Founded in 1991, Vacuum Energy Inc. develops and manufactures advanced getter materials, including its Sandia-developed PolyGetter™ technology, which irreversibly absorbs hydrogen and other unwanted gases. Based in Gates Mills, Ohio, the company supplies these specialized materials for demanding applications ranging from sealed biomedical devices to vacuum-insulated systems, where they help preserve performance and reduce hydrogen-related safety risks. Its getters are used worldwide in millions of products each year.
Vacuum Research CorporationVacuum Research Corporation has been making high-vacuum components since its first gate-valve production began in 1953, now manufacturing valves, gauges, fittings and pumps from its Pittsburgh headquarters. The company’s history is closely tied to patented high-conductance gate-valve designs, including its 1954 rotary-seal valve with unobstructed flow, and it continues to support and repair its equipment through the Pittsburgh factory.PITTSBURGH, PA
Kurt J. Lesker CompanySince 1954, the woman-owned and operated Kurt J. Lesker Company has grown from a regional manufacturer into a global vacuum technology company. With more than 400 employees and a focus on customer support, it serves research and industrial customers through equipment, components, and thin-film systems. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and maintains ISO 14001:2015 environmental management systems.JEFFERSON HILLS, PA
Edwards VacuumWith more than a century of heritage, Edwards Vacuum develops vacuum and abatement equipment and services for critical industrial, research and semiconductor applications. Its work ranges from vacuum pumps and semiconductor abatement systems to accredited gauge calibration, with a stated focus on reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing. Edwards is part of the Atlas Copco Group and serves tens of thousands of customers worldwide.GLENWILLOW, OH
Princeton Scientific CorporationFounded in 1991, Bethlehem-based Princeton Scientific Corporation supplies specialized materials and equipment for material-science research, engineering, and industrial production. Its work spans high-purity crystals and substrates, precision wire saws, ultra-high-vacuum and particle-beam equipment, and custom coating and plasma systems. The company also processes customer-provided crystals and engineers vacuum solutions to specification, serving institutions and manufacturers worldwide.334513BETHLEHEM, PA