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.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Photos from the NCCAVS 42nd Annual Equipment Exhibition
Where to See Us NCCAVS Update The 2022 edition of the Northern California AVS symposium and equipment exhibit took ...
4 Methods to Control pH in Bioreactors, Ranked
Keeping pH at healthy biological levels is potentially the most powerful tool in upstream bioprocessing to increase product titers. Bioreactions are expensive ...
Remote Monitoring of Vacuum at 40,000 Feet
Application Notes | Goal: To monitor and record vacuum over many hours in a hermetically-sealed cargo container while it was in transit, both ...
Vacuum Sintering of 3D-Printed Parts
Application Notes | Goal: Metal 3D printing has completely changed how we think about manufacturing of metal components. While this has simplified the ...