Company profile
Scientific Vacuum Systems
Berkshire manufacturer of physical vapour deposition equipment, including sputtering, electron-beam evaporation and ion beam milling systems used in semiconductor and thin-film device production.
Company overview
Scientific Vacuum Systems (SVS) is a Berkshire-based manufacturer of Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) equipment, established in 1990. The company specialises in producing systems for sputtering, electron beam evaporation, and ion beam milling. These tools are used in the production of thin-film devices, a process relevant to the semiconductor industry and other advanced technology sectors. SVS supplies its systems, which range from simple evaporators to fully automatic production sputter coaters, to a global customer base. The company states a commitment to investing in research to develop new sputtering and evaporation techniques for commercial-scale applications. Based in Finchampstead, Scientific Vacuum Systems is part of the SDI Group plc, according to the existing company record. It provides worldwide support for its products.
Semiconductor activity
Primary capability: Vacuum / Process Equipment. Supply-chain role: Equipment Manufacturing, Research & Development.
Technologies and capabilities
- Silicon
- Advanced Packaging
- Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD)
- Sputtering
- Electron Beam Evaporation
- Ion Beam Milling
- Ion Beam Sputtering
Sputtering Systems; Ion Beam Milling Systems; Electron Beam Evaporation Systems; Bespoke Vacuum Systems; Vacuum Components
Markets served
- Semiconductors
- Thin Film Devices
UK presence
Finchampstead, Berkshire. Part of the Thames Valley cluster.
Sources and verification
Last verified: 2026-09-29