Vacuum & Furnace Systems

Technical guides focused on vacuum systems, high-temperature furnaces, and thermal processing equipment used in materials research and thin-film fabrication. Topics include system design, vacuum requirements, heating methods, and process optimization.

Technical Articles & Guides

Thermal Evaporation System Guide

Technical guide explaining how thermal evaporation systems work, covering vacuum requirements, evaporation sources, power supplies, and component selection for research thin-film deposition.

How to Choose or Design a Custom Vacuum Chamber

A practical research-lab guide to choosing or designing a custom vacuum chamber, covering materials, flange standards, pump selection, port layouts, optical access, internal mounts, and safety considerations.

How to Choose a Laboratory Furnace

A practical guide to choosing a laboratory furnace for materials research, covering temperature range, atmosphere control, tube and chamber materials, heating elements, furnace configurations, safety requirements, and...