Testbourne
Testbourne is a UK-headquartered B2B supplier of high-purity scientific materials (sputtering targets, single crystals, powders, foils) and specialist vacuum and thin-film deposition instruments for R&D laboratories and industrial customers in electronics, optics, solar, medical, and coatings sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersBasingstoke, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Testbourne firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Testbourne
- Legal name
- Testbourne Ltd
- Website
- https://testbourne.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Testbourne is a UK-headquartered B2B supplier of high-purity scientific materials (sputtering targets, single crystals, powders, foils) and specialist vacuum and thin-film deposition instruments for R&D laboratories and industrial customers in electronics, optics, solar, medical, and coatings sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Testbourne industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Materials and Thin Film Deposition Supplies
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- PCB & Electronics Manufacturing Chemicals (Desmear, micro-etch, plating, fluxes) (IMAEAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wet Process Chemicals (Etchants/Cleaners/Strippers/SC-1/SC-2/BOE) (HDAHAGAF), Release Testing & Batch Certification (QC) (HLAGADAC)
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Where Testbourne is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Basingstoke
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Testbourne business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Scientific Materials Sales: Primary revenue from sale of high purity materials including sputtering targets, evaporation materials, inorganic powders, single crystals, electron beam gun crucibles, high purity metal sheets, foils, wires, and rods. Products sold in various formats and purities (99.5% to 99.9999%) to research and industrial customers.
- Instrument Sales: Revenue from distribution of scientific instruments including CeramTec vacuum components (feedthroughs, connectors, viewports), INFICON deposition controllers and monitors, RD Mathis evaporation sources, Sairem microwave/RF generators, and vacuum pump fluids/greases.
- Technical Services: Services including consultation on material selection, target bonding, chemical analysis, metal refining, and aftercare support provided to customers requiring specialized technical assistance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | B2B quotation-based pricing for scientific materials and instruments |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Testbourne product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Testbourne supplies high-purity scientific materials — including sputtering targets, evaporation materials, inorganic powders, single crystals, electron beam gun crucibles, and high-purity metal forms (sheets, foils, wires, rods) — together with distributed scientific instruments for thin film deposition and vacuum applications (Ceramaseal vacuum components, INFICON deposition controllers and monitors, RD Mathis evaporation sources, Sairem microwave/RF generators, and vacuum pump fluids). The company also offers supporting technical services: consultation, target bonding, chemical analysis, and metal refining/recycling. Products are sold direct-to-customer from UK and EU offices with a B2B e-commerce platform and account-based quotation model.
Product overview
Testbourne is a specialist supplier of high-purity scientific materials and precision instruments for thin film deposition and vacuum applications. The product portfolio centers on core material formats including Sputtering Targets (rotable/cylindrical and planar), Evaporation Materials, Inorganic Powders, Single Crystals (wafers, semiconductors, electro-optical, and laser crystals), Electron Beam Gun Crucibles, and High Purity Metal Forms (Sheets, Foils, Wires, Rods). This materials portfolio is complemented by distributed instrument brands: CeramTec's Ceramaseal line of feedthroughs, connectors, thermocouples, isolators, viewports, and pressure hardware for vacuum chambers; INFICON's deposition controllers, monitors, and quartz crystal sensors for thin film process control; RD Mathis resistance-heated evaporation sources; and Sairem's microwave and RF generators. Supporting services include consultation, target bonding, chemical analysis, and metal refining/recycling. The company operates with offices in the UK and Netherlands serving global R&D and industrial customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sputtering Targets High-quality sputtering targets including rotatable/cylindrical and planar formats in metals, alloys, and compound materials for thin film deposition. Standard round targets range from 1" to 20" diameter; rectangular targets exceed 2000mm. Purity levels range from 99.5% to 99.9999%. For thin film deposition applications in production and research.
- Evaporation Materials Materials for thermal evaporation processes used to deposit thin films on substrates. Includes metals, alloys, ceramics, cermets, and custom compounds selected for efficient evaporation and uniform film deposition. For thin film deposition research and production.
- Inorganic Powders Extensive selection of inorganic powders in various particle sizes ranging from larger mesh to low micron and nano powder. Includes metal oxides, metals, ceramics, and minerals for electronics, coatings, catalysts, and advanced materials applications.
- Single Crystals High-quality single crystals for advanced scientific and industrial applications including semiconductor wafers (Silicon, Germanium, Sapphire, SOI, InP, Ga2O3), epitaxial film substrates, high-temperature superconducting materials, electro-optical crystals, infrared crystals, laser crystals, and scintillation crystals.
- Electron Beam Gun Crucibles Crucibles and pre-formed evaporant material cones for electron beam evaporation thin film deposition. Available in various sizes (4cc, 7cc, 15cc) and materials, designed for high-temperature evaporation processes.
- High Purity Metal Sheets High purity metal sheets (99.9% or higher purity) supplied in various thicknesses. Custom-made to required sizes for industrial, research, and scientific applications in electronics, aerospace, medical, and energy sectors.
- High Purity Foils Ultra-thin high purity metal foils at purity levels of 99.9% or higher, ranging from micro-metre to sub-micro-metre thicknesses. Suitable for specialised applications including microelectronics.
- High Purity Wires High purity metal wires (99.9% or higher) supplied in various materials, diameters, and custom lengths. Used in electronics, aerospace, medical devices, research, and energy systems requiring superior electrical/thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
- High Purity Rods High purity metal rods (99.9% or higher) supplied in various diameters and lengths. Used in semiconductor fabrication, chemical vapour deposition, and high-precision engineering applications.
- Ceramaseal Vacuum Components (CeramTec) Hermetic ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs and connectors for high and ultra-high vacuum chambers. Line includes power feedthroughs (up to 100kV and 1000A), multipin connectors, coaxial connectors, thermocouples, isolators, viewports, and pressure feedthroughs. Distributed from CeramTec's Ceramaseal range.
- INFICON Thin Film Deposition Control Instruments QCM-based thin film deposition controllers, monitors, and quartz crystal sensors for rate and thickness measurement in sputtering and evaporation processes. Distributed INFICON product line including IC6, XTC3, SQC310, IQM233 controllers and SQM160, STM-2, IMM-series monitors.
- RD Mathis Evaporation Sources Vacuum evaporation sources by electrical resistance heating. Distributed RD Mathis range includes alumina coated sources, basket and heaters, boat sources, box sources, crucibles, filaments, micro-electronic sources, and chrome plated tungsten rods.
- Sairem Microwave and RF Generators Industrial microwave generators, solid-state microwave generators, radio frequency generators, and DC generators for thin film deposition and material processing. Distributed Sairem product portfolio.
- Vacuum Pump Fluids, Greases and Sealants Mechanical pump fluids, diffusion pump fluids, silicone fluids, and high vacuum greases and waxes for vacuum system maintenance.
- Technical Consultation Expert technical consultation for selecting appropriate materials and solutions for specific industry applications.
- Target Bonding Service Service for bonding sputtering targets to backing plates for enhanced performance and durability during deposition processes.
- Chemical Analysis Service Chemical analysis services for material characterization and quality verification.
- Metal Refining and Recycling Service Metal refining and recycling services including precious metal recovery from sputtering targets and materials.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40+ years serving the thin film materials industry with established supplier relationships
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Testbourne
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Testbourne technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Testbourne partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- CeramTeccoreCeramTec is a key instrument partner supplying Ceramaseal branded vacuum components including feedthroughs, multipin connectors, coaxial connectors, thermocouples, isolators, viewports, and pressure components for high and ultra-high vacuum applications. Testbourne distributes the full Ceramaseal product line.
- INFICONcoreINFICON is a major instrument partner providing thin film deposition control equipment including QCM controllers, deposition monitors, sensors, and quartz sensor crystals. Testbourne distributes the complete INFICON portfolio for deposition monitoring applications.
- RD MathiscoreRD Mathis supplies vacuum evaporation sources including alumina coated sources, basket and heaters, boat sources, box sources, crucibles, filaments, and micro-electronic sources for resistance heated evaporation processes.
- SairemcoreSairem provides industrial microwave and RF technology including microwave generators, solid-state microwave generators, radio frequency generators, and DC generators for plasma generation and material processing applications.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Testbourne competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Testbourne leadership team
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Testbourne subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Testbourne funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Testbourne M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Testbourne
What does Testbourne do?
Testbourne supplies high-purity scientific materials — including sputtering targets, evaporation materials, inorganic powders, single crystals, electron beam gun crucibles, and high-purity metal forms (sheets, foils, wires, rods) — together with distributed scientific instruments for thin film deposition and vacuum applications (Ceramaseal vacuum components, INFICON deposition controllers and monitors, RD Mathis evaporation sources, Sairem microwave/RF generators, and vacuum pump fluids). The company also offers supporting technical services: consultation, target bonding, chemical analysis, and metal refining/recycling. Products are sold direct-to-customer from UK and EU offices with a B2B e-commerce platform and account-based quotation model.
Is Testbourne a public or private company?
Testbourne is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Testbourne founded?
Testbourne was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Testbourne based?
Testbourne is headquartered in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Testbourne make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Scientific Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are instrument Sales and technical Services.
Does Testbourne have an API?
No public API is recorded for Testbourne.
What industry is Testbourne in?
Testbourne's product category is Scientific Materials and Thin Film Deposition Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAKAL, PCB & Electronics Manufacturing Chemicals (Desmear, micro-etch, plating, fluxes), with a secondary code of HDAHAGAF, Wet Process Chemicals (Etchants/Cleaners/Strippers/SC-1/SC-2/BOE). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 2800.