Ultra-high vacuum

Many high-tech systems use (ultra-high) vacuum to enable sensitive processes to run optimally, for example without disturbance due to contamination. However, a vacuum entails special challenges, such as outgassing, bearings, sealing, cooling and clean working. Building onto our semiconductor experience, we develop (ultra-high) vacuum solutions for all kinds of applications.
Thin-film technology creates innovative, material-efficient applications ranging from thin solar cells and membrane materials to flexible displays and electronics. Additional specialisms are required to be able to produce market-ready thin-film products. We provide support with material knowledge, process optimization and industrialization. For example, we have mastered deposition techniques (ALD, PLD) for manufacturing thin films and processes such as lacquering, welding, laminating and cutting for processing thin-film products. Furthermore, we develop handling and quality inspection solutions. We also assist companies in adapting their production processes to new developments.
We have broad experience with (ultra-high) vacuum. Our specialisms are cooling (when there is no heat conductivity or heat flow) and lubrication (when air bearings are not permitted). We develop solutions designed to extract heat from the system and are knowledgeable about suitable lubricants. If necessary, we provide for a separation between the ‘contaminated’ and ‘clean’ vacuum.
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Delicate materials and products, such as chips, wafers, optical fibers, films, foils...
Inspection plays an increasingly larger role in monitoring the quality of production...
Research and industry are imposing increasingly higher demands on quality control...
High-tech systems must deliver complex functionality and therefore must meet strict...
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The scientific community is developing advanced methods for analyzing the composition...