Vacuum Technology

What Vacuum Technology does

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a privately held manufacturer of glove box systems and gas purification solutions, incorporated in the United States with a North American facility in Woburn, Massachusetts and a manufacturing presence in China. The company designs and builds sealed laboratory enclosures that maintain moisture and oxygen levels below 1 ppm, leveraging PLC-controlled purification, helium leak detection, and IoT-enabled remote monitoring. Its product portfolio spans three core glove box series (Super, Universal, Advanced) with configurable chamber dimensions, complemented by gas purification, solvent purification, vacuum components, and spare parts. Beyond standard catalog products, VTI delivers custom-engineered integrated systems — including lithium metal solid-state battery pilot lines, supercapacitor R&D and production lines, OLED/perovskite solar cell fabrication setups, and pharmaceutical containment environments — positioning the company as a solutions provider rather than a pure box assembler.

VTI sells exclusively through a quote-based enterprise field sales motion, with no public pricing. The commercial offering is anchored by a 3-year warranty, complimentary onsite installation, commissioning and training, 24-hour response support, and free remote lifetime technical guidance. Lead generation relies on a heavy trade show footprint at major scientific and battery industry conferences (ECS, MRS, APS, ACS, Battery Show) and a multilingual website available in 35+ languages. The customer base is horizontal and globally distributed, with named logos spanning top-tier research universities (MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley, Yale, Princeton, Purdue, Northwestern, Arizona State, and others), U.S. national laboratories (Oak Ridge, Lawrence Livermore, Idaho, NIST), the U.S. Navy, and industrial customers in batteries, semiconductors, OLEDs, and pharmaceuticals. A foundational strategic partnership with Mikrouna, a Chinese glove box pioneer with 25+ years of industry experience, supports technology and manufacturing depth.

VTI markets a 170+ engineering specialist headcount (spanning China and US operations) and 25+ years of collective glove box experience, though the firm is recorded as a small US entity of 11–50 employees. Manufacturing is performed in-house using CNC machining, laser cutting, robotic welding, helium leak detection, and 3D coordinate measurement. Certifications visible on the corporate site include ISO 9001, CE, and UL. The company is unlisted, has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Vacuum Technology

Legal name

Vacuum Technology Inc.

Website

https://vti-glovebox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) is a private US-based manufacturer of glove box systems and gas purification solutions, serving academic, government, and industrial customers with custom-engineered controlled-atmosphere enclosures for battery, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Controlled Atmosphere Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHANAD

Vacuum Pumps & Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Pumps & Compressors (Fluid & Gas Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAN

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHALAC

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment

Keywords

• Glove box systems
• Gas purification systems
• Controlled atmosphere enclosures
• Laboratory vacuum equipment
• Solvent purification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Glove Box Systems: Super Purified Glove Boxes in various configurations (Super, Universal, Advanced series) with different sizes and specifications for diverse laboratory needs
2. Gas Purification Systems: Purification systems for moisture and oxygen control maintaining levels below 1 ppm
3. Custom Solutions: Tailored glove box solutions and integrated systems for specific industry applications including lithium batteries, OLED, solar cells, and welding
4. Spare Parts & Accessories: Moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers, gloves, feedthroughs, purifier materials, filters, and other consumables
5. Services: Value-added services including installation, commissioning, training, repair, upgrade, moving, preventive maintenance, and ongoing technical support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) designs, manufactures, and services sealed glove box systems and gas/solvent purification equipment that create oxygen-free, moisture-controlled environments (below 1 ppm) for handling air-sensitive materials. The company sells standardized Super, Universal, and Advanced glove box series alongside custom-engineered integrated pilot lines for lithium battery R&D, OLED/solar manufacturing, supercapacitor production, 3D printing, welding, and pharmaceutical processing. Customers also purchase vacuum components, spare parts, and consumables, supported by onsite installation, commissioning, training, repair, upgrade, and lifetime remote technical guidance.

Product overview

Vacuum Technology Inc. (VTI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of glove box systems and purification solutions. The core product line includes Super, Universal, and Advanced glove box series with various chamber dimensions, complemented by Gas Purification Systems and Solvent Purification modules. The company provides extensive Custom Solutions for specialized applications including lithium battery R&D, OLED/solar cell manufacturing, 3D printing, welding, pharmaceutical processing, and special lighting. Additional offerings include Vacuum Components and a full range of Spare Parts & Options such as freezers, T-antechambers, and automatic dual antechamber doors. All products are manufactured in-house using advanced CNC machining, laser cutting, robotic welding, and helium leak detection equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glove Boxes (Super, Universal, Advanced series) Sealed laboratory enclosures that provide an oxygen-free, moisture-controlled environment for handling air-sensitive materials; available in Super, Universal, and Advanced series with various chamber dimensions and configurations for research institutions, national labs, and industrial manufacturers.
• Gas Purification Systems Gas purification systems that remove moisture and oxygen from the glove box atmosphere, maintaining purity levels below 1 ppm; includes renewable solvent traps and regenerable hydrofluoric acid absorbers.
• Solvent Purification Systems Systems for purifying solvents used in air-sensitive applications, integrated with the glove box environment to support physical chemistry, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials research.
• Custom-Engineered Glove Box Solutions Custom-engineered glove box solutions and integrated systems for specific industrial applications including lithium battery R&D, OLED/solar cell manufacturing, 3D printing, welding, pharmaceutical processing, and special lighting.
• Lithium Metal Solid-State Battery Pilot Line Complete pilot line for lithium metal solid-state battery manufacturing, including material weighing, vacuum stirring, coating, baking, rolling, electrode cutting, stacking, and vacuum sealing within contamination-controlled glove box environments.
• Supercapacitor R&D and Production Integrated System Integrated systems for supercapacitor R&D and production with PLC-controlled movable ovens (up to 200°C), automated transfer between chambers, and exclusive docking systems for contamination-controlled supercapacitor manufacturing.
• Vacuum Components Components for vacuum systems including O-ring flange windows, antechambers, and accessories for integration with glove box installations.
• Spare Parts and Options Replacement parts and optional upgrades including moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers, gloves, feedthroughs, purifier materials, freezers, T-antechambers, and automatic dual antechamber doors for VTI glove box systems.
• Installation, Commissioning, Training, and After-Sales Services Value-added professional services for glove box customers including onsite installation, commissioning, training, repair, upgrade, moving, preventive maintenance, and ongoing technical support with a 3-year warranty, 24-hour response, and free lifetime remote technical guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Moisture and oxygen levels below 1 ppm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MikrounacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for sharing expertise in glove box technology. Mikrouna is a pioneer with 25+ years of experience in glove box technology, and VTI leverages this partnership to enhance their industry leadership position.

Scale indicators4 records

Direct peers

• Jacomex: French manufacturer of glove boxes and integrated purification systems for nuclear, battery, and research applications. Comparable in product scope, EU/global distribution, and emphasis on custom-engineered enclosures.
• Innovative Technology: Manufacturer of sealed glove box enclosures and purification equipment serving academic, pharmaceutical, and nuclear markets. Overlaps directly with VTI's standard glove box product line and institutional customer base.
• Plas-Labs: US manufacturer of controlled-atmosphere glove boxes for pharmaceutical, forensic, and electronics applications. Directly comparable glove box hardware and institutional customer overlap.
• Coy Laboratory Products: US-based maker of anaerobic and controlled-atmosphere glove boxes for life sciences and material research. Comparable product format and academic/research customer base, with overlap in environmental control modules.
• Mikrouna: Chinese glove box pioneer with 25+ years of experience and VTI's strategic partner. Directly comparable product line and shared technology base make it both a partner and a competitor in overlapping accounts.
• Inert Corporation (now part of Inert Gas Systems): Specialty manufacturer of glove boxes and integrated inert gas systems for semiconductor, OLED, and pharmaceutical customers. Directly comparable on sealed enclosure engineering and gas purification modules.
• LC Technology Solutions: US-based manufacturer of glove boxes and integrated thin-film/battery deposition systems. Directly comparable on glove box hardware, purification performance, and the same battery/solar research customer base.
• Glove Box Technology (GBTI): UK-based specialist in glove box design and fabrication for nuclear, pharmaceutical, and OLED applications. Direct peer on custom-engineered sealed enclosures and purification systems targeting research institutions.
• MBraun (Inert Gas Atmosphere Systems): One of the global market leaders in glove box systems for battery, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical applications. Closely comparable to VTI in product (sealed enclosures with gas purification), target customers (research and industrial), and integrated purification modules.

Broad incumbents

• Terra Universal: Broader laboratory and cleanroom equipment manufacturer including glove boxes, laminar flow hoods, and modular cleanrooms. Comparable where VTI's enclosures intersect with Terra's contamination-control portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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