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VST — Your vision, we design

Custom vacuum systems, engineered for the work no one else can.

High-vacuum technology, thin-film deposition, vacuum ovens, altitude test chambers, and arc-melting systems. Built since 1982 for research labs, satellite agencies, and industrial manufacturers.

Custom Vacuum Engineering Since 1982

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01R&D

02Innovation

03Tailor-made design

04Production

05Process integration

06Support

From our customers

We obtained excellent process results on all layers. The equipment runs daily, with no failure.

Dr Olivier BriotDirector of Research, CNRS · University of Montpellier

What we do

Three core tracks. One engineering team.

Most engagements start as one of three technical challenges. Whichever it is, the same expert team scopes, designs, builds, and supports the system through its entire operational life. Specifications, components, and integration are all decided with you, not pulled from a catalog.

01 / Thin-film deposition

Films, layered exactly the way you need them.

Sputtering, evaporation, and in-situ substrate cleaning systems for metals, dielectrics, and organic materials. Configured from single-chamber configurations to multi-chamber cluster tools with load-locks and inert glovebox integration for contamination-free processing. Engineered for high repeatability and automated process control.

RF / DC magnetron sputtering
Thermal & e-beam evaporation
In-situ etching & plasma cleaning
Fully automated cluster tools & glovebox integration

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02 / Materials processing

Systems for materials processing.

Process tools built around your protocol. Vacuum ovens, arc-melting systems, and custom process chambers engineered for daily lab use and built for the long haul. Designed to offer the ultimate versatility for diverse research workflows without compromising on accuracy.

High-vacuum ovens
Lab-scale arc melting
High-accuracy custom process chambers
Ion beam plasma etching & milling
Bespoke vacuum components

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03 / Test, simulation & research

Environments, replicated faithfully.

Altitude test chambers and thermal vacuum space simulators (TVAC) trusted by satellite developers and aerospace research labs. Plus, seamless, authorized integration of ATEQ leak testers and J.A. Woollam ellipsometers to deliver automated, highly accurate testing cycles.

Automated altitude & space simulators
Precise thermal vacuum (TVAC) cycling
ATEQ leak-testing integration
J.A. Woollam ellipsometry integration

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Case study · Satellite research Sputtering + e-beam
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Selected work

Integrated thin-film deposition system, U R Rao Satellite Centre.

An integrated tool with separate chambers for RF/DC sputtering with load-lock and ion-assisted e-beam evaporation with substrate flip. Designed compact, built robust, simple enough for a daily research workflow. Live and running.

Compact

multi-chamber footprint

Daily use

no reported failures

Custom

RF/DC + IAD with flip mechanism

44 yrs

of vacuum work behind it

Start with what you're building

Eight application areas where VST runs daily.

These are the workloads our customers come to us for. Each card lists the proven system configurations and turnkey solutions that go into that application, so you can jump straight to the field-tested equipment from here, or read the full catalogue below.

01 / Semiconductor, MEMS & sensors

Thin-film growth, device fabrication, and metrology for university and corporate labs.

Compact, robust, and automated systems engineered for advanced thin-film research and micro-nanotechnology groups. Designed for multi-user environments with intuitive controls, and built to deliver high repeatability across generations of researchers. Daily-use installations at leading international and domestic hubs, including the Institute of Electron Technology in Warsaw and the advanced Nano Centers at HUJI, Technion, BGU, Tel Aviv University, and Bar-Ilan University. Supports seamless integration with J.A. Woollam ellipsometers for real-time process control.

Evap-4X / 6X / 8X — core thermal and e-beam evaporation platforms
SuperSput & TFDS-842 — flagship magnetron sputtering systems
TCH-340 & HVF-100 — high-vacuum thermal treatment and processing lines
TFDS-4600 Compact Cluster — multi-chamber modular PVD platform
TFDS-4700J — multi-chamber modular system for Josephson Junctions

02 / Aerospace & space simulation

Altitude testing, thermal-vacuum cycling, and high-vacuum deposition for defense and aerospace.

High-accuracy environmental simulators and advanced PVD platforms engineered to meet stringent aerospace standards. Our TVAC and dedicated degassing systems integrate advanced RGA and QCM instrumentation for precise, real-time contamination and outgassing analysis. The same engineering team behind the custom deposition systems at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) delivers both mission-critical testing hardware and precision coating solutions to IAI, Rafael, Elbit Systems, and other leading aerospace pioneers globally.

TVAC-500 / 510 / 520 Series — thermal-vacuum systems / altitude simulators
TCH-400 / 410 / 420 Series — custom degassing chambers
TFDS-4600 Compact Cluster — multi-chamber modular PVD platform

03 / Advanced batteries & energy storage

Inert processing and post-deposition thermal treatment for next-generation electrodes.

Built for the stringent moisture- and oxygen-sensitive environments that advanced lithium, solid-state, and sodium-ion research demands. We provide fully automated, glovebox-integrated electrode preparation systems alongside dedicated TCH-500/550D vacuum ovens for precise solvent removal (NMP) and high-purity arc-melting systems for synthesizing refractory current-collectors and advanced anode alloys. Engineered to maintain strict atmosphere purity while ensuring high accuracy and process repeatability.

Glovebox-integrated PVD systems — clean-atmosphere thin-film deposition
TCH-500 / TCH-550D — dedicated vacuum ovens for solvent removal (NMP)
AM-133 — high-purity arc-melting system for refractory current-collectors and anode alloys

04 / Precision optics

Flexible electron-beam and thermal evaporation platforms for precision optical components.

Engineered to deliver absolute layer-thickness uniformity and repeatability for high-end optical filters, mirrors, and anti-reflective coatings. Our flagship EVAP-10X high-vacuum platform supports single or dual 6 kW to 12 kW multi-pocket e-beam evaporators, with the flexible option to integrate up to two independent thermal evaporation sources. Built with water-cooled chambers and advanced substrate heating options, the system adapts effortlessly to your geometry — featuring planetary substrate rotation, spherical domes, or calotte fixtures. For complex micro-optics workflows, specialized wafer holders offer adjustable angles designed for optimized step coverage and lift-off processing.

EVAP-10X Series — flagship high-vacuum e-beam and thermal evaporation platforms
SuperSput & TFDS-842 — flagship magnetron sputtering systems
TCH-400 / 410 / 420 — custom thermal processing and degassing systems
TCH-340 — 350 °C high-vacuum oven for stress release and thermal treatment
J.A. Woollam ellipsometers — distributed metrology for precise thin-film thickness and index monitoring

05 / Industrial coatings & production PVD

Automated deposition platforms and cluster architectures for pilot lines and small-batch production.

Built for high-yield, round-the-clock operations delivering precise functional, wear-resistant, and barrier coatings. Whether utilizing our modular TFDS-4600 Compact Cluster, specialized EVAP Production Lines, or high-capacity ITDS-9000 inline sputtering configurations designed strictly for batch production, we provide turnkey systems tailored for industrial scaling. Our platforms integrate robust high-vacuum load-locks, automated robotic handling, and options for full cassette-to-cassette transfer — ensuring minimal cycle times, strict contamination control, and exceptional repeatability.

TFDS-4600 Compact Cluster — multi-chamber modular production platforms
Evap-X Production Series — automated high-throughput evaporation production lines
ITDS-9000 — high-yield inline sputtering platform for batch production

06 / Quantum technologies

HV and UHV deposition platforms for superconducting circuits, Josephson junctions, and quantum sensing.

Engineered to eliminate impurities and deliver sub-nanometer interface control for the next generation of quantum computing and advanced metrology. Operating deep within the ultra-high-vacuum regime at 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻⁹ Torr, our UHV systems and specialized evaporation platforms are constructed exclusively with strict low-ferromagnetic contamination standards to protect qubit coherence. These configurations feature precision multi-angle substrate tilt manipulation and advanced shadow-masking capabilities — making them ideal for the highly repeatable fabrication of Josephson junctions (J-Junctions) and complex superconducting thin-film stacks, as well as the pristine material control required for high-coherence diamond NV centers.

SuperSput-UHV Series — ultra-high-vacuum magnetron sputtering platforms
Evap-Q / Custom UHV Platforms — with multi-angle tilt deposition and shadow masking
HVF-100 — low-pressure high-vacuum treatment and processing line

07 / Medical devices & life sciences

Ultra-clean thermal processing, automated drying, and inline package-integrity testing.

Tailored for the strict regulatory and cleanliness standards of medical manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical production. We provide specialized thermal and moisture-removal solutions, headlined by the Yael865 reel drying system for continuous, automated processing of flexible diagnostic strips and biosensors. From high-vacuum cleanroom degassing ovens to integrated quality control, our lines feature distributed ATEQ high-speed leak-detection instruments — delivering precise, non-destructive pressure-decay and seal-integrity testing for medical device packaging and commercial components.

Yael865 Reel Drying System — automated drying for biosensors and medical strips
ATEQ Leak Testers — high-speed differential pressure-decay instruments for component seal testing
HVF / TCH Cleanroom Series — vacuum ovens tailored for medical

08 / Advanced materials & nanotechnology

Vacuum thermal processing and high-purity deposition for composite and advanced material synthesis.

Engineered for materials science labs and R&D centers developing high-performance composites, structural ceramics, and novel nanomaterials. Our high-vacuum and low-pressure thermal systems provide the exact temperature uniformity and atmosphere purity required for the outgassing, carbonization, and controlled pyrolysis of advanced matrix composites without oxidation risks. Combined with our compact magnetron sputtering units, we deliver precise control over nanostructured coatings and functional surface modifications to alter the mechanical, thermal, or electrical properties of substrates.

HVF-100 & TCH-340 — high-vacuum thermal treatment and high-temperature processing lines
SuperSput & TFDS-842 — benchtop and research-grade magnetron sputtering units
AM-133 — high-purity arc-melting system for metallurgical synthesis and alloy development

Scale with you

From a single bench-top chamber to a full production cluster.

Every VST customer starts somewhere. We engineer the same precision into a compact R&D tool and a multi-chamber production cluster — so you can scale your process without changing your software, your recipes, or your team.

01 / R&D

Single-chamber

Focused R&D. Maximum process flexibility. Lowest cleanroom footprint.

TFDS-462 · TFDS-842 · AM-133

02 / Pilot

Dual-chamber + load-lock

Combine sputter + evaporation under continuous vacuum.

TFDS-460 · TFDS-840 · TFDS-870 in glovebox

03 / Pre-production

Multi-chamber in a glovebox

Eliminate the cleanroom: full PVD + ALD in an inert environment.

Khalifa Univ · chained-glovebox labs

04 / Production

Cluster tool

Fully automated multi-process production with centralised SCADA.

TFDS-4600 · TFDS-4500 · TFDS-5000/5500

Same equipment, two lenses

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Browse the full catalogue ↓

Browse the full catalog

Eleven product lines, plus four distributed brands.

Standard configurations for common needs and full custom builds when the standard doesn't fit. Every system is engineered, integrated, and supported by the same team that delivered our first thin-film deposition system in 1982. Tags below each card show the industries that line serves.

Process ovens

Vacuum process chambers

TCH-340 / TCH-340T / TCH-400 / TCH-500/550D / TCH-700 / TCH-864 Yael. Up to 400 °C, 5×10⁻⁷ Torr. Outgassing, baking, lithium-battery solvent removal (NMP), JEDEC J-STD-033B moisture-sensitive devices. ISO 7 cleanroom-compatible.

AerospaceSemiBatteryMedical

Test & sim

Aerospace & environmental test chambers

TCH-447 TVAC (aerospace, sea-level to space, <4×10⁻⁸ Torr, 1-year continuous tests). TCH-499 mid-altitude (to 70,000 ft). TCH-495 medical altitude (IEC 60601-1). Used by ISRO, IAI, Rafael, Elbit since 1982.

AerospaceDefenseMedicalSatellite OEMs

High temp

High-vacuum furnaces

HVF-1000 / 1004 / 1006 at 1200 °C or 950 °C, 2×10⁻⁷ Torr. Multi-zone PID, programmable gas flow per step. For annealing, sintering, diffusion bonding, and quantum-grade post-processing.

QuantumAerospaceDefenseMaterial research

Inert

Inert-atmosphere gloveboxes

GB-200 / 300 / 400 standalone (2 / 3 / 4 gloves), GB-450 integrated with vacuum ovens, TFDS-870 integrated with PVD. Sub-ppm O₂/H₂O. Chained-glovebox labs — Khalifa University Abu Dhabi runs an 8-box lab.

BatteryQuantumMaterialsOLED

Thin film

PVD thin-film systems

TFDS-462/460 versatile single-chamber, TFDS-840/842 compact, TFDS-847 PLD, TFDS-4600 multi-chamber cluster, TFDS-4500 dedicated Josephson Junction (0.01° tilt), TFDS-5000/5500 cluster tools. DC / RF / Pulsed-DC / HiPIMS. Up to 8″ wafer.

SemiOpticsQuantumIndustrial

Thin film

E-beam evaporation (EVAP-X)

EVAP-4X / 6X / 8X for 4″ / 6″ / 8″ wafers. Telemark E-beam source + 861 controller. 6 kW, 0–10 kV. Up to 4 thermal sources for hybrid metal/dielectric stacks. Active substrate cooling for lift-off.

SemiMEMSOpticsMicroelectronics

Thin film

ALD — atomic layer deposition

ALD-330 Multifunction (Thermal + Plasma), ALD-340 Multi-chamber Thermal, ALD-350 for Powders. 4″–8″ wafers, 350 °C, 2–6 precursors. NV-diamond surface oxides, MEMS, solar cells, display panels.

QuantumSolarDisplayMEMS

Materials

Arc melting furnaces

AM-133 compact, AM-133C with vacuum suction casting (rod casting up to 30 g+), AM-133H with secondary pumping to 10⁻⁴ Torr. Up to 3400 °C. Buttons, densification, refractory alloys, nuclear & fuel research.

MaterialsNuclearAerospaceDefense

Crystal

Crystal growth systems

Bridgman, Czochralski, and Solid-Solution Method. For infrared, oxide materials, and lithium-battery research. Fully automated all-in-one PC/PLC, cleanroom-design, compact-to-scalable.

Materials researchIR opticsCrystal labs

Integrated

Integrated solutions & clusters

End-to-end labs — concept to working solution. Khalifa University Abu Dhabi (8 gloveboxes + 4 PVD + 1 ALD + 1 vacuum oven + ellipsometer + plasma cleaner, 2023). Multi-system clusters with centralised SCADA.

Full labProductionQuantumMaterials researchDefense

Leak / flow

VST leak-testing stations

LTS-100 Mini (small components) and LTS-200 Compact (medium devices). Built on the ATEQ F620 platform. 128 programs · IP67/IP68 · 0.1–5 bar · 1 Pa sensitivity · customised chambers per customer drawings.

AutomotiveMedicalElectronicsPackaging

Components

Vacuum components

Custom chambers, feedthroughs, valves, viewports, fittings. CF/KF/ISO standards. Manufactured to spec, shipped fast. For OEMs and labs building their own systems.

All vacuum users

Distribution

ATEQ leak testers

F620 · D620 · F28+ · F670LV · G620 · CDF7000 · TLC600 · WINATEQ 300 software. World #1 in leak testing since 1975 — 150,000+ testers installed across 5,000+ customers in 40+ countries. VST is Israeli distribution + integration partner.

AutomotiveMedicalAerospacePackaging

Distribution

J.A. Woollam ellipsometers

Spectroscopic ellipsometry for film thickness, optical constants, and stack analysis. Industry-reference instruments. M-2000 series. Applications support included.

Semi metrologyOpticsR&D

Distribution

Prevac HV/UHV systems

High and ultra-high vacuum systems for scientific and industrial use, from Prevac (Poland). Distributed by VST. Product catalog coming soon.

ResearchUHVSurface science

Built with top-tier components from MDC · Telemark · Meivac · Ferrotec · MKS · Edwards · Inficon · VAT · SVT

Process Development, Control & Data

Every system ships with NanoForge.

VST's in-house control and data platform — the recipe editor, live KPI dashboard, multi-year SQL Server historian, and tag-based architecture that runs on every TFDS, TCH, AM, ALD and Cluster system we deliver.

Recipe editor with PLC syncEdit recipes on screen, push to the PLC. Read back live state with one click. Unlimited recipes, full step-by-step history.
Live KPI dashboardDC & RF power, gas pressure, heat temperature, deposition rate, final thickness — live tiles refreshed in real time.
Multi-year SQL Server historianMonthly-partitioned database. Multi-year process traces at sub-second resolution. CSV export, image capture, time markers.
Per-tag metadata for audit-grade traceabilityEvery variable has units, ranges, addresses, deadbands. Regulated industries get the trail they need.
Tag-based architectureEvery process variable logged, exportable, addressable. PC + PLC + HMI in one cohesive stack.
Operator / User / Admin modesRole-based access, partitioned by responsibility. Unlimited users.

Full-lab build · Khalifa University Abu Dhabi Khalifa University Abu Dhabi — VST integrated lab installation

Full-lab solutions

An entire lab, engineered from concept to working solution.

When the brief is broader than a single tool, VST scopes, builds, and integrates the lab itself. Chained gloveboxes, PVD and ALD systems, vacuum ovens, ellipsometry, plasma cleaning — integrated, commissioned, and run from a single control stack.

Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi — delivered across 2023–2024.

8 gloveboxes

chained, inert atmosphere

4 PVD + 1 ALD

deposition systems

1 vacuum oven

integrated process oven

+ ellipsometer

plus plasma cleaner & ancillary tools

Trusted by · Since 1982

44 yrs

of vacuum systems shipped

9 lines

in-house, plus distributed analytics instruments

ISO 9001:2015

certified for design, manufacturing, installation & service

15+ yrs

average system lifetime, minimal maintenance

ISRO CNRS · MBraun · Univ. Montpellier

Israeli academic & research customers

Tel Aviv University Hebrew University Technion Bar-Ilan University Weizmann Institute Ben-Gurion University SNRC

Israeli commercial & government customers

IAI Rafael Elbit Systems ELTA Systems Medtronic GE Healthcare DCD SCD InZiv Shamir Optics Palbam Class

International customers

ISRO · India CNRS Montpellier · France UC Louvain · Belgium Warsaw ITE · Poland Vilnius University · Lithuania Khalifa University · UAE CPI · UK Stanford University · USA Sanmina · USA

Distribution partners

Al-Fahim · UAE Kemp Industries · USA Lubbe LLC · USA + intl ARGMAX · SA + Europe Precision Technologies · Singapore

What customers say

Recommended by the people who use the systems.

VST's product story is told best by the researchers who run the equipment every day. Selected quotes from recommendation letters on file — full letters available on request.

Buying from VST is an excellent choice — this company will provide you with a piece of great equipment for an attractive price.

Prof. Mark SchvartzmanMaterials Engineering, Ilse Katz Institute · Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Systems designed and supplied by VST have proved their value day-by-day through a continuous use with very low down-time.

Dr Shimon EliavManager, Unit for Nanofabrication · Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Highly impressed by the proficiency, commitment, and creativity of VST's engineers.

Prof. Shachar RichterMaterials Science & Engineering · Tel Aviv University — built a 10-glovebox lab with VST

Interactions with VST and its services have been prompt, positive, professional and extremely helpful.

Prof. Yoram SelzerChemical Physics · Tel Aviv University — uses TFDS-842 for quantum-transport research

Talk to engineering

Tell us what you're working on.

Send a brief on your process, target specs, and timeline. We'll come back with a recommended configuration, ballpark, and references from comparable installations.

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