Vacom

What Vacom does

Vacom (legal entity: VACOM GmbH) is a German manufacturer of precision vacuum technology components and measurement systems, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Halle an der Saale. The company’s portfolio spans three tiers: standardized catalog components sold through a login-gated e-commerce shop, configurable components specified via an online product configurator, and engineered special components built to customer specification. Its branded measurement products include the CASSINI® vacuum sensor line for total pressure measurement and the NOVION® multi-function vacuum meter for residual gas analysis, alongside the AluVaC® aluminum vacuum chamber range. Backed by 5,000 m² of mechanical production space, 1,960 m² of cleanroom capacity, and over 300 employees, Vacom serves demanding high-end applications that require ultra-clean vacuum conditions.

The company’s go-to-market combines self-serve digital channels (web shop, product configurator, quick-order form, VACOM NOW rapid-delivery program with a 10% first-order discount) with regional enterprise field sales through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany (VACOM GmbH), Belgium (VACOM bv, covering Benelux, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain), and the United States (VACOM LLC, covering Canada, Mexico and the US). Customer segments are organized by use case across aerospace, particle accelerators, coating systems, R&D, analysis technology, semiconductor industry, plasma physics and nuclear fusion, quantum technology, and life sciences and medicine. Named reference customers include CERN, ESA (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer / JUICE mission), HENSOLDT, ZEISS, TU München, and the WENDELSTEIN 7-X stellarator fusion program.

Vacom is a privately held company with no parent, no public listing, no recorded funding rounds, and no disclosed acquisitions or divestitures. Revenue is not publicly reported, and pricing for both catalog and custom components is gated behind a customer login. The proprietary trademarks CASSINI®, NOVION®, AluVaC® and VACOM NOW are registered. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or integration partnerships are disclosed, and the company’s competitive positioning rests on precision manufacturing, proprietary measurement instruments, cleanroom-enabled component cleaning, and 30+ years of accumulated application engineering expertise rather than software or data assets.

Name

Vacom

Legal name

VACOM GmbH

Website

https://vacom-shop.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vacom is a German manufacturer of precision vacuum components and measurement systems (CASSINI®, NOVION®, AluVaC®) serving aerospace, semiconductor, fusion, quantum, and life sciences customers via e-commerce and regional field sales across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Components and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH)

Keywords

• Vacuum components
• Vacuum measurement
• Ultra-high vacuum
• Vacuum chambers
• Residual gas analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Halle An Der Saale

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Vacuum Components: Quick-delivery, stocked, and cleaned vacuum components sold through e-commerce web shop
2. Custom/Configurable Components: Custom-designed and manufactured vacuum components built to customer specifications through product configurator
3. Component Cleaning Services: Cleaning services for vacuum components to achieve required surface cleanliness standards, packaged in moisture-resistant cleanroom-compatible materials
4. Vacuum Measurement Equipment: Vacuum sensors and gauges including CASSINI® series and NOVION® multi-function meters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VACOM designs, manufactures, and sells precision vacuum technology components and measurement instruments for research and industrial applications. The portfolio spans standard catalog components sold via e-commerce, configurable components built to customer specifications via an online configurator, and custom-engineered vacuum chambers and assemblies. Proprietary measurement products include the CASSINI® vacuum sensor line and the NOVION® multi-function residual gas analysis meter, supported by precision cleaning services and cleanroom-compatible packaging.

Product overview

VACOM offers precision vacuum technology solutions for research and industry applications. The product portfolio centers on the CASSINI® vacuum sensor product line (including CVS-3 and CVS-4 variants, connection cables, adjustment pins, baffle kits, and power supplies), the NOVION® multifunction vacuum meter for residual gas analysis, and standardized/configurable/specialty vacuum components. Services include the VACOM NOW quick-delivery program, an online product configurator, and fast-order processing. The company serves demanding high-end applications including aerospace, accelerators, coating systems, research & development, analysis technology, semiconductor industry, plasma physics & nuclear fusion, quantum technology, and life sciences & medicine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CASSINI: Modern vacuum measurement technology providing precise results and intuitive operation for daily work
• NOVION
• VACOM NOW
• AluVaC

Products and services

• CASSINI® Vacuum Sensor Modern vacuum measurement sensor providing precise total pressure readings with intuitive operation; intended for daily vacuum monitoring tasks in research and industrial vacuum systems.
• NOVION® Multi-function Vacuum Meter Innovative multifunction vacuum gauge that combines traditionally complex measurement procedures in a compact design for residual gas analysis; targeted at advanced vacuum diagnostics applications.
• Standard Vacuum Components (Standardbauteile) Catalog of highest-quality and precision vacuum components available quickly through the VACOM e-commerce shop with login-based pricing and live availability queries.
• Configurable Vacuum Components (Konfigurierbare Bauteile) Vacuum components that customers can configure in minutes via the online product configurator accessible through their VACOM customer account.
• Special Custom Components (Sonderbauteile) Custom-designed and manufactured vacuum components and chambers constructed to individual customer requirements, ranging from single parts to complex vacuum chambers.
• AluVaC® Aluminum Vacuum Chamber Trademarked aluminum vacuum chamber for research and analysis applications such as spectroscopy and analysis technology.
• VACOM NOW Rapid Delivery Program Service program offering quick delivery of stocked and pre-cleaned vacuum components at a 10% discount on the first order using the VACOMNOW coupon code.
• Online Product Configurator Online self-service tool that lets customers configure custom vacuum components through their VACOM customer account, with quote-based pricing.
• Quick Order Form (Schnellbestellformular) Digital self-service ordering channel for customers who already know exactly which products they need, enabling rapid checkout.
• Precision Component Cleaning Services Cleaning of vacuum components to customer-defined surface cleanliness requirements using VACOM Purity Classes, performed in cleanroom facilities with cleanroom-compatible, moisture-resistant packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 m² mechanical production facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edwards Vacuum (Atlas Copco): UK-origin vacuum brand (Atlas Copco) specializing in vacuum pumps, abatement, and components for semiconductor, research, and industrial users. Direct competitor to VACOM in standardized vacuum components and customer overlap in research and semiconductor.
• Kurt J. Lesker Company: US-based supplier of vacuum components, chambers, and thin-film deposition materials to research and industry. Closely comparable to VACOM in e-commerce-driven vacuum component distribution, configurable/custom chambers, and academic/research customer base.
• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German-headquartered global leader in vacuum technology, supplying vacuum pumps, components, and measurement instruments to research, semiconductor, and industrial customers. Most direct large-scale peer to VACOM given shared German roots, identical vacuum component/measurement offering, and overlapping customer base in research and industry.
• INFICON: Swiss-listed manufacturer of vacuum instrumentation, leak detectors, and gas analysis equipment. Comparable to VACOM in vacuum measurement instrumentation (analogous to VACOM's CASSINI® and NOVION® product lines) and shared end markets including semiconductor and research.
• VAT Group: Swiss manufacturer of high-end vacuum valves, chamber solutions, and components primarily for semiconductor and industrial vacuum applications. Comparable to VACOM in high-purity, high-end vacuum component manufacturing and in serving semiconductor OEMs.
• MDC Vacuum Products (now part of Atlas Copco): Manufacturer of vacuum components, fittings, chambers, and custom fabrications for research, semiconductor, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to VACOM in standardized vacuum hardware, custom chambers, and online catalog sales motion.
• Hositrad Vacuum Components: Netherlands-based vacuum components manufacturer and distributor serving research, semiconductor, and industrial markets across Europe. Comparable to VACOM in European distribution focus, vacuum component portfolio, and overlap with research and coating-system customers.
• Leybold (Atlas Copco): Heritage vacuum brand (now part of Atlas Copco) supplying vacuum pumps, components, and leak detection across research, semiconductor, and industrial markets. Comparable to VACOM in core vacuum componentry, with a broader global service footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies (Vacuum / Mass Spectrometry division): Global analytical instrument major with vacuum and mass spectrometry product lines serving research and life-science customers. Overlaps with VACOM's measurement and analysis technology focus but at far broader scale and scope.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Japanese-headquartered analytical and measurement instrument major with vacuum-relevant residual gas analyzers and mass spectrometers serving research and industrial customers. Overlaps with VACOM's NOVION® residual gas analysis offering but as part of a much broader analytical instrument portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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