Precision That Enables Discovery.
High-performance solutions for vacuum, power, and fluid control. Because your next high-impact paper depends on data that is beyond question.
The Frontier of Research
In the nanometric scale, there is no room for experimental noise. Whether at the Sirius (CNPEM) synchrotron or in advanced semiconductor labs, MKS instruments provide the beam stability and molecular control required for the most demanding physics applications
MKS Instruments is a global technology leader that provides foundational solutions for advanced manufacturing. Its technologies are critical for measuring, controlling, powering, and monitoring the parameters of complex processes in industries like semiconductor fabrication, life sciences, and specialty industrial applications.
MKS Instruments
MKS operates under a "Surround the Workpiece" strategy, providing every critical component needed to process a material, whether it is a silicon wafer, a biological sample, or a glass panel.
The semiconductor industry is MKS's largest market. Their products are used in nearly every step of wafer fabrication.
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Deposition & Etching: MKS Baratron® capacitance manometers and Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs) ensure that precise amounts of gases are delivered to vacuum chambers at exact pressures to create nanometer-thin layers on chips.
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Plasma Generation: Their RF and microwave generators create the plasma used to etch circuitry into silicon.
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Lithography & Inspection: High-precision lasers and vibration isolation tables (Newport) are used to keep the manufacturing environment perfectly still while printing tiny features on wafers.
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Laser Micro-machining: Through its ESI brand, MKS provides laser systems used to drill microscopic "vias" (holes) in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and high-density interconnects used in smartphones and AI servers.
Chemistry & Plating: Through Atotech, they provide the specialty chemicals and equipment needed to plate copper and other metals onto circuit boards, ensuring reliable electrical connections.
Bio-imaging & Diagnostics: MKS lasers and optics are used in advanced microscopy and diagnostic tools to visualize biological processes at the cellular level.
Medical Device Manufacturing: Lasers are used for the precision welding and cutting of medical stents and surgical tools.
Sterilization: Their ozone generators are used for pharmaceutical-grade water treatment and the sterilization of medical instruments.
Fundamental Physics: MKS vacuum gauges and power supplies are standard equipment in national laboratories and synchrotrons (such as the Sirius project in Brazil) for high-energy physics research.
Surveillance & Imaging: Ophir (an MKS brand) produces infrared (IR) thermal imaging lenses used in homeland security and defense surveillance systems.
Automotive: MKS technologies are used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and in the surface finishing of decorative automotive parts.
Glass Coating: Their vacuum systems are used to apply thin films to architectural glass (to control heat/light) and smartphone screens.
Why MKS Instruments
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The Global Standard in Deep Tech: Foundational technology trusted by the world’s leading synchrotrons, national laboratories, and advanced semiconductor fabs.
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Uncompromising Precision: Engineered for extreme accuracy in vacuum, gas flow, and power delivery—because in the nanometric scale, there is no room for experimental noise.
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"Surround the Workpiece" Architecture: A cohesive ecosystem of measurement, control, and photonics designed to master the most complex physical and chemical processes.
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Absolute Baseline Stability: Hardware built to eliminate measurement drift, ensuring your results endure the scrutiny of international peer-reviewed journals.
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From Fundamental Research to Fabrication: Highly adaptable solutions that scale seamlessly from academic single-bench experiments to high-yield industrial manufacturing lines.
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Unrivaled Local Authority via Ohmini: Backed by specialized in-country engineering, ensuring calibration traceability, minimal downtime, and strict compliance with research funding timelines.