Vacuum technology gives patients hope
A cancer diagnosis affects approximately 14 million people around the world every year and changes their lives forever. Fast, targeted and effective treatment is then crucial in the fight against the disease. The treatment options are getting better and…
High-compression turbopumps cut costs, reduce complexity in UHV applications
An in-house experimental study by Pfeiffer Vacuum makes the case for an innovative approach to the pump-down of ultrahigh-vacuum (UHV) systems. Read more [Source: physicsworld.com]
Pfeiffer Vacuum awarded supply contract from TU Darmstadt for DREEBIT ion beam system
Pfeiffer Vacuum has been awarded a major contract from the Technical University of Darmstadt for the delivery of a DREEBIT ion beam system for use at the Technical University of Darmstadt’s Institute of Nuclear Physics. The…
Pfeiffer Vacuum presents new turbopump for ion implantation applications HiPace 2800 IT
With the HiPace 2800 IT Pfeiffer Vacuum presents a turbopump especially dedicated for ion implantation applications. The sophisticated rotor design of the turbopump results in an optimized pumping speed for light gases. This ensures very good process…
Technology from Pfeiffer Vacuum on board the international space station ISS
In mid 2011, Pfeiffer Vacuum delivered turbopumps and vacuum gauges to EADS Astrium Space Transportation for use in an experiment on board the international space station (ISS). The turbopump is based on the HiPace 80 model which, together with…
The oil-free process pumps of the XN Series
Experience the oil-free process pumps of the XN Series from Pfeiffer Vacuum. Based on the concept of proven and energy efficient multi-stage Roots pumps and enhanced by innovative XN technology, the XN Series is designed to answer the need of reliable vacuum pumps for corrosive processes….
Vacuum chamber for “CHEOPS” space mission
It is extremely important for the success of the CHEOPS mission that the telescope operates reliably and with high precision. This requires exact preparation and numerous tests. Read more
Calibration of vacuum gauges and helium test leaks
The quality of each production process depends on the accurate control of measuring instruments. Chapter 7.6 of the quality management standard ISO 9001:2008 requires the control of monitoring and measuring instruments. Accordingly, all measuring instruments must be regularly calibrated…
Leak Testing Services
Leak tests play an important role in our daily safety, environmental protection and the reliability of production processes and products of our daily life. From feasibility studies to contract leak testing, residual gas analyses or the development of test…
Process optimization for rotary vane pumps
Rotary vane pumps are subjected to severe stress by certain process gases and operating modes. Optimal protection for the pump can be provided by using auxiliary gases. The combination of gas ballast and flushing gas in this form is available only from Pfeiffer Vacuum.