, we provide a broad range of critical vacuum components, controls and subsystems that are key to the performance of semiconductor, flat panel and disk drive manufacturing equipment.

    Cambridge Nanotech

    402

    Phone: 617-674-8800

    www.cambridgenanotech.com

    Cambridge NanoTech focuses on simplifying the science of atomic layer deposition (ALD) solutions for customers worldwide-from universities to the largest corporations-by delivering comprehensive services and versatile, turnkey systems that are accessible, affordable and accurate to the atomic scale. With unparalleled support, Cambridge NanoTech experts collaborate with customers to apply thin film techniques to unique coating challenges, acting as a catalyst for new applications worldwide.

    CAMECA Instruments

    811

    Phone: 208-442-6559

    www.cameca.com

    CAMECA provides in-Fab and near-Fab Metrology Equipment for the worldwide semiconductor, based on LEXES, SIMS and TXRF analytical techniques. CAMECA also provides advanced Research Instruments for the most prestigious laboratories in universities, governmental organizations and private companies in materials, geology, astrophysics, semiconductors and life sciences. The techniques include EPMA, SIMS and Atom Probe. CAMECA’s headquarters are located near Paris, and we have subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Germany. We have been at the forefront of technological innovation for more than 50 years, and over 1,000 of our instruments are installed worldwide.

    Capitol Vacuum Parts

    914

    Phone: 703-631-3933

    www.capvac.com

    Capitol Vacuum is the leading independent supplier of high quality parts and repair kits for industrial vacuum pumps. We carry spare parts, repair kits, oil and filters for pumps manufactured by most major OEMs and offer same day shipping on most orders. We stock parts for dry scroll, dry claw, rotary vane, rotary piston, blower or booster pumps, cryopumps and turbo molecular pump repair and parts. When you’re looking for quality parts and quick delivery turn to us at www.capvac.com .

    CeramTec North America

    219

    Phone: 864-682-3215

    www2.ceramtec.com

    CeramTec North America is the world leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic-to-metal and glass-to-metal ceramic hermetically sealed electrical & optical components including: feedthroughs, multipin connectors (Circular & Sub D Type), coaxial connectors, viewports/windows, thermocouples, isolators, baseplate feedthroughs and accessories. More than 55 years of experience & an ISO 9001:2000 quality system stand behind our hermetically sealed components!

    CRC Press

    214

    Phone: 561-994-0555

    www.crcpress.com

    Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press, a leading publisher of technical references and textbooks, is proud to introduce a wide range of titles, from materials processing to basic research and advanced applications of materials in both the research and manufacturing communities. Visit our booth to see the latest books in cutting-edge issues associated with vacuum science and technology, and take advantage of our SALES: 15 – 25% off and SPECIALS: − 50% off!

    CSM Instruments

    613

    Phone: 781-444-2250

    www.csm-instruments.com

    CSM Instruments manufactures advanced Indentation, Scratch & Tribological testing tools for a wide range of loads. Our testing modules can be configured alone or combined together on a testing platform for a single instrument capable of multiple analysis modes. 3D-imaging options are available with the ConScan or AFM objective. CSM Instruments is proud to announce the launch of its new Table Top Nano Indentation Tester, a cost-effective solution which meets the ISO 14577 & ASTM E2546 standards.

    Detector Technology, Inc.

    421

    Phone: 413-284-9975

    www.detechinc.com

    Detector Technology is the industry leader in manufacturing customized multipliers. Our engineering knowledge and manufacturing flexibility allows us to provide and configure a multiplier for your special low/high volume applications. DeTech engineers and manufactures quality channel electron multipliers for high performance and maximum reliability. DeTech welcomes your requests for designing new and innovative detectors. We have worked with many scientists and engineers on customizing their needs for specific applications.

    Duniway Stockroom Corp

    806

    Phone: 650-969-8811

    www.duniway.com

    Duniway Stockroom specializes in vacuum equipment and supplies; ion pumps and controls; flanges, gaskets, bolts and nuts; vacuum gauges and controls; mechanical pumps and rebuild kits; supplies (oils, greases, hoses, bell jars) diffusion pumps and leak detectors. Equipment rebuilding services and a variety of reconditioned equipment. Free Catalog.

    Eagle Instrument Services

    510

    Phone: 502-380-0990

    www.eaglevac.com

    Eagle is dedicated to exceptional customer service delivered with genuine care to every customer. We offer quality repair services for turbomolecular pumps, mechanical pumps, diffusion and diaphragm pumps. A variety of pumps are available as loaners and/or exchanges to fit our customer’s needs. Turbo Repair Kits and Refurbished equipment are available. All work and equipment include a One Year New Parts Warranty

    EB Sources

    612

    Phone: 925-682-4420

    www.ebsources.com

    Ease of Maintenance says it all. State of the art products that will save you thousands on maintenance. Can you really afford not to own our equipment?

    Ebara Technologies

    505

    Phone: 916-920-5451

    www.ebaratech.com

    EBARA Technologies Inc. is a global innovator/local provider of vacuum pumps and advanced semiconductor solutions. EBARA’s products are backed by a superior global service and support network. EBARA continues to expand its role by bringing to the market new, high quality products: Dry Vacuum Pumps, Turbo Molecular Pumps, Point-of-Use Abatement, Airborne Molecular Filters, Ozone Related Equipment, Component Cleaning Services, Chemical Mechanical Polishers, Plating Systems.

    FEI Company

    403

    Phone: 503-726-7500

    www.fei.com

    FEI is a global leader in providing innovative instruments for nanoscale imaging, analysis and prototyping. FEI’s Tools for Nanotech are enabling researchers, scientists, and industrial pioneers to see, analyze, and manipulate two- and three-dimensional nanoscale structures. Leading the world in thermal field emission sources, single lens electron sources, UHV FIB columns, UHV SEM columns and beam delivery systems, FEI Component Products deliver a cutting-edge performance in charged particle optics.

    Filmetrics

    520

    Phone: 858-573-9300

    www.filmetrics.com

    Filmetrics is the leader in affordable and easy-to-use instruments for measuring film thickness (30Å to 450μm), index of refraction, and deposition rates. Wavelengths available from 200nm to 1700nm. Configurations available for tabletop, in-situ, and in-line applications. Filmetrics introduces affordability and ease-of-use to the semiconductor market. From robust, ultra-fast patterned wafer measurements to automated thickness mapping of unpatterned wafers for films up to 450μm)m thick, Filmetrics delivers solutions for tabletop, integrated metrology, and fully automated cassette-to-cassette applications.

    Gamma Vacuum

    919

    Phone: 952-445-4841

    www.gammavacuum.com

    Gamma Vacuum manufactures Ultra-High Vacuum products including ion, titanium sublimation, and non-evaporable getter pumps. Our staff has over 130 years of combined UHV experience and has applied their knowledge to bring the vacuum community a line of UHV products that excel in performance and value.

    Garlock Helicoflex Company

    303

    Phone: 916-984-7631

    www.helicoflex.com

    Garlock Helicoflex is the leading provider of metal sealing solutions for complex applications. Products include the Delta® seal for UHV/UHP applications, Ultra Flex? low load metal seals, Helicoflex? spring energized seals, and the QDS? clamp and seal system for KF/ISO flange systems - to name a few. Applications include e-beam guns, end point windows, KF/ISO flanges, gas/liquid delivery systems, injector nozzles, manifold rings and chamber inlet/outlet connections.

    GEI Inc.

    408

    Phone: 909-592-2234

    www.geicomponents.com

    Our Company reclaims precious metal based production materials. We refine targets, chamber scrappings, boats, and rejected parts. In addition, we clean shields or recover your sandblast media. All work is performed in our EPA approved facilities. We service all metals including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

    Geib Refining Corp

    509

    Phone: 401-738-8560

    www.geibrefining.com

    Our Company reclaims precious metal based production materials. We refine targets, chamber scrappings, boats, and rejected parts. In addition, we clean shields or recover your sandblast media. All work is performed in our EPA approved facilities. We service all metals including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

    HeatWave Labs Inc.

    407

    Phone: 831-722-9081

    www.cathode.com

    HeatWave Labs specializes in the vacuum tube and vacuum equipment industries. Our expertise includes thermionic cathodes and ion emitters and guns, Ion Sources and ionizers, Ion pumps and controllers, vacuum tube design, processing, specialized refractory materials, UHV sample heating and filament products, temperature controllers and related products.

    Hiden Analytical, Inc.

    207

    Phone: 734-542-6666

    www.hidenanalytical.com

    Hiden Analytical manufactures an extensive range of high performance quadrupole mass spectrometers for plasma characterization studies, surface science applications, precision gas analysis and vacuum diagnostics. Showcasing the latest systems for residual and process gas analysis, catalysis studies, combinatorial chemistry and reaction kinetics. For atmospheric gas studies the QIC-20 offers the latest in fast response inlet technology, wide dynamic detection range and baseline resolution.

    HIS Vacuum Components

    413

    Phone: 503-466-2200

    www.hisvacuum.com

    Manufacturer of a complete line of KF, ISO and Conflat style stainless steel vacuum fittings. Also a manufacturer of Vacuum Chambers. HIS can also build High Purity gas delivery systems to the customers specifications.

    Horiba Jobin Yvon, Inc.

    719

    Phone: 732-494-8660-123

    www.jobinyvon.com

    HORIBA Jobin Yvon manufacture a wide range of Spectroscopic Ellipsometers to measure films thickness and optical constants. The UVISEL offers the highest level of accuracy and sensitivity on the market for demanding applications. The AutoSE includes a X-Y-Z motorized stage and a 25 × 60 μm spot size. It is the ideal ellipsometer for routine measurements. We also provides In-Situ End Point Detectors for Real Time Plasma Analysis and Trench Depth monitoring of semiconductor processes.

    Huettinger Electronic

    311

    Phone: 860-255-6555

    www.huettinger.com

    HUETTINGER offers a broad range of power supplies for a variety of vacuum sputtering, etching and induction heating applications. Outputs range from 300W up to 300kW at frequencies from DC to 27.12MHz. This year HUETTINGER is introducing a new line of DC power supplies for PVD, bias, cathodic arc and HIPIMS applications.

    HVA, LLC

    704

    Phone: 775-359-4442

    www.highvac.com

    HVA is a premier manufacturer of high and UHV vacuum valves for the semiconductor, scientific, and high-technology industries. Product line includes stainless-steel gate valves, 3-position valves, angle valves, complete throttle/isolation gate valve systems, stainless-steel/aluminum rectangular valves, pendulum valves, rapid service slit valves for easy maintenance, and more.

    Impedans Ltd.

    818

    Phone: 353-1-700-7430

    www.impedans.com

    Impedans is a leading provider of scientific instrumentation such as Langmuir Probes, Retarding Field Energy Analysers, Faraday Cups, and RF & Optical sensors. Impedans’ products are utilised in etch, PECVD, deposition, and ion beam measurement applications.

    Inland Vacuum Industries, Inc.

    312

    Phone: 585-293-3330

    www.inlandvacuum.com

    Inland Vacuum Industries manufactures & distributes a complete line of vacuum fluids and lubricants for the general vacuum industry including semiconductor / electronic and food packaging areas. Inland also offers a line of preventative maintenance products, inert heat transfer fluids, high vacuum greases and waxes, fluids reclamation services and custom distillation. Product information can be found on our web site located at www.InlandVacuum.com .

    Innovative Vacuum Solutions Inc.

    913

    Phone: 603-635-1480

    www.ivsonline.com

    Innovative Vacuum Solutions is a resourceful, maintenance firm actively servicing a variety of industries in the implementation and care of their industrial vacuum pumps. We are dedicated to customer service and can provide you with all your planning, product, maintenance and service solutions today, and in the future.

    Instrutech, Inc.

    320

    Phone: 303-651-0551-105

    www.instrutechinc.com

    InstruTech’s core technologies are Convection and miniature Ionization vacuum gauges, utilizing the most recent advances in vacuum gauge instrumentation. InstruTech’s vacuum gauges provide measurements from 1 × 10-9 Torr to atmosphere. These highly reliable and low cost instruments are offered as stand alone vacuum gauge sensors to complete modules with built-in displays or multi-gauge rack mount Controllers, providing significant cost savings in purchase price and total cost of ownership.

    ION-TOF USA

    901

    Phone: 845-352-8082

    www.ion-tof.com

    ION-TOF is the leading European manufacturer of Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometers (TOF-SIMS). Our very successful TOF.SIMS 5 provides detailed elemental and molecular information about surfaces, thin layers, and interfaces of the sample, with full 3D characterization. It’s unique design guarantees optimum performance in all fields of SIMS applications. New this year is a fully automated high reproducibility clean room version, the TOF.SIMS 300R, for the analysis of 300mm wafers.

    J.A. Woollam Co., Inc.

    213

    Phone: 402-477-7501-101

    www.jawoollam.com

    Spectroscopic ellipsometers for thin film characterization: multi-layer thicknesses, optical constants (n and k), in situ process monitoring and control, and more. New instruments extend the wavelength range to both vacuum ultraviolet and infrared (142nm to 33 microns). Offer both research-grade and high-speed metrology tools for process monitoring.

    JEOL USA Inc.

    304

    Phone: 978-535-5900

    www.jeolusa.com

    JEOL manufactures a full line of surface analysis instrumentation including ultra high resolution TEMs for elemental analysis in sub-micron areas; scanning Auger Micro-probes; ultra high resolution, low voltage, field emission SEMs and UHV SEMs; and UHV-STM’s featuring a high temperature sample heating stage. Vist us in Booth #304.

    Kashiyama-USA Inc.

    3

    Phone: 408-845-9400-4

    www.kashiyama.com

    The Dry Screw Pump innovator provides tough, durable and reliable vacuum pumps for the semiconductor, FPD and solar panel manufacturing market. Over 150,000 sq. ft. facility & 550 employees are ISO9001-2000 & 14001 certified to ensure quality and reliability. We are specialized in harsh process where corrosive gases and/or heavy particles present, in large volume, high speed vacuuming process and high vacuum stage process in which the pumps minimize down time, energy and space efficiently. Kashiyama has dominated many years in the dry vacuum pump market.

    Key High Vacuum Products

    400

    Phone: 631-360-3970

    www.keyhigh.com

    DF Series Diffusers an award winning product, designed and manufactured to intorduce large quantities of gas quickly into a vacuum chamber. These diffusers break up the incoming gas stream evenly and uniformly and will dramatically reduce cycle time. Diffusers feature standard ISO Interface. Construction is 304L and 316 stainless steel.

    Kimball Physics Inc.

    614

    Phone: 603-878-1616

    www.kimballphysics.com

    UHV Electron Guns and Ion Guns: Energies 1eV to 100keV. Applications: Surface, Vacuum, Space and Plasma Physics, Neutralization, Cathodoluminescence, Semiconductor processing, FEL, RHEED, ESD, Custom. Features: Modular optics, Compact fiber-optic control, LabView, RS-232, RS-422, Energy sweeping, Rastering, Pulsing, Feedback stabilization. Components: Multi-CF Fittings, Compact vacuum chambers, eV Parts, Cathodes, Faraday cups.

    Kratos Analytical

    801

    Phone: 845-426-6700

    www.kratos.com

    Kratos Analytical will exhibit its line of high performance XPS multi-technique spectrometers designed for R&D applications. The AXIS Ultra provides the latest in spectroscopic and imaging capabilities with analytical flexibility. Also being exhibited is the AXIS Nova, an automated XPS instrument combining research level performance with automation and high throughput.

    k-Space Associates, Inc.

    604

    Phone: 734-426-7977

    www.k-space.com

    k-Space Associates specializes in advanced in-situ, real-time monitoring of thin-film deposition. BandiT measures substrate temperature via band-edge absorption. Our kSA 400 system is the leader in analytical RHEED. RateRat Pro determines deposition rate and optical constants. kSA MOS for high resolution 2D thin-film curvature and stress, with ex-situ models providing full-wafer scans during heating/cooling. For more information, stop by Booth 604 or contact us at requestinfo@k-space.com .

    Kurt J Lesker Company

    907

    Phone: 412-387-9200

    www.lesker.com

    Manufacturer/distributor of standard & custom vacuum systems and components for hundreds of applications. Manufacturing capabilities include: OEM components; vacuum chambers; system building blocks; standard & custom vacuum hardware; electrical, instrumentation & thermocouple feedthroughs; complete deposition systems including PVD & ALD. Stocking distributor of scroll, rotary vane, turbo, diaphragm, roots pumps. Manufacturer of a huge variety of sputter targets, evaporation materials & accessories for immediate shipment. Kurt J. Lesker - the name you can trust in vacuum.

    Larson Electronic Glass

    602

    Phone: 650-369-6734

    www.larsonelectronicglass.com

    Larson Electronic Glass has been producing state of the art glass-to-metal seals since 1954. While we are well known for our custom and one of a kind prototype work, we also offer a complete line of standard, off the shelf, glass-to-metal seals. Our standard products include glass, quartz and sapphire viewports, Kovar to glass and stainless steel to PYREX seals, stainless steel bellows-to-glass adaptors, fiberoptic and electrical feedthrus, and vacuum flanges and accessories.

    Mass-Vac, Inc.

    302

    Phone: 978-667-2393

    www.massvac.com

    Manufacture vacuum inlet traps, cold traps, molecular sieve traps, oil mist eliminators, oil filtration systems, degassing systems, as well as vacuum pump rebuilding services for mechanical rough pumps, cryo, turbomolecular, diffusion, and ion pumps.

    McAllister Technical Services

    300

    Phone: 208-772-9527

    www.mcallister.com

    Exhibiting UHV Kelvin-Probe, plus full range of standard and custom UHV devices such as bellows-sealed positioners, XYZ manipulators, quick-entry load lock system, sample heating/cooling and transfer devices, linear motion feedthroughs, PLD sample & target manipulator, differentially-pumped rotary platform, e-beam evaporator and many accessories.

    MDC/Insulator Seal

    501

    Phone: 510-265-3500

    www.mdcvacuum.com

    Stocks thousands of off-the-shelf components and provides the widest range of high and ultra-high vacuum components in the industry. The MDC product line detailed on out technically based website, and in our catalog, consists of flanges, fittings, valves, roughing hardware, vacuum gauge tubes, glass sapphire and quartz viewports, electrical and fluid feedthroughs, motion and manipulation instruments, thin film electron-beam evaporation systems and surface science chambers. MDC is a ISO 90210:2000 registered company.

    MeiVac, Inc.

    426

    Phone: 408-362-1000-376

    www.meivac.com

    MeiVac Process Systems and Components have been widely used in vacuum applications for more than 30 years. The recent acquisition of US, Inc.’s Sputter Source business broadens MeiVac’s presence in the market. MAK Gun sources, substrate heaters and power supplies have long been the products of choice for a wide array of sputtering applications. Throttle Valves, Sputter Sources and Substrate Heaters will be on display, as will information on cluster and batch dielectric deposition tools.

    Midwest Tungsten

    512

    Phone: 630-325-1001

    www.tungsten.com

    Midwest Tungsten supplies a full range of tungsten, molybdenum and tantalum products including electron and ion beam filaments, evaporative boat sources, plasma sources, machined parts and wire, sheet and rod. We manufacture evaporation materials, supply Dow Corning diffusion pump fluid, and recycle tungsten, molybdenum and tantalum scrap.

    MRK International

    1000

    Phone: 408-252-8077

    www.mrkus.com

    MRK International, LLC is committed to providing the highest quality in Consulting, Marketing and Sales for high-tech global corporations to expand and develop new markets abroad in Semiconductor, MEMS, Nanotechnology and IT industries. We exhibit innovative products, such as TMEIC Ozone Generator to provide highest concentration ozone with no metal contamination, Toshiba Ceramics Filters/Diffusers to improve thru-put as well as yield and Valqua O-rings to assure your critical processes.

    Niles Electronics, Inc.

    610

    Phone: 510-252-0100

    www.nileselectronics.com

    Niles Electronics specializes in Switching Power Supplies and Sweeps for E-Beam Gun Vacuum Coating. We built the world’s first E-Beam Gun Solid-State Switching Power Supply in 1990. Our product lineup includes switching power supplies from 4 KW/1 gun to 15 KW/3 guns; conventional analog sweep; and programmable sweeps. Distributed worldwide under both our own and OEM labels, our products are synonymous with reliability and technological innovations.

    Nor-Cal Products, Inc.

    1

    Phone: 530-842-4457

    www.n-c.com

    Manufacturer of high vacuum components since 1962. Standard components: flanges, fittings, viewports, feedthroughs and flex-hose; isolation and pressure control valves; thermal products; molecular sieve, particulate and cold traps; thin film components; pressure gauges and manipulators. Custom components: chambers, traps, manifolds, collars and baseplates from customer specifications. 3D Model Library available on-line. An ISO 9001-2000 certified company.

    Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum USA, Inc. 212

    Phone: 724-325-6515

    www.oerlikon.com

    A leader in providing vacuum pumps, accessories and services to all industries requiring vacuum. These include turbomolecular pumps, cryo pumps, oil lubricated and oil-free forevacuum pumps, gauges, leak detector, valves, and fittings. Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum also provides Engineering and Applications support, plus a full line of services for all brands of vacuum pumps.

    Omicron Nanotechnology USA

    418

    Phone: 952-345-5240

    www.omicron-instruments.com

    OMICRON NanoTechnology is the premier supplier of UHV instruments for nanoscience-related research. We invite you to visit our booth to see the latest results from the next generation Low Temperature (down to 4K) Atomic Force Microscope with enhanced LHe hold time. The Variable Temperature AFM/STM is now available with a non-optical force sensor. We will also be highlighting the ESCA+, NanoESCA and NanoSAM surface science systems. From thin film development to characterization, Omicron can help.

    Omley Industries, Inc.

    309

    Phone: 541-955-9415

    www.omley.com

    Omley Industries specializes in a wide variety of vacuum brazed components including specialty hermetic feedthroughs and standoffs; sapphire, diamond and beryllium windows; optical and infrared probes. Omley focuses exclusively on prototype and OEM production vacuum brazing. We braze specifically for your designs and applications. Limited quantities are no problem.

    Osaka Vacuum USA, Inc.

    722

    Phone: 510-770-0100

    www.osakavacuum.com

    Osaka Vacuum USA, Inc., a global leading turbomolecular pump manufacturer, offers sales/marketing functions and a full service center to support the U.S. customers. 1) Digital TG-M series: Mag-lev compound turbopumps, high pumping speed/throughput<390-1300-2400-3260 L/s>2) TG-F series: Affordable grease lubricated wide range turbopumps<220-450-1100-2400> 3) TG/TS series: High throughout/Fomblinized turbopumps<200-5500 L/s>

    Oxford Instruments, Inc.

    823

    Phone: 978-369-9933

    www.oxford-instruments.com

    We offer flexible, configurable process tools and leading-edge processes for the precise, controllable and repeatable etching, deposition and growth of micro- & nano-structures. Our systems provide process solutions for the mirco- & nanometer engineering of materials for semiconductor, optoelectronics, MEMS and microfluidics, high quality optical coating and many other applications in micro- & nanotechnology.

    Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology, Inc.

    706

    Phone: 603-578-6500

    www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com

    Pfeiffer Vacuum manufactures a complete line of turbopumps including the new HiPace turbopump line, TPH 2301- for high gas loads; magnetic coupled rotary vane pumps-eliminates oil leaks; Dry Pumps, SmartTestTM leak detectors; New PrismaTM Plus RGA and ActiveLine analog vacuum gauges.

    PHPK Technologies

    519

    Phone: 614-486-4750

    www.phpk.com

    Since 1991, PHPK Technologies has established itself as a major supplier of cryogenic and vacuum equipment to the global market. From tube size valves and CVI Torrmaster Cryopumps to our engineered systems, PHPK products are installed at every National Laboratory, NASA facility and throughout the Aerospace, Industrial Gas and Semiconductor industries.

    Physical Electronics

    700, 701

    Phone: 952-828-6259

    www.phi.com

    Physical Electronics (PHI) is a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, the world’s leading supplier of surface analysis instrumentation. PHI’s innovative AES, XPS, and SIMS instruments are used to accelerate the development of advanced materials for a broad range of high technology applications. For additional information visit our website at www.phi.com .

    Phytron, Inc.

    211

    Phone: 802-872-1600

    www.phytron.com

    Established in 1947, Phytron is a leading international manufacturer of stepper motors and positioning systems for use in extreme environments such as vacuum, radiation, cryogenic and space. Our products are widely used in synchrotron labs. We also make special stepper drivers to adapt to the standard controllers and cabling of most Synchrotron labs.

    Precision Ferrites & Ceramic Inc.

    204

    Phone: 714-901-7622

    www.semiceramic.com

    The most versatile ceramic machine shop in the US. Custom ceramic fabrication, metallized ceramics, ceramic to metal seals. Sapphire optical applications. In business over 30 years. From prototypes to full production.

    Precision Plus Vacuum Parts

    415

    Phone: 716-297-2039

    www.precisionplus.com

    Precision Plus Vacuum Parts is the recognized leader in providing high quality, low cost vacuum pump replacement parts for most vacuum pump companies including Alcatel, BOC Edwards, Ebara, Busch, Kinney, Leybold, Stokes, Precision Scientific, Welch and more. Over 4,000 parts are guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM performance and are available for immediate delivery. Contact us at 1-800-527-2707 or ORDER ONLINE at www.precisionplus.com .

    Princeton Scientific Corp

    603

    Phone: 609-924-3011

    www.princetonescientific.com

    Princeton Scientific Corp. offers: single crystalline and polycrystalline materials for research and production. Some of these materials groups can be classified as follows: Metal Single Crystals Substrates for Superconductors Laser Components Optical Components Opto-Electronic Components II-VI, III-V- III-VI Materials Sputtering Targets Custom cutting, polishing, coating feasible. Additional Products: Laser Systems (CW and Q-switched) for various wavelengths.

    Process Materials Inc.

    319

    Phone: 925-245-9626

    www.processmaterials.com

    Materials & Vacuum Systems: High purity; sputtering targets and evaporation materials. Bonding services, backing plates and plasma spraying. Products include metals, alloys, and ceramics. A leading source known for quality, consistency and dependability. Exact specifications, delivered on time. Evaporation & Sputtering Systems (New and Remanufactured). Large inventory of leak detectors & vacuum components.

    Proteus Industries, Inc.

    504

    Phone: 650-964-4163

    www.proteusind.com

    A market leader in flow management solutions since 1978, Proteus Industries combines design and engineering expertise with ISO 9001-certified processes to develop, manufacture and market a wide range of flow sensing and control products for the semiconductor, solar, medical, automotive and other industries.

    PVD Products

    10

    Phone: 978-694-9455

    www.pvdproducts.com

    PVD Products sells a complete line of high quality thin film deposition systems including magnetron sputtering, laser deposition and thermal and electron beam evaporators for both R&D and proto-type production applications. All systems can be fully computer controlled and load-locked. PVD Products manufactures components such as the Titan magnetron sputter source, substrate heaters, and PLD target manipulators. We also provide in-house deposition and SEM/EDS services.

    Q-Sense Inc.

    522

    Phone: 410-768-9815

    www.q-sense.com

    Q-Sense is a Swedish-based company specializing in quantifying changes at various interfaces. Q-Sense develops and markets analysis instruments and complete measurement solutions for molecular interaction and absorption based on the unique and patented Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring (QCM-D) technology. Our instruments are found in over 25 countries and citied in over 350 publications.

    R.D. Mathis Company

    502

    Phone: 562-426-7049

    www.rdmathis.com

    We specializes in the manufacture of Hi-Vacuum evaporation sources and has been supporting the thin film and metalizing industries since 1963. We offer a comprehensive selection of tungsten, molybdenum and tantalum sources through our catalog as well as custom fabrication to meet your specific coating needs. We also offer our “LV Series” Low Voltage High Current Power Supplies and our “GP 100” Inert Gas Purifier to compliment your evaporation process.

    RBD Instruments, Inc.

    615

    Phone: 541-330-0723-310

    www.rbdinstruments.com

    RBD has become the world-wide leader in developing upgrade products for older PHI systems. Our 147 PC upgrade product line supports most older PHI systems and provides improved reliability and a user friendly and intuitive software interface. In January 2008, we changed our name to match our expanded mission to bring innovative and affordable products to the surface analysis community. Our new product line includes, ion sources, vacuum equipment, analyzers various consumables and much more.

    Reactive Nano Technologies

    606

    Phone: 410-771-9801-116

    www.rntfoil.com

    Reactive NanoTechnologies, Inc. (RNT) develops and manufactures NanoFoil® to precisely control the instantaneous release of heat energy for reaction initiation and joining applications. Our patented NanoBond® process is widely used to bond today’s high performance sputter targets, enabling user’s higher power, increased rates and greater throughput. Building from its strengths in material science, computer modeling and process engineering, RNT provides solutions to its partners and customers in the vacuum coating industry.

    RF VII Inc.

    210

    Phone: 856-875-2121

    www.rfvii.com

    Complete line of RF Generator and Auto-Matching Networks. We also represent a complete line of TEK-TEMP Chillers and Heat Exchangers, for all your temperature control Plasma Systems. Our RF service facility is fully equipped to repair and upgrade existing models of RF equipment. We offer 48 hour turn-around for our production based customers. We offer a full range of RF equipment parts including new power tubes for older RF generators.

    RHK Technology Inc.

    708

    Phone: 248-577-5426

    www.rhk-tech.com

    Imaging the Future of Nanoscience: RHK is the chosen company for fundamental science at the atomic scale. Our UHV STM, 4-probe STM, AFM, and controllers are engineered for the advanced researcher but also comfortably systemized for the first-time buyer. To choose RHK is to experience peak performance, scalability, compatibility, and value. Celebrating 20 years of commitment to customer and quality, we partner with the researcher to support our products over a lifetime of experimental success.

    Scientific Instrument Services, Inc.

    421

    Phone: 908-788-5550

    www.sisweb.com

    Scientific Instrument Services is a leading global provider of supplies and services for Scientific Instrumentation. SIS specializes in the manufacture of filaments for spectrometers and related instrumentation. Contract Machining. SIS has expanded our machine shop for the manufacture of parts for scientific instruments. Our shop includes ultramodern CNC equipment for the machining of parts from virtually all materials to the high precision standards and cleanliness required by our customers.

    SCM High Purity Materials

    611

    Phone: 845-368-0240

    http://www.scm-inc.com

    Serving vacuum technology since the 80’s, we specialize in sputtering moving targets, evaporation materials for semiconductor, optical, display technology, magnetic media, electronic and allied industries. Materials available from Aluminum to Zirconium including their alloys and compounds. Also support electron beam evaporation by manufacturing crucible liners in 14 different materials.

    SCT/Euro Industries

    821

    Phone: 719-264-611

    www.sct-ceramics.com

    SCT is an ISO certified producer of ceramics-to-metal and sapphire-to-metal seals and assemblies. SCT is the world largest provider of hermetic assemblies to a worldwide base of vacuum, medical, nuclear, military and industrial devices OEMs. The entire process, including design, rapid prototyping, small to high volume production, brazing, welding, testing, etc…is located on a single integrated site.

    Semicore Equipment, Inc.

    820

    Phone: 925-373-8201-12

    www.semicore.com

    Specializes in new, remanufactured and preowned Sputtering, Evaporation & Etching systems for the thin film industry. Semicore has also introduced our own SC line of custom-built systems tailored to your process specifications. Semicore now provides Online connectivity between your production tool and our factory personnel.

    Service Physics, Inc.

    707

    Phone: 541-322-9405

    www.sphysics.com

    Service Physics, Inc provides after market components and software for the Surface Science Instruments ESCA. We are developing a line of sources, analyzers and software that we use in the design and manufacture of custom instrumentation. We continue to provide parts and service for the SSI ESCA instruments.

    Servometer®/PMG, LLC

    714

    Phone: 973-785-4630

    www.servometer.com

    Manufactures custom metal bellows & assemblies, bellows type flexible shaft couplings, gold plated bellows contacts and light weight Electroforms. Servometer bellows are flexible, leak tight and can be used as springs and flexible seals. Bellows type flexible shaft couplings can accommodate axial, angular and offset deflections with zero backlash & low windup. Gold plated contact bellows can be used in applications where good contact and continuity are important.

    Shimadzu Precision Instruments

    801

    Phone: 408-566-0960

    www.shimadzuvacuum.com

    Shimadzu specializes in extremely reliable, large maglev turbopumps. Shimadzu 5-axis turbodrag pumps are lubricant-free and feature pumping speeds from 190 to 6,300 L/s. Realize significant time and money savings by using large pumps to replace multiple smaller pumps. Find out why Shimadzu is the fastest growing maglev turbo maker.

    Sierra Applied Sciences, Inc.

    306

    Phone: 303-440-0861

    www.sierraapplied.com

    The industry leader in high performance planar magnetron technology for thin film industry. With superior designs, customization and diverse cathode product lines, we provide solutions for any complex deposition application ranging from decorative to magnetic media. We offer the highest target utilization available in the industry and the largest variety of cathode sizes, configuration and mounting options. By increasing productivity and reducing downtime between target changes, our cathodes provide the lowest cost per coating. Our best price guarantee plus unrivalled support makes buying from us risk free. Sierra Applied Sciences is the world leader for planar magnetron cathodes.

    SIHI Pumps, Inc.

    226

    Phone: 716-773-6450

    www.sihi-pumps.com

    SIHI Pumps, Inc. is one of the world leaders in dry vacuum pumps, systems, and dry technology. SIHI supplies a wide range of dry pumps & systems for many industries and applications, providing reliable, trouble free operation. The SIHI dry pumps are based on a dry screw-spindle principle. The counter rotating screw shaped rotors, rotate without contact, eliminating the need for lubrication. Top down (self-draining), pumping is achieved by the top inlet and bottom discharge.

    Solid Sealing Technology, Inc.

    815

    Phone: 518-266-6015

    www.solidsealing.com

    Solid Sealing Technology specializes in the design and manufacture of hermetic products using metalizing, brazing, glass-ceramic sealing, welding, and critical mechanical assembly. Products include Vacuum Feedthroughs; Coaxial and Multi-Pin Connectors; Thermocouple Connectors; and Isolators. SST provides sealing solutions for high temperature, ultra-high vacuum and high pressure environments and is a Global provider of industry standard and custom designed products.

    SPECS GmbH

    201

    Phone: 49-30-467824-0

    www.specs.de

    SPECS manufactures systems and components for surface analysis, based on electron spectroscopy and imaging techniques such as STM and LEEM. In customized systems SPECS integrates facilities for thin film preparation and in-situ analysis in UHV.

    SPECS Scientific Instruments

    409

    Phone: 941-362-4877

    www.specs.com

    A leading manufacturer and distributor of surface analysis and thin film deposition components and systems for 3D Atom-Probe, VT-STM LT-STM, XPS, UPS, ISS, AES, SAM, SEM, LEED, EELS, ARUPS, PEEM, LEEM, SIMS and SNMS, OLED, MBE components, RHEED, effusion cells, K-cells, RF-sources, plasma sources, e-beam evaporators, vacuum chambers and systems.

    Staib Instruments

    910

    Phone: 757-565-7000

    www.staibinstruments.com

    STAIB Instruments designs/manufactures innovative, high-performance, electron-optical equipment for in-situ material analysis. Electron Guns for surface studies, RHEED to study structure and quality of thin films, Energy spectrometers (Auger, XPS, UPS) for analytical studies. SEM with micro/nanofocus guns, Photo-ElectronEmission Microscopes (PEEM), Custom analytical chambers and instruments.

    Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America Incorporated

    314

    Phone: 610-791-6700

    www.shicryogenics.com

    Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. (SCAI), formerly SHI-APD Cryogenics, Inc., has been producing quality cryogenic equipment for nearly 50 years. SCAI’s diverse product line features Marathon® CP cryopumps, which are designed to handle the diverse and demanding requirements of a broad range of vacuum and deposition technologies, while their pumping performance remains unsurpassed in the industry.

    Synergy Vacuum, Inc.

    411

    Phone: 970-240-9228

    www.synergyvacuum.com

    SYNERGY VACUUM - your home for Authorized Sales & Service of The Original ANEST IWATA Oil-Free Scroll Pumps + exciting new lines: The fully automated and PLC controlled SVT-50 Turbo Cart; the SVR-50 RGA Cart; a new lineup of diaphragm pumps; the DVSL 100B & 501B high vapor pumping capacity oil-free scroll pumps. With all our products, we offer Total Support TM - customizable maintenance & exchange; See us for OEM parts & service for ISP, ESDP, GVSP, DS, & DIS pumps.

    TDK-Lambda

    500

    Phone: 732-922-9300-230

    www.lambda-hp.com

    TDK-Lambda (formerly Lambda Americas), High Power Division is a leading manufacturer of High Power AC to DC Programmable, and High Voltage Capacitor Charging Supplies. With power levels from 500W to 90kV and voltaged from 6V to 50,000V our product line is unique in the industry.

    Tech-X Corporation

    822

    Phone: 303-448-0727

    www.txcorp.com

    Tech-X Corporation provides software and consulting for modeling electromagnetic, electrostatic, and plasma processes. VORPAL, our flagship product, supports 1D, 2D and 3D parallel electromagnetic simulations of charged fluids and particles. Many world-class organizations are actively using VORPAL in their research. Tech-X also provides training and consulting services to enable our customers to get meaningful results from their simulations more quickly.

    Ted Pella, Inc.

    618

    Phone: 530-243-2200

    www.tedpella.com

    Ted Pella, Inc offers a full range of versatile compact benchtop vacuum coaters for thin film research and electron microscopy applications which can be equipped with high resolution thickness monitors and multi-angle rotary stages. New products are a full line of vacuum pumps and parts for research applications and small scale production. On display will also be a large selection of supplies, consumables, tools and sample preparation equipment for SEM, TEM, AFM, Raman light microscopy and nanotechnology.

    Telemark

    215

    Phone: 510-887-2225-506

    www.tfi-telemark.com

    Telemark offers evaporation components, including electron beam sources, e-beam power supplies, optical monitors, plasma chemistry monitors, water vapor cryotraps, quartz crystal deposition controllers and related accessories. New products recently introduced include Cheetah Switching Power Supplies with an innovative digital programmable sweep and the small TVP-1000 cryotrap.

    Thermionics Vacuum Products

    724

    Phone: 510-538-3304

    www.thermionics.com

    Vacuum components, systems and accessories for production and research applications including: our new line of LHe cooled manipulators; our new 1500cc capacity IC series eGun™ and HC series of e-Guns™ with dual filament; our RC series eGuns™; PyraFlat™ rectangular flange; TriMetl™ bimetallic flanges and fittings; gate and poppet valves; sample handling and transfer systems; ion pumps; maTChed™ thermocouple gauges; mechanical, electrical and fluid feedthroughs

    Thermo Scientific

    713

    Phone: 608-276-6100

    www.thermo.com/surfaceanalysis

    Thermo Scientific will display the K-Alpha Materials Characterization instrument and the new DXR Raman Microscope. Using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), the K-Alpha enables rapid, accurate and cost-effective quantitative monitoring of the surface chemical composition of the top few nanometers of solid materials. The DXR Raman microscope is a research-quality tool designed specifically for today’s multi-purpose analytical labs.

    Torr International

    526

    Phone: 845-565-4027

    www.torr.com

    Incorporated in 1989, Torr International Inc. is in its 20th year. Torr’s product range includes Magnetron Sputtering, Electron Beam & Thermal Evaporation Systems for diverse applications, from specimen preparation for SEM’s to R&D with metal, dielectric and organic materials to Custom-built multi-target sophisticated systems for special applications. Torr also manufactures Reactive Ion Etching systems, PECVD and Plasma Process machines for metals, dielectrics and polymers.

    Transfer Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc.

    414

    Phone: 510-651-3000

    www.transferengineering.com

    Transfer Engineering provides innovative products for OEM, Production and R&D customers in Semiconductor, Media, Sputter Deposition and R&D markets. Core expertise is in handling, transporting, positioning, and manipulation of samples, semiconductor wafers, substrates, flat panels and other materials in HV, UHV and other controlled environments. Product lines include transfer arms, sample transfer and loadlock systems including MASCOT and TEAM-Mate MESC compatible wafer transport systems.

    UC Components

    601

    Phone: 408-782-1929

    www.uccomponents.com

    Eliminate virtual leeks and speed vacuum system pump-down with UC Components’ RediVac© Vented, Slot-Vented, Coated, & Plated Fasteners and Vacuum Baked O-Rings. Metric, English lines in sst as well as titanium, nickel, aluminum, and other materials with RediVac© finishes including: Precision Cleaned; Ag, Au, & Ni Plated; WS2 & MoS2 Coated; Electropolished. Let UC Components help put your system together! Visit our website at www.uccomponents.com for more information or to order on-line.

    UltraVolt, Inc.

    205

    Phone: 631-471-4444-119

    www.ultravolt.com

    UltraVolt manufactures over 450 models of regulated high-voltage DC-DC converters. Output voltages are available in ranges from 0 to 62V through 0 to 40kV with output power from 4W to 250W with nominal 12V to 24V inputs. Units feature output over-current protection with self-recovery. Modular and rack-mount units are available.

    ULVAC, Inc.

    608

    Phone: 978-686-7550

    www.ulvac.com

    ULVAC is pleased to present our full line of vacuum components that have innovative features in their design. On display will be our Heliot helium Leak Detectors, Qulee RGA, G-Tran vacuum gauges, AxTRAN Extreme High Vacuum Gauge, UHV Ion Pumps, Tabletop furnace, Table Top Sputtering system and mechanical pumps. Custom vacuum systems are available, and ULVAC has a complete line coating and etching systems for MEMS. Ask about our foundry service for deep silicon etching.

    Vacuubrand, Inc.

    600

    Phone: 860-767-5341

    www.vacuubrand.net

    Up and running, compact oil free pumps with outstanding, stable performance/reliability; VARIO, the variable speed pump with an integrated intelligent controller; vacuum gauges, vacuum controllers and a new line of improved, economical rotary vane vacuum pumps. Used for backing/roughing high vacuum systems, for corrosive chemical evaporation and many OEM applications.

    Vacuum Instrument Corp.

    318

    Phone: 631-737-0900-113

    www.vivleakdetection.com

    VIC designs, manufactures, services and supports everything from industry-standard Helium, High-Sensitivity Leak Detectors, Gas Handling / Helium Recovery Systems to complete turnkey leak-test solutions. Everything for your leak-testing needs from one reliable worldwide source, for over 50 years.

    Vacuum Research Corp.

    800

    Phone: 412-261-7630

    www.vacuumresearch.com

    Manufacturer for 50 years of a broad line of high vacuum valves. Throttle valves, poppet style valves, rectangular port valves, and gate valves from ISO-63 to ISO-800. Valves with ANSI and JIS flanges in similar sizes. Also Pirani, convection and diaphragm gauges from 10-5 Torr to 2 atmospheres. Rotary vane pumps from 3 to 28 cfm, 6 to 48 m3/hr. Dry pumps from 10 to 30 m3/hr.

    Varian, Inc.

    206

    Phone: 781-605-5426

    www.varianinc.com/vacuum

    A world leader in providing total vacuum solutions. Product offerings include primary, high and ultra-high vacuum pumps, leak detectors, vacuum valves, and gauging for all applications. Varian offers unique expertise in applications, support, and system design to integrate these superior components into optimized vacuum solutions.

    VAT

    514

    Phone: 781-935-1446

    www.vatvalve.com

    A worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of quality vacuum valves. Products include: gate, angle, fast-closing, throttle, pressure control, retro fit and customized valves for applications such as photovoltaics, solar, pump isolation, load locks, beam lines and other vacuum applications. Our company profile and product line brochure is available upon request.

    Veeco Instruments

    200

    Phone: 516-677-0200-1162

    www.veeco.com

    Veeco is the world leading provider of process and metrology equipment solutions. Foremost in the design and manufacture of ion beam sources and systems for thin film deposition and etch applications, Veeco offers the broadest line of ion sources, including gridded DC and RF, gridless End-Hall, and gridless anode layer sources. Veeco’s Dektak 150 stylus profiler delivers the largest Z-based measurement range and detailed analysis of slope features, the Dektak 150 is an ideal platform for thin and thick film characterization. Next-generation engineering, one-button measurement ease, and powerful analysis software guarantee increased measurement capabilities for your fab/lab.

    VG Scienta

    307

    Phone: 800-482-2485

    www.vgscienta.com

    VG Scienta, Inc. has more than forty years experience in the design, manufacture and supply of components & equipment for HV & UHV applications. We are now part of the Gammadata group of companies. VG Scienta is the leading supplier of state-of-the-art electron spectroscopy equipment offering ultra high resolution electron spectrometers, X-ray emission spectrometers and high intensity UV and X-ray sources.

    WITec Instruments

    313

    Phone: 217-351-9705

    www.WITec-Instruments.com

    WITec’s technological leadership and the high-quality design of the alpha300, alpha500 and alpha700 series pushes the frontiers of high-resolution Raman- and SPM-imaging abilities even further. This will aid our customers as they endeavor to become leaders in their varied fields.

    Yeagle Technology, Inc.

    921

    Phone: 860-429-1908

    www.ytionline.com

    YTI is a complete service and new / surplus parts facility for all your vacuum needs. We plan to continue our growth in both hardware and engineering to meet the needs of the future. It is the primary goal of YTI to provide excellent high vacuum technology products and service to our customers. We remain committed to offering you the best service and equipment possible at a fair and equitable price.

    ZPulser LLC.

    310

    Phone: 508-261-8800

    www.zpulser.com

    Zpulser, LLC (Zpulser™) manufactures unique AWF™ (Arbitrary Wave Form) high power pulsed DC plasma generators for thin film applications that use Zond’s proprietary & patented method called MPP™ (Modulated Pulse Plasma) to economically create thin films with controllable electrical properties, mechanical properties and morphology. We currently serve the commercial coating (hard, wear, protective, tribological), semiconductor, medical coating, optical coating, and data storage markets.

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