AVS 57 Sponsors

AVS wishes to thank the following companies for their support.

For more information on the benefits and the ability to increase your visibility and stand out from your competitors, please contact Jeannette DeGennaro at 212-248-0200 ext. 229 or jeannette@avs.org.


  Platinum Sponsors
  Contributions $8,000.00 & more


Kratos Analytical is a leading manufacturer of instruments for materials analysis. The XPS series of instruments have been the industry leaders for the past 10 years. Patented technologies, such as the charge neutralization system, spherical mirror analyzer and the magnetic immersion, have significantly improved research capabilities with speed and performance.
Physical Electronics (PHI) is a subsidiary of ULVAC-PHI, the world's leading supplier of UHV surface analysis instrumentation used for research and development of advanced materials in a number of high technology fields including: nanotechnology, microelectronics, storage media, bio-medical, and basic materials such as metals, polymers, and coatings. PHI’s innovative XPS, AES, and SIMS technologies provide our customers with unique tools to solve challenging materials problems and accelerate the development of new materials and products.
As an executive branch agency within the Department of Defense, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) supports the President's budget. ONR provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy.
     

 

 
 Gold Sponsors
   Contributions $3,000.00 & more
A leading worldwide provider of automation, vacuum and instrumentation solutions to the global semiconductor and related industries. Our products and services are meeting the needs of customers across a broad spectrum of applications and industries and the global semiconductor manufacturing sector is our largest served market. When demanding productivity and availability objectives are essential factors for success, customers throughout the world turn to Brooks Automation, Inc
 The Thermo Scientific brand includes the widest range of both X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometers (XPS) and Auger Electron Spectrometers (AES). The current surface analysis product range represents the state-of-the-art in the development of this type of instrumentation. Vacuum Research started building vacuum valves in 1953, and vacuum valves are still an important part of the business. In 1988, Vacuum Research began developing our vacuum gauge product line, which now includes Pirani, thermocouple, diaphragm and cold cathode instruments.
     
Physics Today, the flagship publication of The American Institute of Physics, is the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world, informing readers about science and its place in the world with authoritative features, full news coverage and analysis, and fresh perspectives on technological advances and ground-breaking research.  
     

 

 
 Silver Sponsors
   Contributions $1,500.00 & more

Specializes in vacuum equipment and supplies; ion pumps and controls; flanges, gaskets, bolts and nuts; vacuum gauges and controls; mechanical pumps and rebuild kits; supplies (oils, greases, hoses, bell jars) diffusion pumps and leak detectors. Equipment rebuilding services and a variety of reconditioned equipment.

SPECS leads the way in state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge components and individually designed complex systems for surface analysis. SPECS GmbH headquarters are situated in the center of Germany’s capital Berlin with a subsidiary, SPECS Zurich GmbH, based in Zurich, Switzerland. SPECS forms a team of scientists and engineers with more than 105 employees engaged in the design and production of instruments for nanotechnology, material science and surface science in general.

is the leading European manufacturer of TOF-SIMS (time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry) instruments used for surface analysis. The company was founded in 1989 by Professor Alfred Benninghoven, Dr. Ewald Niehuis, and Mr. Thomas Heller to commercialize the original SIMS research started in the early 1980’s and carried out at the University of Muenster in Germany. ION-TOF USA imports and distributes this sophisticated equipment from the home factory in Germany, and provides after sales support throughout the USA and Canada.

     
Park Systems serves its customers with a complete range of AFM solutions including AFM systems, options, and software, along with global service and support. For over 25 years, we have developed reputation as the leading nanotechnology solutions partner among major universities, renowned research institutes, and industry leaders. Park Systems’ AFM solutions are derived from our dedication towards AFM technology innovation combined with proven strength to deliver successful solutions via partnership with clients.
     
FEI is a leading diversified scientific instruments company. It is a premier provider of electron and ion-beam microscopes and tools for nanoscale applications across many industries: industrial and academic materials research, life sciences, semiconductors, data storage, natural resources and more. With a 60-year history of technological innovation and leadership, FEI has set the performance standard in transmission electron microscopes (TEM), scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and DualBeams(tm), which combine a SEM with a focused ion beam (FIB). FEI's imaging systems provide 3D characterization, analysis and modification/prototyping with resolutions down to the sub-Angstrom (one-tenth of a nanometer) level. FEI's NanoPorts in North America, Europe and Asia provide centers of technical excellence where its world-class community of customers and specialists collaborate. FEI has approximately 1800 employees and sales and service operations in more than 50 countries around the world.
     

 

 
 Bronze Sponsors
 Contributions $1,000.00 and more
Kurt J. Lesker Co., founded in 1954 as a manufacturers' representative for vacuum products in Pittsburgh PA, USA. Today, we are an international manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components and vacuum systems for research and industrial applications. We have three manufacturing locations, two in Pittsburgh and one in the UK; sales offices and warehouses across North America; KJLC offices in England and Hungary; and a network of agents around the world.
     
Since its foundation in 1964, VAT has completely specialized in vacuum valve technology. Maintaining this strong focus has allowed VAT to develop and maintain our market leading position. We are committed to be the best partner to our customers for vacuum valves both today and in the future. Super Conductor Materials, Inc. has taken pride in the manufacturing of High Purity Materials, Sputtering Targets, Evaporation Materials, and E-Beam Gun spare parts, Crucible Liners, Ion Implanter Sources/spare parts, backing plates and bonding. SCM specializes in hi-tech manufacturing of thin film materials and components that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, electronic and optical instruments. Hot press, Vacuum Hot Press, Vacuum Melting, and a complete CNC machine shop are just a few on-site services SCM offers.
     
U-C Components, Inc., the World's Leading Manufacturer of RediVacİ Plated, Coated, and Electro-polished Vented Screws, plus Cleaned and Vacuum Baked O-Rings all for High Vacuum Applications. Reduce Contamination, Speed Pump-Down, and Improve Yields with U-C's complete line of RediVacİ products. All RediVacİ products are Precision Cleaned and Class 100 Packaged for immediate vacuum installation and use. RBD Instruments (formerly RBD Enterprises) began operations servicing older PHI systems and components.Our company has become the world-wide leader in developing upgrade products for older PHI systems.Our 147 PC upgrade product line supports most older PHI systems and provides improved reliability and a user friendly and intuitive software interface.In January 2008, we changed our name to match our expanded mission to bring innovative and affordable products to the surface analysis community. SEMICORE Equipment, Inc. is a worldwide manufacturer of vacuum coating and etching systems for the electronics, optical, solar energy, medical, automotive, military and related high technology industries. Our high-performance production or R&D vacuum sputtering and thin-film evaporation systems provide coatings on a variety of materials including plastic films, glass, ceramics, metals and hybrid substrates.
     
Scientific Instrument Services can provide you with the most complete service and product line for mass spectrometers, gas chromatographs and related equipment. Since our relocation to Ringoes, NJ, we have constructed a new warehouse, enlarged our shop areas, and increased our technical staff. These additional facilities and personnel have enabled us to achieve our reputation as a world leader in supplies and service for mass specs and their related equipment.
     

   
     

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