Conferences & Exhibits

Welcome to the 2009 SVC TechCon Exhibit
This is the Only Exhibit Devoted Entirely to Vacuum Coating

Exhibit Hours:
Monday, May 11, 2009
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
10:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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Publications & Organizations of Interest to Vacuum Coaters


 2009 Exhibitors in Alphabetical Order

4WAVE, INC.   Booth 841

4Wave Inc. has expertise in ion beam and plasma processing systems, ion/electron/plasma sources, and in situ process monitors for the etching and deposition of thin films. In addition to Ion Beam Etching (IBE) and Ion Beam Deposition Systems (IBD), 4Wave offers equipment solutions with the Biased Target Deposition (BTD) technique. BTD is uniquely suited to demanding nanotechnology advancements in optical, semiconductor and magnetic device industries. 4Wave offers standard and custom integrated thin film fabrication solutions, along with process development support through 4Wave’s in-house applications laboratory.

ACADEMY GROUP   Booth 316/318


Academy Precision Materials (APM) is now The Academy Group. As The Academy Group our experienced staff will continue to provide high quality environmentally-friendly sputter targets, evaporation materials and excellent service for which we are known. Contact us to learn how we are “the right element” for your company.

ACCUVAC TECHNOLOGY   Booth 724

ACCUVAC TECHNOLOGY is an ISO 9001-2000 certified company. We specialize in the manufacturing of Conflat®, ISO, KF, and ASA flanges and welded fittings for use in UHV and HV applications. Custom designs and features are welcome. AccuVac Technology offers quick shipment of orders, competitive prices and significant OEM discounts.

ADVANCED CHEMICAL CO.   Booth 842

 

www.advchem.com

Advanced Chemical Company, incorporated in 1972, operates as an ISO-9001:2000 full service precious metals refinery.  We refine gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium in our state-of-the-art and environmentally safe refinery. We handle most hazardous and non-hazardous precious metal bearing material from a wide array of industries. We are also a leading manufacturer of proprietary precious and non-precious metal electroplating processes and many other specialty chemistries.

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.   Booth 211/213

Advanced Energy is a global leader in innovative power and flow solutions for emerging, renewable-energy and IT markets. AE focuses on high-growth applications, including solar cell, passive-solar architectural glass, solar grid-tie inverter, semiconductor, flat panel display, data storage and other advanced processes.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS CO., LTD.   Booth 811

AT&M is a worldwide professional manufacturer of sputtering targets for a wide range of application fields, which owns large-scale CIP/HIP facilities, high temperature sintering furnaces, vacuum induction furnaces, large-scale vacuum rolling machines, a modern machining shop and high accuracy chemical analysis instruments, etc. AT&M has a global reputation for adhering to strict quality control and offering quality products.

ALCATEL VACUUM PRODUCTS, INC.   Booth 709

 

http://www.adixen-usa.com

Alcatel manufactures a complete range of AdixenTM brand 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 specializes in helium and N2/H2 leak detectors.

ALICAT SCIENTIFIC, INC.   Booth 511

Alicat Scientific manufactures Mass Flow and Pressure instrumentation for measurement and control of gas flow, pressure and vacuum. Stop by our booth and see a demonstration of Alicat controller stability and lightening response using our own Flow Vision Software interface program. Let us explain our unique technology and why we can offer a Life Time Warranty.

AMBIOS TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 220

Ambios Technology, Inc. is a provider of world class high resolution surface measurement and visualization systems to academic and industrial research customers across the globe. In addition to surface profilometers, the company manufactures scanning white light interferometers and (AFM/SPM) scanning probe microscopes.

AMETEK, INC.   Booth 517

Ametek Process Instruments, features the Dycor line of mass spectrometers and the New Dycor System for Closed Loop Control of Reactive Sputtering Processes. This system controls gas flow, such as oxygen, to maintain desired concentration levels important for consistent metal deposition, and improved target efficiency. Response time is under 100 milliseconds.

ANATECH USA   Booth 942

Anatech USA manufactures small to large PVD systems for University, R&D and production applications. The systems can be configured for RF/DC magnetron sputtering, electron beam gun, resistance heated sources and ion gun assist process. Anatech specializes in Custom design and serves a vast array of PVD customers that include the microelectronics, optical, nanotechnology, and aerospace industries.

ANGSTROM SCIENCES, INC.   Booth 522/524

 

http://www.angstromsciences.com


Angstrom Sciences specializes in custom-designed magnetron sputtering cathodes. For over 20 years, the company’s patented profiled magnet technology and turbulent cooling have provided clients with improved target utilization and deposition rates without compromising thin film quality. The Onyx®- Revolution Cylindrical Magnetron provides greater than 85% target utilization.

APPLIED MATERIALS   Booth 101/102/104/106

Applied Materials is dedicated to applying nanomanufacturing technology to solar, glass, web and other products enabling cost-effective energy solutions. Applied’s glass coating energy products include sputter coating equipment for the high volume production of energy-efficient low-emissivity and solar control architectural glass, automotive windshields, and enhanced performance layers for solar products. The company’s web coating equipment, designed for flexible substrates, serve the vacuum roll-to-roll coating markets for a variety of applications such as flexible packaging, transparent conductive coatings, flexible printed circuit boards, solar cells and displays. Applied’s solar photovoltaic products include systems and fully-integrated production lines to reduce the cost per watt of solar energy.

APPLIED MULTILAYERS LIMITED   Booth 735

Applied Multilayers Ltd. provides vacuum deposition systems based on patented closed field magnetron sputtering. The company has a worldwide customer base in photovoltaic, precision optics and ophthalmic applications. The technology is scalable from R&D through to batch production systems and larger scale inline and roll to roll configurations.

ARI INDUSTRIES, INC.   Booth 929

ARi is a leading manufacturer of MI heaters, thermocouples, RTD's, and cables. Our custom designs are used in semiconductor, FPD, and vacuum furnace applications. ARi cable heaters have internal hot to cold transitions that will not overheat under vacuum. Noble and refractory metal thermocouples are suitable in vacuum to 2200°C.

ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES   Booth 743

Atlas Technologies is a leader in aluminum vacuum chamber fabrication, Chambers for large area thin film solar-photovoltaic web coating and glass plate coating.  We offer advanced proprietary aluminum chamber design, manufacturing processes, welding & surface finish and cleaning.  Chambers can be O-ring sealed and/or use our metal sealed, CF flanges and ATCR gas feedthru fittings

AUSTIN SCIENTIFIC, AN OXFORD INSTRUMENTS COMPANY   Booth 635

Oxford Instruments – Austin Scientific is a global supplier of the CryoPlex line of Cryogenic Vacuum Pumps and Coldhead systems. A complete systems solution provider offering rack mounted regeneration management or temperature monitoring to allow manual or PLC driven regeneration.

BEKAERT ADVANCED COATINGS N.V.   Booth 317/319

Bekaert is a total solution provider for rotatable PVD sputter equipment, working closely with its customers to upgrade from planar to cylindrical rotating technology. Thanks to extended R&D efforts and continuous search for new applications, a complete product portfolio is offered: a unique combination of sputter hardware and rotatable targets.

BENEQ OY   Booth 618

Beneq is a manufacturer of industrial equipment for Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and proprietary nHALO® and nAERO™ aerosol deposition technology. Beneq ALD Thin Film Systems are for depositing oxides, nitrides, metals, plastics and biocompatible materials. Applications for photovoltaic, optical, tribological, passivation and primer layer high precision (<1%) coatings for complex 3D-products.

BROOKS AUTOMATION, INC.   Booth 205/207

 

www.brooks.com

Brooks Automation is a leader in vacuum components for sputtering and coating applications; and provides proven, reliable product configurations, application expertise, engineering services and operational capability to achieve system goals. CTI-Cryogenics® High Vacuum Pumps, Granville-Phillips® Measurement Solutions and Polycold® Cooling and Water Vapor Pumping solutions are used in the majority of coating applications across the world. Backed by GUTS® (Guaranteed Uptime Support) and worldwide service capability, Brooks' vacuum solutions stand the test of time under vigorous process conditions.

BROOKS INSTRUMENT   Booth 737

Brooks Instrument has led the industry in flow measurement and control for decades in numerous applications, from simple to complex. Brooks also has unique vaporization solutions. We have the only system robust enough for low vapor pressure fluids. Visit our booth to find out more.

BUSCH LLC   Booth 843

Busch designs and manufactures a wide range of high performance vacuum pumps and systems that are used in many industries around the world.  Busch LLC is an ISO 9001-2000 registered company, committed to quality vacuum products, customer satisfaction, and prompt after-sales service.

CARL ZEISS MICROIMAGING, INC.   Booth 317/319

Carl Zeiss Optical Sensor Systems division offers a comprehensive line of spectral sensors, spectrometer components and dedicated solutions for process analysis covering a wide spectral range (UV-VIS-NIR).  Zeiss offers on-line, at-line and in-line systems for color measurement, concentration and layer thickness as well as analytical and process monitoring software packages specifically tailored to your requirements.

CENTER FOR TRIBOLOGY, INC.   Booth 707

CETR is a leading manufacturer of nano and micro precision mechanical testers for coatings and thin films, with measurements of adhesion, delamination, scratch-resistance, nano- and micro- hardness, elastic modulus, friction, reciprocating and rotary wear, fatigue, elasticity, plasticity and other mechanical properties, including in controlled temperature (-30? to +1,100?), humidity or vacuum, for biomedical, microelectronics and other industries, as well as for basic materials research on nano and micro levels.

CHENGDU ULTRA PURE APPLIED MATERIALS CO., LTD.   Booth 720

Chengdu Ultra Pure Applied Materials Co., LTD (UPAM) is the leading manufacturer of sputtering targets, evaporation materials, high density Boron Nitride tube/liner/boat, LaB6 cathodes and precious metal. Our products are used by leading optical, semiconductor and industrial companies. UPAM always insists on supplying high quality products and guarantees this quality with a very strict inspection program that utilizes the best equipment. UPAM welcomes technical inquiries at any time by www.upam.cn.

COASTAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 609

COASTAL INSTRUMENTS, INC., specializes in servicing Mass Flow Controllers, Pressure/Vacuum Instruments and Sales (of reconditioned devices). Since 1980, Coastal is dedicated to developing long-term partnerships with customers throughout the world. Our technology, reliability and integrity, with multiple locations have made us a recognized leader in the calibration of flow and pressure measurement devices. ISO/IEC-17025, A2LA

COATING MATERIALS, DIVISION OF TICO TITANIUM, INC.   Booth 504

COATING MATERIALS is a global leader in the supply of deposition materials to the vacuum coating industry, including Glass, Photovoltaic, Display, WEB, Semiconductor, and other specialized markets. We provide planar and rotatable targets in multiple designs, target backing plates and tubes, raw and finished material products, and target bonding and machining services.

COTEC GMBH   Booth 917

COTEC® develops and provide systems, processes, materials, wear and tear parts, e-beam guns, APS parts and equipment for PVD and CVD applications. Easy-to-clean: special kind of protection coating, only some nanometers thick, protects against watermarks, fingerprints, dust, grease and so on. Cotecs HCS and DURALONUltraTec will create an ever-lasting easy-to-clean coating.

CSM INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 718

CSM Instruments offers a wide range of instruments and testing services for surface mechanical properties characterization, including: Hardness Testers, Scratch Testers, and Tribometers of varying load ranges. We manufacture testing modules that can be configured alone or combined together on a testing platform for a single instrument capable of multiple analysis modes.

DARK FIELD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 509

 

www.darkfield.com

Dark Field Technologies provides unique, high-resolution laser, CCD vision and proprietary laser: camera systems for 100% on-line, real-time, automatic inspection of PV media (CdTe, CIGS, etc. coatings on glass/metal substrates) and inspection of solar glass, mirror blanks, finished mirrors (flat and complex shapes). Proprietary optical designs deliver multiple optical channels (bright field, dark field, near dark field, etc.) in transmission and reflection in systems which are optically self-aligning. Systems are used for glass thickness, warp, bounce, defect detection, coating defects, P1, P2, and P3 scribe inspection, etc. Dark Field builds the only self-aligning systems for the Solar media industry in the world. New NxtGenTM architecture provides the highest capability: cost value in the industry.

DARLY CUSTOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 512


Darly is a worldwide manufacturer of Vacuum Web Coating Systems for the RFID tag, flexible circuit, and flat panel display industries, as well as Batch Coating Systems for the EMI shielding, computer, mobile phone, and auto industries. Darly can also provide design, manufacturing, processing, training, service, and technology development for your special requirements.

DENTON VACUUM, LLC   Booth 210/212


Denton Vacuum, LLC continues to lead the industry with high quality deposition systems for PVD applications. Vast experience with application, process and system configuration benefits Denton’s customer base, worldwide. Denton Solar is the newest Division addition and Denton brings 45+ years of unequaled talent to bear in the Solar Community. Visit our “World Class” Sales Engineering Team at our booth.

DEXTER MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 410/412

 

www.dextermag.com

Dexter Magnetic Technologies is a global provider of magnetic solutions. DMT serves the vacuum coating market with solutions based upon both permanent and electromagnetic technology. Our highly experienced engineers work with advanced technologies and provide magnetic solutions for a variety of applications such as: sputtering, wafer positioning, pumps, magnetic torque couplings, and plasma control.

DHF TECHNICAL PRODUCTS   Booth 723/725


DHF Technical Products (DHF) is the PRECIOUS METALS SPECIALISTS for the thin film industry - Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, and alloys involving precious metals. We are a primary manufacturer and refiner of precious metals for targets, R&D, medical devices, evaporation, plasma spray and other high tech applications. Exclusive to DHF is our "Target Exchange" program, offering you the best value for precious metals targets when you return spent targets to us for reclaim. Headquartered in Los Angeles for 35 years, we also have offices in New Mexico. TARGETS, BONDING, BACKING PLATES AND REFINING / RECLAIM... from DHF Technical Products.

DUNIWAY STOCKROOM CORPORATION   Booth 710

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 are also available. Get a free catalog on our web site: www.duniway.com.

DYNAVAC   Booth 417

DynaVac manufactures high vacuum systems for optical coating, thermal evaporation, and sputtering applications. Custom-engineered solutions are offered for unique process and production requirements, i.e. large area, inline, and web-handling deposition. Systems are fully automated and well suited for production environments. Full service installation and technical support is provided.

EB SOURCES   Booth 620

Setting a new standard with ease of maintenance, EB Sources means less down time and more savings for you. We strive to give you the very latest in technology. Our equipment is designed for production and to last for many years. Custom equipment is one of our specialties along with great customer service. Call us for E-guns, Feedthroughs or E-Gun repairs, and magnet regaussing.

EBARA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 933

EBARA is a global innovator/local provider of vacuum pumps and advanced exhaust management solutions for semiconductor, photovoltaic, thin films and R&D. EBARA's products are backed by a superior global service network. EBARA continues to expand its role by bringing to the market: Dry Vacuum Pumps, Turbomolecular Pumps, and Point-of-Use Abatement.

EDWARDS   Booth 828


Edwards offers a comprehensive innovative vacuum product portfolio, global first class service, applications expertise and vacuum system solutions ideally suited for the Vacuum Coating Market. Our products include the innovative GXS Dry vacuum pump, Oil Sealed Rotary Piston and Rotary Vane Pumps, Mechanical Boosters, Magnetically Levitated Turbos, Exhaust Abatement and a full range of Vacuum Hardware and instrumentation.

EVATEC   Booth 608

Home of the Balzer BAK, Evatec builds box coaters from 0.5 to 1.4 meters for precision optics, optoelectronics and semiconductors. With the addition of new plasma source technologies for enhanced evaporation plus dedicated batch and cluster sputter tools we offer complete process solutions for thin film deposition and etch applications.

EXOTECH, INC.   Booth 926

Exotech specializes in reclaiming/recycling sputter target and production scrap, serving the sputtering industry for over 17 years. Exotech's Recycling Division uses unique processing capabilities to provide the highest monetary return on used targets and other sources of scrap. We recycle Chromium, Tantalum, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Niobium, Indium/ITO, Titanium, Nickel, Cobalt, Silicon, Ruthenium etc. and provide debonding services on request. Long known as producers of high purity Chromium and Titanium powders, we also stock a wide variety of refractory and exotic metals for melt applications.

FILMETRICS, INC.   Booth 219

Measure thin films from 30 Angstroms to 450 microns with Filmetrics spectral reflectance based systems. Filmetrics features a complete line of affordable UV to NIR spectrometer systems for measuring thickness, optical constants, and deposition rates of thin films. Single-spot and mapping systems available. Contact Michael Klayman (klayman@filmetrics.com) or Tram Dang (tdang@filmetrics.com).

FIL-TECH, INC.   Booth 706

 

www.filtech.com

Fil-Tech is a worldwide supplier of Quality Quartz Crystals R in Gold, Alloy and Longer Life Gold R, 6MHz and 5MHz sizes. NEW! Fil-Tech supplies Thin Film Thickness Rate Monitors and Controllers. Fil-Tech also offers sensor heads and feedthroughs, electron beam gun replacement parts, crucible liners, crucibles, chrome plated tungsten rods, FT704 and DC704 silicone fluids, Krytox and other mechanical pump fluids, and ionization, convection and thermocouple gauges. Contact sales@filtech.com or visit www.filtech.com.

FRAUNHOFER FEP   Booth 802

The Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology offers approved solutions for surface and coating technology using low-pressure-based plasma and atmospheric deposition processes as well as low energy electrons. Services include tailored thin film systems and surface analysis, e.g. for scratch-resistant coatings or solar applications.

FRAUNHOFER IST   Booth 833/835

Thin-film technology is the core business of the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST. We offer approved solutions for surface and coating technology using low-pressure-based plasma and atmospheric deposition processes for tailored thin film systems and surface analysis e.g. for automotive applications. Please visit us at www.ist.fraunhofer.de.

FRAUNHOFER USA CCL   Booth 804

Fraunhofer USA’s Center for Coatings and Laser Applications provides contract R&D services involving advanced coating technologies. The center supports customers to develop new products with unique functional surface properties for automotive, electronics, biomedical, and other markets. Resources include comprehensive PVD/CVD technologies to fabricate high performance coating materials such as diamond, diamond-like carbon, metal and ceramic films. The center’s operation is ISO9001-2000 certified.

GENCOA LTD   Booth 822

Gencoa manufactures process optimized magnetron sputter cathodes that are unequaled in variety and performance and have a “money back” target use guarantee of 45% for High Yield type magnetics. Gencoa has recently introduced rotatable magnetrons to their product line together with the “Speedflo Mini” unit, a smaller version of the popular Speedflo unit, providing a highly cost effective solution for reactive gas control and process monitoring.

GENERAL PLASMA, INC.   Booth 422

 

www.generalplasma.com

General Plasma is an innovation leader in vacuum thin film coating. We offer advanced, patented and patent pending products such as maintenance free rotary magnetron end blocks, high utilization planar magnetrons and high performance linear ion sources. In addition to advanced sources, General Plasma's development of revolutionary linear plasma sources for Plasma CVD on large area substrates offers a paradigm shift for the deposition of metal oxides and nitrides. Look to General Plasma to see the future of thin film coating!

GENERAL VACUUM EQUIPMENT, LTD.   Booth 322

General Vacuum, part of the Bobst Group business area Flexible Materials, is a premier supplier of vacuum web coating and metallizing solutions. Its product range covers Roll to Roll Vacuum deposition by resistive evaporation, electron beam evaporation, sputtering, and PECVD. Typical applications include Flexible packaging, Optical and Solar Coatings.

GFE MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 507


GfE Coating Materials is a leading manufacturer of PVD coating materials for architectural glass, web, solar, photovoltaic, optics, wear resistance, tribological and decorative applications. GfE is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. Manufacturing and R&D are located in both Nuremberg and Freiberg, Germany. Subsidiaries are in Wayne, PA, USA and Shanghai, China.

GNB CORPORATION   Booth 704

GNB Corporation is a manufacturer of high and ultrahigh vacuum valves, chambers, baffles, and liquid nitrogen traps. GNB is the leading US manufacturer of large gate valves. Product line includes: gate valves, pendulum valves, throttling valves, angle valves, water-cooled valves, vacuum chambers, baffles, traps, viewports, throttle plates, and fittings.

H.C. STARCK   Booth 733

H.C. Starck is a worldwide supplier of refractory metals Molybdenum, Tungsten, Niobium, and Tantalum metals and their alloys for sputtering target applications. We supply planar and rotary configurations. Contact Nick Nicholson at +1 216.692.4453. Address: 1250 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44117. E-mail: richard.nicholson@hcstarck.com. Web site: www.hcstarck.com.

HAUZER TECHNO COATING BV   Booth 313

As the leading manufacturer of PVD and PACVD coating technology and equipment, Hauzer Techno Coating provides job coaters and manufacturers in decorative, automotive and tool markets with solutions. Different technologies, such as ARC, UBM, PACVD and HIPIMS+ can be combined in one system. Looking for a partner in PVD technology? Hauzer is the logical choice.

HEATWAVE LABS, INC.   Booth 806

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.

HERAEUS INCORPORATED   Booth 717


The Thin Film Materials Division (TMD) of W.C. Heraeus is first in development, production, sales and distribution of sputtering targets and evaporation materials for thin film technology world wide. Our wide range of products and services encompass the large area coating, photovoltaics, electronic components, displays and data storage markets. Reliable and high-quality products, excellent customer service and innovation make Heraeus the right choice for targets.

HHV LTD.   Booth 1037

HHV Ltd is the new home of the Auto306, Auto500 and TF600 coating systems, which are manufactured under license from Edwards. Our range covers resistance evaporation through sputtering and e-beam to advanced R&D systems with computer control and ion beam techniques. With our in-depth applications knowledge we look forward to discussing your deposition requirements with you.

HIDEN ANALYTICAL, INC.   Booth 621

Hiden Analytical manufactures high performance quadrupole mass spectrometers for plasma characterization, surface science, precision gas analysis and vacuum diagnostics. Showcasing the latest systems for residual and process gas analysis, ion milling and reacting sputtering applications; the HPR-30 offers the latest in fast response inlet technology, wide dynamic detection range and baseline resolution.

HORIBA SCIENTIFIC   Booth 941

HORIBA Scientific offers a wide range of Spectroscopic Ellipsometers used for the characterization of multi-layer film thickness, optical constants, and materials composition of any type of materials. HORIBA Scientific also provides In Situ End Point Detectors based on Optical Emission Spectroscopy or Laser Interferometry for Real Time plasma analysis and trench depth monitoring of dry etch and deposition processes (www.horiba.com/scientific).

HUETTINGER ELECTRONIC, INC.   Booth 311 

 

www.huettinger.com

HUETTINGER Electronic Inc. manufactures power supplies for a variety of vacuum coating applications, such as reactive and metallic sputtering and evaporation and plasma treating. Products include DC and medium-frequency power supplies from 1kW to 300kW and RF power supplies from 300W to 50kW. HUETTINGER now offers their TruPlasma Highpulse Series for high impulse power magnetron sputtering (HIPIMS) and their TruPlasma DC Series, a cost effective alternative to pulsed DC power supplies due to its superior arc management features and several unique solutions dedicated for biasing or arc evaporation.

HULLVAC PUMP CORPORATION   Booth 1032

HullVac is a key supplier to major OEM’s of Photovoltaic Furnaces, Commercial Condensers, and Government agencies such as NASA. Our innovative Rotary Piston Vacuum Pump design is robust and accepts Exhaust Accessories that eliminate 99.9% of oil emissions. Reduced Maintenance improves the ROI timeframe. We also supply “DROP IN” replacements and Spare Parts for 412 & 212 models. Vacuum Pumps are backed by a 3yr warranty. We strive to deliver Quality Pumps, Repair Service, and After Sales Support to our valued customers.

HUNTINGTON MECHANICAL LABORATORIES, INC.   Booth 943

Huntington offers the industry's largest selection of vacuum research products: manual and pneumatic vacuum valves, feedthroughs, positioning devices, manipulators, flanges, fittings and roughing components. The modular designed positioning devices offer flexibility in choosing between manual, pneumatic and motorized versions.  Electrical feedthroughs are available as Multipin, Power, Coaxial, RF Power, and TC. Custom designed chambers, manifolds, crosses and tees are supported by 35 years of experience in the vacuum industry. Customers take full advantage of in-house electropolishing and a clean room for assembly and testing.  NEW products offered include Mini Ion Pumps, Vacuum Suitcases, and Custom Pulse Laser Deposition (PLD) Systems.

HVA, LLC   Booth 606

HVA is a premier manufacturer of high and UHV vacuum valves for the semiconductor, solar, scientific, and high-technology industries. Product line includes Stainless Steel and Aluminum Gate Valves, Rectangular Valves, Throttle/Isolation Valve Systems, and more. Our engineering team can also customize standard products to fit your requirements.

ILLINOIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 726

Illinois Instruments manufacturers Oxygen, Moisture and CO2 Process Analyzers; Oxygen, CO2 and combined headspace analyzers for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP); in addition to analyzers for the measurement of Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) for Films, Packages and Bottles with response time and throughput superior to other alternate suppliers.

IMPEDANS LTD.   Booth 820

Impedans Ltd. is a leading provider of plasma diagnostics instrumentation for use in research and industry. Our systems measure key parameters in the plasma and at the substrate surface which helps users gain invaluable insight into their plasma based process. Our product offerings find applications in the characterization and analysis of Etch, PECVD, and Sputtering processes, among others.

INFICON   Booth 813

 

www.inficon.com

INFICON offers gas analysis, measurement, and advanced process control through residual gas analyzers (mass spectrometers), particle detectors, helium leak detectors, multi-gas leak detectors, thin film deposition controllers and monitors, RF sensors, and sensor integration and analysis software. Pressure measurement products include vacuum gauges for total pressure measurement, valves, fittings and feedthroughs. These analysis, measurement and control products are vital to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for flat panel displays, solar cells, magnetic and optical storage media, scientific and consumer optics, and architectural glass coatings.

INLAND VACUUM INDUSTRIES, INC.   Booth 518

Inland Vacuum Industries manufactures and distributes a complete line of vacuum fluids and lubricants for the vacuum and related coating industries. We are an authorized Dow Corning, Santovac, Apiezon, Neovac, Fomblin / Galden and Halovac stocking distributor, along with a line of preventative maintenance products. In addition, we also offer the Midel biodegradable dielectric insulating fluid, high vacuum greases and waxes, fluids reclamation services and custom distillation. Inland Vacuum also has a complete line of NSF and USDA approval lubricants.

INSTRUTECH, INC.   Booth 623

InstruTech's core technologies are Convection and Ionization vacuum gauges, utilizing the most recent advances in vacuum gauge sensor and controller design. Vacuum measurement technologies include Convection Enhanced Pirani and Miniature Ionization vacuum gauges with built-in or remote displays providing a measurement range of 1 x 10-9Torr to atmosphere.

INTELLEVATION LTD.   Booth 919

Intellevation manufactures a range of optical monitors for automatically controlling film thickness during the growth of high precision optics. Fully integrated and fully automated hardware and software solutions are installed onto your coating systems by our engineers to enable you to achieve the highest standards in performance and capability.

INTLVAC   Booth 508

Intlvac manufactures a variety of standard systems for Physical Vapor Deposition such as the Nanochrome™ and Nanoquest line of machines suitable for R&D and production coating of optical components, sensors, and plastics. The Nanochrome™ series are Electron Beam or Magnetron Sputter Thin Film Deposition Systems. The Nanoquest series are Ion Beam Sputtering and Etch systems. Systems are fully automated, running under a LabVIEW Interface with PLC control. Intlvac can also provide process development support for magnetron sputtering. Ion Beam sputter/etch and ion assisted evaporation from our in-house development laboratory.

INVACUO, INC.   Booth 741

Invacuo, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 for the express purpose of manufacturing and marketing Vacuum Systems and Vacuum Components within the Research and Industrial Vacuum Communities.

IONBOND, LLC   Booth 411

IonBond, LLC is an international provider of high quality thin-film PVD, PaCVD and CVD coating technologies. We offer state of-the-art coating services worldwide and manufacture customer specific coating equipment. Our services range from coating contracts and technical analysis for individual products to shop-in-shop coating centers up to the sale of customer specific coating equipment.

ION COAT LTD.   Booth 1039

Ion Coat Ltd specializes in advanced plasma-based coating and treatment processes. Its activities include service support for companies using these processes in leading-edge technology sectors. It also undertakes custom design and development of coating test equipment. It works closely with associate companies involved in producing process control and deposition equipment.

IPT IONEN-UND PLASMATECHNIK GMBH   Booth 910

 

www.iptgmbh.de

IPT is a leading supplier of Plasma and Ion sources to the solar cell, precision optical coating and semiconductor industries. Our capacitively coupled plasma sources create an electrically neutral plasma beam for deposition onto an insulating substrate. Beam densities of up to 2.5mA cm-2, Ion energy up to 2keV, Beam uniformity >95%

J.A. WOOLLAM CO., INC.   Booth 216

J.A. Woollam Co., Inc., provides spectroscopic ellipsometers for thin film characterization, including multilayer 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 (140nm - 33 microns). Both research-grade and high-speed metrology tools for process monitoring are offered.

JORI RESOURCES CORPORATION   Booth 818

JORI RESOURCES CORP. has been a major manufacturer of state-of-the-art High Vacuum Evaporation Sources for over 35 years. Our advanced technology, production methods, and proprietary techniques used by our skilled craftsmen in the fabrication of Tungsten, Tantalum and Molybdenum produce Sources of unsurpassed quality and reliability.

KASHIYAMA USA, Inc.   Booth 913

Kashiyama is the best dry screw pump innovator, providing a wide range of the most durable, reliable and toughest dry pumps throughout the semiconductor and FPD markets. Over 20 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the vacuum pump industry has developed and supplied high quality equipment tailored to customers' requirements has played a huge role in high-tech industries.

KAUFMAN & ROBINSON   Booth 816

Kaufman & Robinson offers a complete portfolio of RF and DC gridded and gridless ion beam sources and power supplies. Our products, used worldwide, incorporate world class manufacturing standards and offer unsurpassed quality and reliability. The markets we serve, optical, industrial, data storage, and semiconductor have come to rely on our products to produce high quality films in all of their critical deposition and etching applications.

KDF   Booth 927

KDF produces in-line-sputtering tools for the mainstream silicon, emerging materials, and flat-panel display markets. KDF is extending its product portfolio to include four-cathode capability - the 654ix and the 954ix. KDF now offers large area 744i & 844i coating systems for Flat Panel Displays, solar cell and UBM wafer production.

KOLZER   Booth 416

 

www.kolzer.com

Kolzer manufactures and supplies vacuum treatment plants. Kolzer was founded in 1950 and was one of the pioneers in early vacuum technology. Following on half century of experience, today Kolzer is a market leader in the high-vacuum treatment field with over 1000 units currently operating worldwide. KOLZER produces a complete range of machinery, offering different types of processes: Sputtering, Plasma, Metallization, and PE-CVD.

KOREA VAC-TEC CO., LTD.   Booth 610

The Korea VAC-TEC Co., Ltd. (VTC) was established in 1987. Since that time, more than 200 vacuum systems (batch and in-line types) have been produced and installed worldwide for different applications such as Precise Optical Coatings, AR Coatings on ophthalmic lenses, Sputtering Systems for decorative coatings, EMI protective, mirror coatings, etc. VTC produces machines with state-in-art design and real time operation software. Based on PC Software, with profibus I/O communication, we provide fully automatic operation via user editable modular recipes, with process, event and error protocols. These features provide quick service, with the ability of remote diagnostics and on-line help.

KURDEX CORPORATION   Booth 1036

Kurdex offers: Thin Film Deposition and Etch Systems for High Volume Production, Pilot Production and R&D. Products include: Sputtering, Evaporation, RIE, PECVD, PR Strip, Magnetic Data Storage (HDD), Arc-Plasma Coater, high Volume Substrate Handling (Automation & Robotics). Systems in the following Platforms: In-Line, Cluster, Box Coater, and hard Disk Coater. Substrate sizes from Batch of small Substrates to Single large Substrate up to 900 x 2300mm. Applications: Flat Panel Display (TFT, OLED), Semiconductor, High Density Interconnect, Magnetic Data Storage (HDD-95mm @1800/hr.) Wafers up to 300mm, Glass, and Plastic Coating (ITO, AR), Solar Cell.

KURT J. LESKER COMPANY   Booth 405/407

The KJLC® Process Equipment Division offers advanced vacuum coating solutions featuring our state-of-the-art, Performance magnetrons and vacuum deposition systems. Our Materials Group supplies a large variety of Lesker brand sputter targets and evaporation materials - most in stock for immediate shipment. Try our pump repair and precious fluids reclaim services to save money while helping the environment.

LEYBOLD OPTICS   Booth 805

Leybold Optics is a leading manufacturer of vacuum coating systems and developer of processes for thin film technologies. The main focus of the processing technologies is on evaporation, sputtering and plasma-assisted coating processes for precision optics, ophthalmic, automotive, web, solar, display and R&D applications.

LINTELLE ENGINEERING   Booth 832/834

Lintelle designs and builds electronic and electro-mechanical/pneumatic products for vacuum-deposition product manufacturers, cross-industry OEMs, ODMs, and startups. Vertically integrating innovative engineering services, precision metal fabrication, and flawless system integration, Lintelle uses the latest manufacturing trends and technologies to consistently produce the highest quality finished goods - competitively priced and delivered on time.

MATERIALS SCIENCE, INC.   Booth 932

 

www.msi-pse.com

 SunSource™ GEN II magnetron sputtering sources include unique features like the Kam-Lok™ (patent pending) fast target change mechanism that eliminates target fasteners and gas injection through the cathode body. A wide uniform target erosion area results in stable reactive sputtering, high utilization and virtually no material re-deposition. New: 90mm wide high utilization rectangular sources.

MC POWER SYSTEMS   Booth 423

 

www.mcpowersystems.com

 MC Power Systems is a premier manufacturer of mid frequency plasma power supplies ranging from 15KW to 60KW. Utilizing advanced switching topologies and over 25 years of plasma power supply design and production experience, MC Power Systems delivers cost competitive products with reliability and performance exceeding the best in class.

MDC VACUUM PRODUCTS, LLC   Booth 418

MDC produces state-of-the-art thin film vacuum coating equipment, and offers a wide range of choices and options in both, standard off-the-shelf components and customize designs. MDC's e-Vap® and Re-Vap™ product lines fully support electron beam or thermal evaporation methods. Featured products include the super economical and compact, 4 pocket, 3kw, e-Vap™ Mighty Source™, electron beam deposition device. Specifically tailored for pilot production, Lab, University and R&D applications, the Mighty Source™ provides the ideal deposition solution for your evaporation needs.

MEIVAC, INC.   Booth 912

MeiVac, Inc. has provided quality vacuum products for over 30 years. Our VQ Throttle Valve provides either upstream or downstream pressure control capabilities. We also offer a full line of MAK magnetron sputter sources, RF or DC magnetron power supplies, and substrate heaters. Sputter sources and valves will be on display.

METALLURGICAL HIGH VACUUM CORPORATION   Booth 837

 

www.methivac.com

 Metallurgical High Vacuum Corporation, founded in 1981, is a manufacturer of Rotary Piston pumps up to 430 CFM and sells all types of vacuum pumps, both new and remanufactured.  We offer expert remanufacturing service on most brands of pumps and blowers.  Custom engineered valves, piping, and manifolds can be produced to you specification.  Need help?  Call us for professional help with all your vacuum needs.  Factory trained engineers and technicians will gladly help you!

MEWASA NORTH AMERICA INC.   Booth 607

MEWASA North America, Inc. is wholly owned by MEWASA A.G., a Swiss Manufacturer (ISO 9001) for Precision Edge Welded Bellows, Bellows Components and Bellows Sub-Assemblies. Our niche is focused toward rapid delivery for prototype to smaller quantity production manufacturing needs. MEWASA provides a written guarantee on all our manufactured bellows and all are certified to hermiticity - maximum leak rate of 1 x 10-9 cc helium/second. Our customers include Ultra High Vacuum OEM's, High Vacuum Pump Manufacturers, Vacuum Valve OEM's, Thin Film Deposition / Sputtering OEM's for PVD / CVD Processes, Wafer Bonding Systems, Ion Implantation, and many other markets. MEWASA is privileged to be a SVC Corporate Sponsor for 2009. We do look forward to personally meeting you at our booth.

MICOS USA, LLC   Booth 218

MICOS supplies micro-positioning equipment with a focus on the research market. We offer a full range of precision positioners and control electronics as well as complete system integration services. Additionally, MICOS is known as the premier supplier for vacuum to 10-11 mbar, clean room and extreme temperature applications.

MICROMATTER (AAPS)   Booth 936

MICROMATTER™ specializes in thin foil deposition technologies and manufactures specialty products for industry and scientific applications.  For over 40 years, MICROMATTER™ has earned a reputation for quality. Today, leading institutions in over 50 countries use MICROMATTER™ standards to calibrate their X-ray fluorescence (XRF) systems.  MICROMATTER™ diamond-like carbon (DLC) foils are manufactured using a proprietary process that makes them useful in a variety of applications such as: Beam strippers , Particle accelerator targets, X-ray and extreme UV filters , In-line attenuators.

MIDWEST TUNGSTEN SERVICE, INC.   Booth 312

Midwest Tungsten supplies tungsten, molybdenum and tantalum products including electron and ion beam filaments, evaporation filaments and boats, plasma sources, machined parts, wire, sheet, and rod. We manufacture beam formers, e-gun parts, vacuum furnace shields and elements, supply Dow Corning diffusion oil, and recycle tungsten, molybdenum and tantalum scrap.

MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 404/406

MKS Instruments is a leading worldwide provider of instruments and subsystems used for measurement, control, powering, and monitoring of critical parameters in vacuum and gas-based manufacturing environments within the advanced thin film coating industries. Products include capacitance manometers and pressure transducers; pressure control valves; vacuum gauges; vacuum components and valves; mass flow controllers; gas analysis instruments; portable helium leak detectors; RF/microwave/DC power generators; digital control network devices including I/O modules and serial gateways; and pressure and gas flow portable calibration systems.

MPF PRODUCTS, INC.   Booth 915

MPF Products Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing standard and custom products that require ceramic-to-metal sealing technology. Our 2008 Catalog includes the following standard products: Multipin Connectors, Power Feedthroughs, Coaxial Connectors, Thermocouples, Breaks, Viewports and Accessories. MPF also offers substantial engineering capabilities and manufacturing expertise for custom feedthroughs, viewports, and assemblies. Contact us with your application today!

MUSTANG VACUUM SYSTEMS, LLC   Booth 523/525

Mustang Vacuum Systems produces outstanding Thin-Film Deposition Equipment for various markets, including Automotive, Decorative, and Solar. Known for our Technology and Expertise, our Sputtering equipment (starring The Colt 48® small batch fast-cycle dual-door machine), PECVD metallizers, and Roll-to-roll (web) coaters are celebrated for their quality, value, ease-of-use, reliability and results.

MYERS VACUUM   Booth 722

Myers Vacuum manufactures a range of vacuum gauges and rugged sensors. Featuring the new GT-430 digital thermistor gauge with Trend Sensing. It displays pressure and direction. Trend Sensing electronics increases sensitivity in the pressure range so that the operator can use solvent to find vacuum leaks. Also see our explosion proof gauge sensors and Celvaseal Leak sealant. Visit us at Myers-Vacuum.com.

NAGY INSTRUMENTS   Booth 838

NAGY is manufacturing sheet resistivity measuring equipment for metallized/sputtered substrates since more than 25 years. The instruments are available for on-line (1-99 channels) and off-line measurement as well as for laboratory applications.  Models for simultaneous in situ monitoring of Ohm/sq + OD (optical density) are also available.  We Quantify Your Quality.

NANO-MASTER, INC.   Booth 940

Nano-Master, Inc. manufactures and custom designs tools for Thin Film Processing areas. Nano-Master products include PECVD systems for deposition of SiO2, Si3N4, DLC and CNT; PE-MOCVD Systems for GaN growth; Sputtering Systems (reactive, co-sputtering, combinatorial); Thermal and E-beam Evaporators, Ion Beam and Reactive Etching Systems; Megasonic Wafer/Mask Cleaners. Nano-Master also distributes PLASMA CONSULT Hollow Cathode, Microwave, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Sources, Langmuir Probe, Microwave Interferometer and SHEN CHANG Pulse DC Power Supplies.

NILES ELECTRONICS, INC.   Booth 622

 

www.nileselectronics.com

Niles Electronics developed the world's first Electron Beam (E-Beam) Gun Switching Power Supply in 1990, and remains the market leader. Our products are distributed worldwide under either private labels or our own label and are renowned for their reliability and innovative technology. Whether bought under distributors' names or the Niles Electronics label, our Switching Power Supplies and Sweeps are guaranteed to have superior quality and performance for your Thin Film Vacuum Coating needs. We are located in the Bay Area of Northern California, USA.

NOR-CAL PRODUCTS, INC.   Booth 310

Manufacturer of high vacuum components since 1962. Standard components: flanges, fittings, viewports, feedthroughs and flexhose; 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 specs. 3D Model Library on-line. ISO 9000-2001 registered.

OERLIKON LEYBOLD VACUUM USA INC.   Booth 904/906

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum is an ISO 9001 manufacturer of vacuum pumps, leak detectors, gauges and hardware for use in Vacuum Coating including chemical and physical vapor depositions onto ceramics, glass, metals, paper and plastics. Vacuum pumps include vane and piston, dry compressing screw, boosters, turbomolecular, diffusion, cryogenic as well as customized pumping systems and repair of all brands.

OPTILAYER, LTD.   Booth 740

OptiLayer Professional is one of the most comprehensive design software packages for optical coatings on the market today.  It can assist in creating innovative designs, and its advanced numerical methods will help to construct more stable and straightforward designs for manufacture.  Ask us how we can help increase your yields.

OSAKA VACUUM U.S.A., Inc.   Booth 807

Osaka Vacuum is your one-stop application specific Turbomolecular Pump global partner, specializing in process applications ranging from Solar Cells, Storage/Semiconductor, Microscopy/Metrology, general vacuum to a variety of vacuum instrumentations. Introducing 70-240 l/s high performance turbopump, a series of dry pumps and the world's First Mag-Lev turbopump with Ultra-low vibration.

PFEIFFER VACUUM   Booth 505

Pfeiffer Vacuum manufactures and services a complete line of vacuum products used in the coating industry. Pfeiffer's flagship product, the Turbomolecular pump, is available with integrated controllers and power supplies, which make them ideal for everything from large coating systems to more compact benchtop coaters. Pfeiffer also manufactures roots and rotary vane pumps, vacuum gauges, helium leak detectors, valves, vacuum components and mass spectrometers providing the best solution for your vacuum application.

PHYSICS TODAY   Booth Exhibitor Lounge

Physics Today is the #1 publication for the physical sciences worldwide. Read by 120,000 scientists and engineers working in university, government and commercial labs, Physics Today reaches more than 40,000 vacuum buyers. Physics is a $494 billion market, involved in roughly 47% of the $1,050 billion spent globally on R&D. In our Buyers Guide you can search for 2,600 products and services supplied by 1,600 companies in 35 countries! See how using www.physicstoday.org/buyersguide can be a more productive search than the big search engines. Companies can be listed for free in up to 5 product categories!

PI SCIENTIFIC, LLC.   Booth 1047

Pi Scientific specializes in Ion Bean Equipment and Thin-Film Manufacturing Techniques, including the development of Preventative Maintenance Engineering Programs for the Semiconductor, Thin-Film Head and Optical Coating Industries. Pi Scientific is a leading provider of professional services and quality products that will elevate your business and reduce your production costs.

PLASMA PROCESS GROUP, INC.   Booth 729

Plasma Process Group makes DC & RF ion beam sources, power supplies, systems, and components, ranging from replacement parts such as grids, to complete thin film systems. We repair and refurbish ion beam equipment, including Ion Tech, and powers supplies, and offer custom engineering services and support for unique applications.

PLASMA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC   Booth 908

 

www.plasmatechsystems.com

Plasma Technology Systems, LLC (PTS) provides vacuum and atmospheric plasma gas development services and manufacture plasma equipment for molecular reengineering of surfaces. Services include: Process development; RF vacuum plasma equipment design, sales, rentals; Contract services; Training, Workshops, Consulting; Equipment maintenance. Processes developed include: Atomic-level cleaning, Ablation/Etching, Activation/Functionalization, Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), and Grafting.

PLASMATERIALS, INC.   Booth 702

Plasmaterials, Inc., since 1987, has been supplying the thin film industry with high quality sputtering targets and evaporation materials for use in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) equipment and related applications. These high-purity materials are well suited for industrial applications, laboratory processing, research and development applications, pilot and production applications, as well as full volume production. For use in microelectronic, automotive, display, hard coating, architectural glass, hard coating, semi conductor, optical, packaging, decorative, anti-corrosive coating applications. In addition, metallic bonding services, backing plates, E-beam starter sources and crucible liners are all available either "off the shelf" or through custom design.

PRECISION METAL WORKS LTD.   Booth 224

Since 1988, Precision Metal Works Ltd. has manufactured high and ultra-high aluminum and stainless weldment vacuum chambers for the top names in Research and Development, semiconductor, solar and thin film coating. We are known for our quality, for our pricing and for our service. We specialize in large, complex chambers and have an engineering team who can design your chamber or carry out FEA studies if required.

PRECISION PLUS VACUUM PARTS   Booth 937

Precision Plus is the recognized leader in providing high quality, low cost vacuum pump replacement parts for companies including Alcatel, Busch, Edwards, Kinney, Leybold, Stokes, Varian and Welch. Over 4,000 parts, including rotors, plates, stators, exhaust filters, oil filtration, remanufacturing and more, are guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM performance.

PROCESS MATERIALS, INC.   Booth 419

We produce high purity materials for thin film deposition in planar and cylindrical target materials serving the Glass, Solar Photovoltaic, Displays, Web, and Decorative application industries worldwide. We provide materials such as CIG, CuGa, Cd alloys, Mo, Cr, AZO, GZO, ITO, W, Nb, Zr, AlSi, Sn, and many more. Product line includes backing plates, cylindrical cathodes and metallic bonding.

PROTECH MATERIALS, INC.   Booth 824

ProTech Materials Inc. has served the vacuum coating industry with high quality products since 1997. We have strong capability of engineering and manufacturing specialty targets such as ITO, AZO, CdS, TiAl and Mo at production scale. Indium and its recycling have also been one of our core businesses. Whether your goal is developing new thin film materials, lowering cost, or shortening lead-time, we provide solutions with our expertise in materials and sputter deposition.

PROVAC AG-RICMAR SALES & SERVICE   Booth 928

 

www.provac.li

Provac AG, a member of the RICMAR Group, designs, manufactures, services, and refurbishes high vacuum PVD, RF-PEPVD and sputtering coating/evaporation systems for precision optics, display, semiconductor, and ophthalmic markets. Since 1992, Provac's technical expertise and keen ability to provide customers with application specific, tailored processes, optimized hardware configurations, continuously improving technology, and quality foster Provac's success. Ricmar's Sales and Service is your worldwide point of contact providing responsive technical, sales, and service support for the Ricmar Group that include; Provac AG, HÃcker Automation, Filmetrics, NanoPhotonics, Proaut, Mechatronic, and Ricmar Technology. Contact David Gary at (831) 688-4525 or david.gary@ricmar.com. Visit us on the web at www.ricmar.com or www.provac.li.

PTB SALES, INC.   Booth 520

PTB Sales, Inc. is dedicated to saving you time and money. We Sell and Repair DC Magnetron and RF power supplies from all manufacturers. PTB also remanufactures, sells and exchanges USED and REMANUFACTURED cryogenic, turbo, rotary vane, piston, dry, and diffusion pumps, in-house, to meet or exceed all manufacturers' performance specifications. Our one-year parts and labor warranty is a testament to PTB's quality and confidence. PTB Sales also buys your surplus equipment.

PVT PLASMA UND VAKUUM TECHNIK GMBH   Booth 214

PVT is a manufacturer of PVD-coating equipment for industrial thin film applications. Wear resistant, erosion resistant, tribological and decorative coatings for the aircraft, automotive and cutting tool industries are deposited by arc-evaporation and magnetron sputtering. PVT's permanent innovation in processes, coatings and equipment are to the benefit of our worldwide customer base.

R.D. MATHIS COMPANY   Booth 201

 

www.rdmathis.com

The R.D. Mathis Company specializes in the fabrication of high vacuum evaporation sources for the thin film coating industries. 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. Please stop by our booth or call for more information about our products.

REACTIVE NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 619

Reactive NanoTechnologies, Inc. (RNT) develops and manufactures NanoFoil® to precisely control the instantaneous release of heat energy for reaction initiation and joining applications. Building from its strengths in material science, computer modeling and process engineering, RNT provides solutions to its partners and customers in commercial and defense industries. NanoBond®, our patented process for bonding utilizing NanoFoil®, has been proven by the vacuum industry to be a highly successful bonding process for joining CTE mismatched target materials (ceramic-metal) with significantly lower residual stresses than conventional bonding processes.

RELDAN METALS, CO.   Booth 916

Maximizing value from precious metal scrap, RELDAN METALS, CO. offers a variety of services to expedite the recovery of precious metals including pyrometalurigcal, thermal hydrolysis as well as mechanical reduction. As a recognized ISO 14001 facility, we exceed the compliance of environmental laws and regulations resulting in a zero-discharge operation.

RIGAKU VACUUM PRODUCTS   Booth 425

Rigaku Vacuum Products offers advanced Magnaseal magnetic fluid sealed rotary motion feedthrough systems at very competitive prices. Direct competitors' replacements and Rigaku designs are stocked for immediate delivery, with custom designs available for OEM applications. The Rigaku Magnaseal employs a patented balanced magnet circuit with near-zero fringe field and reliable operation in an external high magnetic field.

ROCKY BROOK ASSOCIATES, INC.   Booth 712

NEW FOR 2009: DYNAMIC WATERJET CUTTING SERVICES. Rocky Brook Associates manufacture Copper, Titanium and Aluminum Sputtering Targets in a wide range of styles and sizes (Purities to 99.999%). Both custom and standard designs of direct or internally cooled backing plates from our production will be on video display. We service end users, OEMs, bonders, custom target makers and distributors.

SAGE INDUSTRIAL SALES, INC.   Booth 817/819

ELECTRON BEAM GUN USERS - Are you looking for a supplier that not only can supply you with parts, but a company that has people that know e-beam and can help you with your questions? You have found it. Not only do we stock parts, insulators, filaments and liners for same day shipment, we also can help you with custom parts and answer your questions. Call us to get great prices, quality parts, quick shipments and help with your problems. You won't get the voice mail run-around; you will get great service.

SAPPHIRE AUTOMATION   Booth 408

Sapphire Automation specializes in delivering cost effective automation solutions to PV and semiconductor companies. Our comprehensive portfolio includes leading solutions based on Sapphire Framework, Wonderware, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Eyelit, etc. We offer integration services for equipment and plant automation, R&D and Factory Information Management systems, HMI, MES, SPC and Data Management.

SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS   Booth 624

SCI Engineered Materials produces high-quality sputtering targets for solar, semiconductor, hard disk drive, photonic, thin film battery, and other PVD applications. SCI is known for high-purity ceramic and metal sputtering targets in planar and cylindrical configurations. SCI partners with customers to develop innovative material solutions.

SEMICORE EQUIPMENT, INC.   Booth 200

Semicore supplies new and pre-owned sputtering systems for Thin Film Deposition, Solar Cells, MEMS, Nanotechnology and related industries. Custom configurations and OEM to remanufactured PC/PLC control systems with all of the latest technologies. Get Semicore involved with your upcoming needs or special PVD equipment requirements.

SHIMADZU PRECISION INSTRUMENTS   Booth 222

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.

SIDRABE, INC.   Booth 413

Sidrabe, Inc., designs and manufactures customized and standard equipment and processes for webs, 3D-parts, metal strips, glass and powders. The company has knowledge and experience of Lithium coating of polymer films or metal foils and deposition of layers for solar materials. Sidrabe performs contract research and development work as well as providing commissioning, service and guarantees.

SIERRA APPLIED SCIENCES, INC.   Booth 625/627

 

www.sierraapplied.com

Sierra Applied Sciences, Inc. is the world leader for magnetron sputtering technology for all deposition applications. With our superior designs, customization and diverse cathode product lines, we can support and address any customer's complex deposition applications ranging from decorative to magnetic media. Sierra Applied's cathodes offer the highest target utilization available in the industry today, as well as the largest variety of cathode sizes, configuration and mounting options.

SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.   Booth 616

Sigma Technologies builds equipment for treating, grafting and coating surfaces. Equipment includes atmospheric and vacuum plasma systems for treating and cleaning surfaces, vacuum metallization and sputtering with inline plasma and polymer coating systems. Sigma also sputters, metalizes and polymer coats films, foils, paper, foams and fabrics up to 2.5m web widths. Surface coatings include Teflon®-like and highly wetable coatings, gas and vapor barrier, color, antibacterial, release and protective coatings. Sigma also manufactures various nano-flake pigments for ink and paint applications.

SOLERAS LTD.   Booth 400/401/500

Soleras Ltd. has been a market leader in manufacturing PVD coating materials for 30 years, specializing in Photovoltaics, Displays, Glass, Web, Decorative, Tribological and related applications. Soleras offers targets in both Rotary and Planar design, with enhancements to increase target life. Products also include Backing Plates, Cathodes - Rotary and Planar, Shielding, Insulators, Bonding and Brazing.

SOLID SEALING TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 721

Solid Sealing Technology, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of highly engineered, hermetic products using metalizing and brazing, glass-ceramic sealing, welding, and critical mechanical assembly. Products include: Vacuum Feedthroughs, Coaxial Connectors, Multi-Pin Connectors, Thermocouple Connectors Isolators. With over 100 years of combined design and industry expertise, SST provides sealing solutions for high temperature, ultra-high vacuum, and high-pressure environments. SST is a global provider of standard and custom products.

SOLVIX SA   Booth 918

SOLVIX is offering a superior line of DC, DC-pulse and arc-evaporation Plasma Power systems to the advanced coating and surface treatment industries for Hard and Decorative Coatings, Optical and Industrial Glass, Data-Storage, Flat-Panel, Semiconductor, Photovoltaic and Tribological applications. SOLVIX has a wide range of standard products and can supply customer specific power solutions.

SPRIMAG   Booth 826

Sprimag manufactures the highest quality, fully automated finishing systems including paint spray booths, transfer systems, and curing ovens for multiple coating materials. Sprimag pioneered the CombiCoater PVD and spray coating machine. Stop by 826 for details. Sprimag is your trusted name in coating systems for over 75 years.

SPUTTERING COMPONENTS   Booth 421

Sputtering Components (SCI) is a leading provider of Rotary Sputtering Cathodes and related components. SCI cathodes offer a highly reliable and user friendly design, the highest power rating available, and are the most affordable to buy and own. SCI can provide the components or turnkey solutions to meet your requirements.

STOLTZ METALS, INC.   Booth 1034

Stoltz Metals has fabricated over 1,300 large custom and modular coating systems for a wide range of applications, including Solar, Glass Coating and other Vacuum Systems. With exceptional fabrication skills using proven specialized techniques, we are a leader in using cost effective manufacturing practices to reduce overall costs to our customers.

SUB-ONE TECHNOLOGY   Booth 1040

Sub-One Technology offers a cleantech surface enhancement technology which improves energy efficiency and extends the operating life of non-renewable resources. Its patented InnerArmor technology uses a safe, environmentally benign process to apply a near frictionless, chemically inert, protective surface on metallic products ranging from small components to long production pipes. Unlike traditional coatings, InnerArmor technology can be applied to both the internal surfaces of intricate parts and the external surfaces of large industrial components. InnerArmor technology offers a clean alternative to hard chrome plating and other harsh coatings.

SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF AMERICA, INC.   Booth 716

Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. (SCAI), part of the SHI Cryogenics Group, has been producing quality cryogenic equipment for 50 years. SCAI's diverse product line features the Marathon® CP Cryopump, which is designed to handle the diverse and demanding requirements of a broad range of vacuum and deposition technologies, while its pumping performance remains unsurpassed in the industry.

SUPER CONDUCTOR MATERIALS, INC.   Booth 643

 

www.scm-inc.com

Serving the Thin Film industry since 1987, SCM manufactures Sputtering Targets and Evaporation Materials in different purities from 99.5% to 99.9999%. Targets are available in Circular, Rectangular, Delta, Ring and Custom shapes. Evaporation Materials are available as Pellets, Foil, Pieces, Slugs, Wire, Rod, Tablets and Starter Sources. SCM also manufactures E-beam crucible liners for all E-Gun systems in 14 different materials, custom design are also available. Materials are available from Aluminum to Zirconium, this includes pure Metals and there Alloys, Composites, Oxides, Nitrides, Sulfides, Tellurides, Silicides, Carbides, as well as custom compositions. CIGS, AZO, ITO, GGGG, IZO are just a few examples.

SUPERIOR TECHNICAL CERAMICS CORPORATION   Booth 519

Manufacturing custom technical ceramic parts. Materials include alumina, zirconia, ZTA, steatite, and boron nitride. Used in applications that require wear or corrosion resistance, high temperature, or electrical resistance, including solar and optical applications. Assisting you with the design and engineering of your part requirements and we stock several standard components.

SURFACE MODIFICATION SYSTEMS, INC.   Booth 1045

Surface Modification Systems, Inc (SMS) provides materials development and sputtering target fabrication for large area glass, PV, electronic and medical industries. SMS has both planar and rotary target capabilities. Rotaries include up to 8” diameter x 150” length. A wide range of state of the art fabrication techniques are employed.

SVC FOUNDATION   Booth 808

The SVC Foundation's principle objective is to award scholarships to existing technicians and other workers in the vacuum industry as well as to attract new talent through University and other advanced learning institutions. The scholarships are funded by donations from individuals and companies. A board of directors selected from existing and past SVC members, directors and officers, oversees the foundation.

SYCON INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 728

Sycon Instruments, Inc. is a manufacturer of Thin Film Deposition Monitors and Controllers utilizing the quartz crystal sensing techniques. These products include the STC-2002 deposition controller, STM-2XM 2 Channel Thickness Rate Monitor, the STC-2000A, deposition controller for the budget minded and the EBS-530, E-Beam Sweep Control for Electron Beam Sweep Control. In addition we carry the STM-1 Monitor with integrated oscillator for use with Lab View on your PC, the SRT-422 E-Beam Source Indexer, the T-3000 Deposition Power Supply, the VSO-100 In-Vacuum sensor oscillator and a complete line of sensors, crystals and feedthroughs. All products are available for quick delivery all over the world. Coming soon 10KV HVPS.

SYNERGY VACUUM, INC.   Booth 1042

SYNERGY VACUUM - Original ANEST IWATA Oil-Free Scroll Pumps – including the NEW small and compact ISP-50, a new DVSL 100C and 501B high vapor pumping capacity oil-free scroll pump. Plus, two oil-free pump/blower packages, Turbo Pump and RGA Carts, and a new lineup of diaphragm pumps. As always, Total Support – our customizable OEM service and maintenance. Visit us at www.synergyvacuum.com

SYSTEM CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES   Booth 612

System Control Technologies is a manufacturer of Physical Vapor Deposition systems. We offer a full line of Evaporation, Plasma and Sputtering equipment. Our versatile systems are used in many markets including production or research and development for semiconductor, compound semiconductor LOF, MEMS, Optical and special applications.

TECPORT OPTICS, INC.   Booth 521

Tecport Optics, Inc. is an industry-leading manufacturer of top quality Vacuum Coating Systems. Sophisticated systems employ leading edge technology such as plasma-assisted deposition. Systems are custom built and pre-configured for your process and your volume. Process is pre-configured and installed systems are production-ready within one week. We offer TOP QUALITY + EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE PRICING.

TED PELLA, INC.   Booth 734

Ted Pella, Inc. offers a range of versatile compact bench top vacuum coaters for thin film research and electron microscopy applications as well as a high quality KF vacuum parts, vacuum oils and greases and vacuum evaporation supplies. For surface and device cleaning, the efficient AutoGlow plasma system is offered.

TELEMARK   Booth 305/307/309

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. An important new product offering is the Saintech Ion Beam Sources and Power Supplies.

TEMESCAL, A PART OF EDWARDS VACUUM   Booth 1041/1043

Temescal, the expert in metallization systems for the processing of Compound Semiconductor devices, has developed a library of Elemental Knowledge leading to a 3D vapor cloud modeling that enables Temescal to optimize your metallization process. Temescal control system offers sophisticated recipe making tools while providing push-button control for operators.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVE BONDING, INC.   Booth 719

Since 1998, TCB has provided premium quality bonding services for the high technology communities. Early on, TCB successfully developed a number of proprietary bonding techniques that uniquely address bonding issues relating to assemblies such as Sputtering Targets, Electrostatic Chucks, and Gas Dispenser Plates. TCB has been focused on providing bonding solutions for the thin film and semiconductor community. How can we help you? Capabilities include: Indium bonding/debonding, Rotary target bonding, Elastomer bonding/debonding, Engineering and Design assistance, Class 1000 Clean Room Assembly, fully equipped CNC Machining facility. We have facilities in California, Korea and Germany. Thermal Conductive Bonding, Inc. - ISO 9001:2000 registered company.

THERMIONICS VACUUM PRODUCTS   Booth 513

Thermionics Vacuum Products manufactures vacuum components, systems and accessories for production and research applications including: our new VE(D) series evaporator system; our 1500cc capacity IC series e-Gun™; our RC series of 3kW sources; our HC series e-Gun™ with dual filament capability for demanding production coating applications; 3-20kW e-Gun™ evaporation sources; our new compact line of manipulators; PyraFlat™ rectangular flanges and waveguides; TriMetal™ bi-metallic flanges and fittings; gate and poppet valves; sample handling and transfer systems; ion pumps; MATCHED™ thermocouple gauges; and mechanical, electrical and fluid feedthroughs.

TORR INTERNATIONAL, INC.   Booth 510

Torr International, Inc. product range includes Magnetron Sputtering, E-beam and Thermal Evaporation Systems for diverse applications in Nanotechnology, from specimen preparation for SEMs to R&D with metal, dielectric and organic materials to Custom-built multi-target sophisticated systems for special applications. Torr also manufactures Reactive Ion Etchers, PECVD and plasma process machines for metals, dielectrics and polymers. We also manufacture combination systems and compact research coaters and supply all the accessories needed for Thin Film Deposition work. Torr serves a worldwide market in the areas of Thin Film Deposition and Etching as well as high vacuum technology.

TRANSFER ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING, INC.   Booth 732

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, TEAM-Mate and Carousel MESC compatible wafer transport systems.

TRIBOTECHNIC   Booth 742

Scratch-testers Millennium, TRIBOtesters and MILLI TRIBOtester PREMIUM - TRIBOtechnic equipment is the culmination of 18 years of market experience and 30 years of tribological testing. Equipped with the latest technological advances, our instruments have exclusively patented features for Research and Development or measuring Quality Control. These instruments conform to industry standards, are user friendly and economical to maintain. New technological advances have allowed TRIBOtechnic to provide our customer with highest quality and performance. TRIBOtechnic IS THE TECHNOLOGICAL LEADER FOR SCRATCH TESTERS AND TRIBOMETERS.

TRINOS VACUUM SYSTEMS, INC.   Booth 727

Trinos Vacuum Systems designs and manufacturers vacuum chambers and components for high & ultra high vacuum applications. We carry ISO-K, ISO-KF and ConFlat / high and ultra high vacuum components. We stock over 4,500 different products and our inventory includes over 50,000 items. Any item can be customized to meet your unique requirements.

UC COMPONENTS INC.   Booth 409

Reduce out-gassing and eliminate virtual leaks with RediVac Fastener and O-Ring from UC Components. Speed your pump-down with vented, slot-vented, coated, plated, and polished screws as well as de-gassed fluoroelastomer seals. Thousands of sizes available to meet your vacuum application needs. Visit & buy on-line today at www.uccomponents.com.

UCM AG   Booth 836

UCM designs aqueous in-line cleaning systems and fulfills the highest requests for the cleanliness of substrates. The modular design allows individual and economical conception; adapted to any particular demand. All processes are controlled and steered with a PLC control unit. The customer friendly visualization of the process allows the user to save all relevant parameters.

ULVAC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 217

ULVAC manufactures a wide range of vacuum coating products, including evaporator, sputter, and furnace for all substrate shape & size. A complete components line: Gauges, RGA’s, Oil rotary Pumps (0.2 CFM through 250 CFM), mechanical booster pumps. As well as dry diaphragm, scroll, and multi stage roots pumps. ULVAC’s expertise is in helium leak detection, automated leak test systems and helium recovery systems. The ULVAC name stands for “ULtimate in VACuum”.

UMICORE THIN FILM PRODUCTS   Booth 603/605

Umicore Thin Film Products is a leading developer and manufacturer of sputtering targets and evaporation materials for Display, Glass Coating and Photovoltaic applications. The extensive product portfolio is supported with in depth R&D know-how, advanced manufacturing and recycling capabilities, local sales offices and customer support centers around the world. All our production sites are certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.

VACUUM ENGINEERING & MATERIALS CO., INC.   Booth 827/829

 

www.vem-co.com

VEM is a “Full-Service Manufacturer” of High-Purity PVD Materials. Key products are sputtering targets and evaporation materials – for Semiconductor, Photovoltaic, III-V Technology, Precision Optics, Lasers, Microwave, and industrial applications. Other products and services include backing plates, precious metals reclaim, crucible liners and in-house target bonding. ISO 9001: 2000 Registered.

VACUUM INNOVATIONS   Booth 935

Vacuum Innovations provides high-quality, user-designed equipment for optical coating systems. We specialize in planetary rotation systems incorporating advanced thin-film uniformity control, quartz heater lamps and power supplies that are easy to integrate and maintain, and modular system controllers. We are always looking for opportunities to work with our customers to create custom solutions to their vacuum coating challenges.

VACUUM PROCESS TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 604

Vacuum Process Technology, LLC designs and manufactures precision thin film deposition systems for a wide range of applications including precision optics, military, medical and solar. VPT provides batch and inline PVD systems using electron beam, thermal, sputtering, and ion-assisted thin film deposition technologies. Our applications laboratory is available for development and verification of coating processes. Visit us at www.VPTec.com.

VACUUM RESEARCH CORPORATION   Booth 703/705

Vacuum Research Ltd. offers Gate and Poppet Valves from 2 inch to 32 inch (NW-50 to 800mm ISO) in aluminum, stainless and mild steel; Throttle valves, 2 to 20 inch (NW-50 to 500mm ISO); Rectangular Port Valves up to 60 inches 1500mm; Pirani and Diaphragm gauges from 10-5 to 1500 Torr; Wide Range gauges with range of 10-5 to 1000 Torr; Diaphragm Manometers 20 mTorr to 1000 Torr ($645 with sensor, digital display and 4-20 mA and 0-10 VDC output); Rotary Vane pumps, 3 to 28 CFM, 100 to 800I/m, 6 to 48 m3/hr.

VAPOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   Booth 506

Vapor Technologies, Inc., is a pioneer and leading provider of physical vapor deposition systems. Vapor Tech PVD finishes add value to customers' products through their superior wear, abrasion, and chemical resistance. Vapor Tech's patented (LTAVD®) process dramatically enhances the performance of both plastic and metallic products.

VARIAN, INC.   Booth 617

 

www.varianinc.com

Varian, Inc., is a world leader in providing total vacuum solutions. Product offerings include primary, high and ultrahigh 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, INC.   Booth 516

VAT, the industry leader in vacuum sealing technology, manufactures high quality vacuum valves for a variety of applications ranging from rough to extreme UHV. Products include: gate, angle, fast-closing, throttle, pressure control, all-metal and customized valves.

VEECO INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 304/306/308

Veeco introduces FastFlex™ Web Coating Systems and FastLine™ Glass Coating Systems for the manufacture of CIGS solar cells; ion beam sources and systems for thin film deposition and etch applications, including gridded DC and RF, gridless End-Hall, and gridless anode layer sources; and metrology instruments, including optical and stylus profilers for lab and production measurement of precision surfaces and components.

VERGASON TECHNOLOGY, INC.   Booth 209

 

www.vergason.com

Vergason Technology, Inc. (VTI®), a world leader in rapid-cycle metalizing equipment, presents their latest models of Press-Side® Vacuum Coating Systems. VTI can tailor the coatings and processes using a variety of metals, in-chamber base and top coatings. Technologies include Sputtering, Cathodic Arc, or Thermal Evaporation coating techniques, all being environmentally friendly. With systems across four continents, we are the global vacuum coating solutions experts. Also a provider of High Performance PVD Coatings services for tooling and wear components in addition to High Quality Metalizing Services for reflective, decorative, and electronic shielding on plastics, glass, and metal.

VERITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.   Booth 736

Verity Instruments, Inc. manufactures products for optical emission analysis and for measuring film thickness. Spectrographs are used for reactive sputtering control, endpoint determination, process control, and plasma diagnostics. Spectral Reflectometers are used for real time film thickness measurement.

VON ARDENNE ANLAGENTECHNIK GMBH   Booth 223

 

www.vonardenne.biz

VON ARDENNE is a global supplier of high-quality production-scale vacuum coating equipment, components and technologies offering cutting-edge coatings for photovoltaics, architectural glass and advanced applications on metal strip. Large area sputtering solutions in both horizontal and vertical in-line systems integrate approved Dual Rotatable Magnetrons. High-rate EB-PVD technologies imply special VON ARDENNE know-how. Such processes are advantageously applied for industrial vacuum coatings on metal strip. High-performance plasma pretreatment of substrates, process control and film quality measurement equipment are significant features of our integrated coating solutions.

W. THEISS HARD-AND SOFTWARE   Booth 708

W. Theiss Hard- and Software develops software for optical analysis and design of multilayer coatings. Powerful optical modeling techniques are used to characterize thin film deposition, to design new coating products, and to control production lines. Advanced program features are controlled by flexible and intuitive user interfaces.

WILLIAMS ADVANCED MATERIALS   Booth 611/613

 

www.williams-adv.com

Williams Advanced Materials (WAM) is a global supplier of thin film materials. We develop material processes and product enhancements to increase yields, surface conditions, and target utilization while lowering the material cost of ownership. WAM’s materials offering encompasses; pure metals, alloys, ceramics, and inorganic chemicals. Services: Refining & Recycling, Shield Kit Cleaning and Thin Film Coating Markets: Medical, Semiconductor, Photonics, Optics and Photovoltaic.

XEI SCIENTIFIC, INC.   Booth 809

XEI Scientific solves the problem of oil and hydrocarbon contamination in vacuum systems with the Evactron® De-Contaminator, a downstream RF plasma cleaning system mounted (KF 40) on the chamber. With Evactron Cleaning all hydrocarbons can be removed to insure clean results. It uses air so no special gases are needed.

XIAMEN ADVANCED & HIGH-TECH MATERIAL CO., LTD.   Booth 934

Xiamen Advanced & High-Tech Material Co. Ltd.(XMaM) is a professional Chinese manufacturer of various sputtering targets, coating materials and evaporation sources. We have more than 20 years experience serving the Japanese, German, and American coating markets with XMaM’s reliable quality, competitive pricing as well as satisfied service. AZO, CdS, MoS2, TiAl, AlSi, NiV, ZnSn, WTi, Cr, Mo, Ti3O5, HfO2, YbF3, ZnS, W/Mo/Ta boat etc. are our key products.

ZPULSER, LLC   Booth 323


Zpulser, LLC (Zpulser) manufactures unique and advanced pulsed DC plasma generators with arc suppression circuit for thin film applications. The technology is based on Zond's proprietary & patented method called MPP to create thin films with controllable electrical properties, mechanical properties and morphology. We serve the hard coating, tribological, optical, semiconductor, data storage, commercial, decorative,and medical coating markets.

 



 

Publications & Organizations
of Interest to Vacuum Coaters

Introducing our Web Partners.

 

Visit the Web Site of the organizations and publishers who will have display tables at the SVC TechCon.

 

ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL METALLIZERS, COATERS AND LAMINATORS
www.aimcal.org
AIMCAL, the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, is an international nonprofit trade association representing converters of metallized, coated, and laminated flexible substrates and their suppliers. Founded in 1970, AIMCAL provides an array of technical and marketing services while promoting the growth and prosperity of the converting industry and the member companies.

ASSOCIATION OF VACUUM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS INTERNATIONAL (AVEM)
www.avem.org
The Association of Vacuum Equipment Manufacturers International (AVEM) is the vacuum industry trade association, representing manufacturers of vacuum equipment and materials. AVEM promotes member interests and provides services to enhance membership value and understanding of the global market. For more information, visit www.avem.org or contact Dawn M. Shiley at 703/538-3543.

AVS – THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY
www.avs.org

Founded in 1953, AVS is a nonprofit, professional membership organization with 6,000 members worldwide. AVS fosters networking among many scientific communities at various local, national, or international meetings and exhibits throughout the year. In addition, AVS annually published four journals, honors and recognizes members through its prestigious awards program, provides training via the short course program, and offers several career services.

GASES & INSTRUMENTATION MAGAZINETM

www.gasesmag.com
Gases & Instrumentation MagazineTM is a technical trade journal focused on gases technology encompassing industrial, specialty, and medical gases. Its broad coverage ranges from the analytical laboratory to the production line, addressing gases manufacturing, generation, distribution, delivery, purity, sensors, detection, vacuum technology and monitoring in major technology markets. Free subscriptions available at www.gasesmag.com.

HINDAWI PUBLISHING CORPORATION
www.hindawi.com
The overall aim of the International Journal of Plasma Science and Engineering is to create a forum for the publication of original and high quality research in the field of plasma physics and engineering. The journal focuses on bridging the gap between new concepts and theory to practical implementation, and welcomes unpublished manuscripts in any area of the physics of plasmas.

INTERNATIONAL THERMAL SPRAY ASSOCIATION
www.thermalspray.org
The International Thermal Spray Association is a professional trade organization dedicated to expending the use of thermal spray technologies for the benefit of industry and society. Stop by our display table to get copies of our “What Is Thermal Spray?” and SPRAYTIME™ newsletter publications.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

www.LaboratoryEquipment.com
Laboratory Equipment provides laboratory managers, researchers and other scientific professionals news of the latest developments in equipment, systems, software, consumables and services for the lab. By focusing on Emerging Technologies, Trends, and Products that are at the very core of laboratory research, we are able to deliver a comprehensive media solution both in print and online at www.laboratoryequipment.com. We reach across 20 +different industries, academia and government.

MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY (MRS)
www.mrs.org
An interdisciplinary scientific society renowned for its Spring and Fall Meetings, the Materials Research Society (MRS) publishes two monthly journals, MRS Bulletin and Journal of Materials Research, and proceedings volumes (over 1,100 to date) covering a wide range of materials topics, from polymers and biomaterials, to energy and the environment, nanoscience, engineered materials and modeling, semiconductors, electronics and photonics, metals and alloys, glasses and more. For its members, MRS offers FREE unlimited online access to the MRS Bulletin as well as to the MRS Online Proceedings Library, which includes over 20,000 proceedings papers with more added daily.

MATERIALS TODAY

www.materialstoday.com
Materials Today is the international magazine for all researchers with an interest in materials science and technology. Our aim is to provide relevant and informative articles on the areas of materials research and development that most interest our readers.  To apply to receive a regular free copy, please complete the online registration form at www.subscription.co.uk/cc/mtdigital/2097

METAL FINISHING MAGAZINE /ELSEVIER SCIENCE, INC.
www.metalfinishing.com
Metal Finishing magazine keeps the surface finishing industry informed of organic and inorganic finishing trends and developments. Every month, we cover new products, new processes, and finishing industry news. Our articles deliver practical and technical information to help our readers successfully compete in today's global marketplace.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SURFACE FINISHING (NASF)
www.nasf.org
The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is a 501 (c)(6) trade association whose mission is to promote the advancement of the North American surface finishing industry globally.   NASF was created as a means to better serve the needs of the surface finishing industry by "reorganizing" and bringing together the members of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society (AESF), the Metal Finishing Suppliers Association (MFSA) and the National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF).  The AESF Foundation, under the NASF, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that will focus on technical education programs to advance the science and technology of surface finishing.

PAPER, FILM AND FOIL CONVERTER
www.pffc-online.com
PFFC (Paper, Film and Foil Converter) reaches converters that print, coat, laminate, metallize, extrude slit, die-cut, and make bags/pouch using flexible and semi-ridge materials. Editorial includes case histories, technical articles, expert columns, news/events, and new products. PFFC produces the most comprehensive buyer's guide of suppliers and the only electronic international distributor's directory.

PHYSICS TODAY

www.physicstoday.org
Physics Today is the #1 publication for the physical sciences worldwide. Read by 120,000 scientists and engineers working in university, government and commercial labs, Physics Today reaches more than 40,000 vacuum buyers. Physics is a $494 billion market, involved in roughly 47% of the $1,050 billion spent globally on R&D.

PHYSICS TODAY BUYERS GUIDE
www.aip.org
Search for 2,600 products and services supplied by 1,600 companies in 35 countries! See how using www.physicstoday.org/buyersguide can be a more productive search than the big search engines. Companies can be listed for free in up to 5 product categories.

PHYSICS WORLD

www.physicsworld.com
Physics World and physicsworld.com combine award-winning articles with fresh news and analysis from a dedicated team of science journalists. This makes them essential reading for physicists worldwide. To find out how you can reach this key audience with your message, visit http://physicsworld.com/advertising

PRODUCTS FINISHING MAGAZINE
www.pfonline.com
With more than 40,000 subscribers in 24,000+ plants, Products Finishing offers the largest circulation in the finishing industry. It offers editorial coverage of all aspects of finishing, from organic to inorganic, reaching a highly qualified and BPA audited circulation. PF brings the latest finishing technology to the industry via Products Finishing magazine, PF Online, Products Finishing Directory, direct mail, educational conferences and market research. Be sure to pick up one of our complimentary magazines and sign up for a free subscription.

PV INTERNATIONAL
www.zeroemission.eu
PV INTERNATIONAL is the first quarterly international magazine dedicated to the photovoltaic and vacuum process manufacturing. PV INTERNATIONAL has among its contributors researchers, scientists, experts of installations and manufacturing lines, entrepreneurs and consultants of the industry sector. With a circulation of 13.000 copies every issue, its distributed worldwide and efficiently promotes its advertisers through a regular and targeted distribution. PV INTERNATIONAL offers its advertisers the chance to participate in all major events of the field worldwide.

R&D MAGAZINE

www.rdmag.com
R&D Magazine has covered a broad range of vacuum technologies in research and development environments since 1959, including industrial processes, semiconductor fabrication, nanotechnology, high-energy physics, packaging, test ad measurement, analytical instrumentation, microscopy, lasers and electro-optics, and materials sciences. Editorial covers vacuum chambers, valves, gauges, pumps, coatings, feedthroughs, manipulators, traps, seals, and oils. R&D's vacuum coverage includes monthly features and news items, a daily e-newsletter, The R&D Daily, and special focus supplements on applications. R&D also performs numerous surveys on vacuum technology. R&D's web site, www.rdmag.com, also provides expanded articles with web-exclusive features.

SOLID STATE TECHNOLOGY
www.solid-state.com
Solid State Technology provides leading coverage online and in print of the latest process, equipment, and materials technologies for the worldwide semiconductor manufacturing industry. Our mission is to spark ideas within our readers, as well as provide them with innovative solutions for the ever-changing semiconductor marketplace. Our expanded, media-rich Solid State Technology International Media Network includes: our flagship magazine, website, web casts, white papers, The ConFab, other specialized client events, Microlithography World, WaferNEWS, resource guide, awards directory, international sister publications and three E-Newsletters. For more information visit www.solid-state.com.

THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
www.osa.org
The Optical Society of America (OSA) is dedicated to providing its members and the optics and photonics community with resources that support technical and professional development. The Society's activities include the publication of peer-reviewed journals, meetings and exhibits, public policy initiatives, and programs for student members, OSA Local Sections and OSA Corporate Associates.

WILEY-VCH
www.plasma-polymers.org
With an Impact Factor of 2.132 (2007) Plasma Processes and Polymers is the ideal platform for collating the very best experimental aspects of fundamental and applied research in materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering in the area of plasma sources and plasma-based treatments. See for yourself at www.plasma-polymers.org.

 



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