The Leading Edge previews important technologies and process advances that can be employed by those involved in vacuum, thin film and other technologies. Its purpose is to inform, prompt thought and hopefully guide the reader toward viable solutions to problems.
TechCon 2024 in Chicago (photos!)
UVT Joined Forces for SVC TechCon 2024 We were on hand when the Society of Vacuum Coaters hosted its annual technical conference and ...
UVT Welcomes Kelsey Lunsford
Universal Vacuum Technology is pleased to announce that Kelsey Lunsford has joined the company in the role of Administrative Assistant, reporting to ...
Experiences in the Real World
Scenario 1: A local restaurant displays a sign on their door asking customers to “be nice to their employees who showed up.” This is ...
Vacuum Leaks
There are usually very simple ways to diagnose a vacuum leak. Here is a short list of things to help rectify the problem. Troubleshooting: ...
TechCon 2023 in Washington DC
Plan to meet me at SVC TechCon 2023 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC, on May 9-10. You will ...
Motek at Messe Stuttgart
Thyracont Vacuum Instruments will participate in MOTEK, the international trade fair for Automation in Production and Assembly, held in Stuttgart from October 4–7th in ...
Introducing the SIRIO Pure Hydrogen Generator
Introducing SIRIO, the brightest star in the world of hydrogen generation. Are you tired of the expense of purchasing high purity cylinder hydrogen, the ...
SVC Annual Technical Conference
Memories from 2022 TechCon UVT Helps You When Others Only Make Excuses A while back, we mentioned that something special would be ...
Alicat Scientific Announces IP66 and IP67 Certification for Industrial Communication Devices
Alicat Mass flow meters and controllers with Ethernet-based communication protocols now available with IP66 and IP67 ratings Alicat Scientific announces the new ...
Thyracont Receives CSA and UL Approval for Smartline ™ Vacuum Transducers
Beginning in 2022, Thyracont’s family of Smartline™ intelligent vacuum transducers are CSA and UL certified. This certification is valid for all gauges with piezo, ...
Alicat Scientific 2022 Grant Program
Update: Alicat Scientific has recently closed their University and Research Center Grant Program, where researchers had the opportunity to win up to ...
Cut Out the Long Wait for Vacuum Equipment
Are Your Hands Tied Because You Can’t Get Vacuum Gauges? Are you having to wait more than a couple of weeks for a delivery ...