Nanotech-Based Rapid Food Safety Detection
Dr. Abhijit Biswas
Keeping a glove box running smoothly depends heavily on the vacuum system behind it. If the pump struggles, you feel it fast—slow purge cycles, rising energy bills, loud motors, and more maintenance than your team has time for. The good news is that small changes, especially in your vacuum setup, create big gains in speed and consistency. And if you’re using a lab vacuum pump, a lab filtration vacuum pump, or even a custom vacuum pump, the right technology makes that improvement easier. (Click for more)
ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, was recognized today as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2026 by Newsweek and Statista, Inc. “We are deeply honored to be recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of the most responsible companies in the nation for the third straight year,” said John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS. “We work every day to provide our customers with world-class technology and innovation to help them achieve their objectives, and to do so responsibly for the benefit of our planet and communities.” (Click for more)
As SST continues to expand our product catalog, we are excited to announce the addition of our new line of extended-range viewports. Specialized for operation across a broad spectral range, our new viewport options include Magnesium Fluoride, Calcium Fluoride, and Zinc Selenide windows. (Click for more)
Hiden Analytical is highlighting the DLS-2 and DLS-2X as key systems for nuclear fusion gas analysis within its DLS Series. Designed for fusion fuel studies, vacuum diagnostics and leak detection, the systems combine Dual Zone mass spectrometry, high-resolution gas separation and quantitative residual gas analysis in a single platform, while the DLS-2X adds features for reliable operation in harsh environments. (Click for more)
Since 2000 Vacuum Technology & Coating Magazine has been the industry's leading source for the latest articles, news, and product and service information. Below we describe some of the terms that you will find in a typical issue of VT&C.
Vacuum Coating (Vacuum Deposition and Thin Film Deposition) is the process of depositing a film or other material atom by atom or molecule by molecule onto a surface in a low pressure environment or vacuum.
Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD refers to vacuum deposition methods which involve the material (which is being deposited) going from a condensed phase to a vapor phase and then to a thin film condensed phase. Sputtering and evaporation are common PVD processes.
Sputtering refers to a type of process used to deposit thin films and employs a plasma to bombard and eject atoms from a target source.
Evaporation refers to the heated source material being evaporated in a vacuum. Vacuum allows vapor particles to travel directly to the target object, where they condense back to a solid state. (called a Deposition Source) refers to a type of process used to deposit thin films and employs a plasma to bombard and eject atoms from the target source (called a Deposition Source).
Vacuum Hardware refers to the types of hardware and components that are used in the vacuum process. There are many types of hardware used in this process, some examples are flanges, fittings, seals, valves, and chambers.
Thin Film Metrology involves determining the optimal thickness, composition and/or condition of a coating through various techniques and mathematical calculations.
Gas Analytical Systems are used in the analysis of residual gases within a low pressure environment or vacuum.
Vacuum Pumps are devices that remove gas atoms and molecules for the purpose of leaving behind a partial vacuum. Some examples of types of vacuum pumps are rotary vane pumps, diaphragm pumps, and scroll pumps.
Every issue of VT&C includes a product showcase focused on a specific topic relevant to Vacuum Processing, please see our 2026 editorial calendar which lists the topic for each issue.
