VACOM Vacuum Components & Measurement Technology

What VACOM Vacuum Components & Measurement Technology does

VACOM Vacuum Components & Measurement Technology (legal entity: VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH) is a German family-owned supplier of vacuum components and measurement technology serving customers across the full vacuum pressure range, from fine vacuum to extreme high vacuum (XHV). Founded in 1992 in Jena by physicist Dr. Ute Bergner and now led by managing partner Jens Bergner, the company is headquartered in Großlöbichau, Thuringia, and operates five locations across Germany (Jena, Großlöbichau), Belgium (Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor), and the United States (North Fort Myers, FL; Lewistown, MT). It supplies research institutes and industrial OEMs in particle physics, nuclear fusion, aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, coating systems, analytical instruments, quantum technology, and life sciences, with named reference customers including CERN, HENSOLDT, ZEISS, and Max Planck Institute facilities.

The company's offering is organized around three pillars. First, a broad catalog of standard vacuum components — KF, ISO, CF, and Quick-CF flanges and fittings, electrical and fiber optic feedthroughs, vacuum valves (angle, inline, gate, all-metal), viewports, fasteners, traps, and filters — available through a self-service e-commerce shop and quick-order digital processes. Second, a proprietary measurement and pumping portfolio anchored by the registered trademarks NOVION® (multifunction residual gas gauge combining mass spectrometry, helium leak detection, and total pressure measurement, Innovationspreis Thüringen 2020), CASSINI® (miniaturized vacuum sensor, Thüringer Innovationspreis 2025), MERKURION® (ion getter pumps in Basic and Pro variants), and AluVaC® aluminum vacuum chambers for UHV applications. Third, integrated services including the cleanFAB® cleaning process with certified Purity and Vacuum Classes, component testing and certification, consulting, and training, performed across 5,000 sqm of mechanical production and over 2,000 sqm of cleanroom capacity. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2021, REACH/RoHS, CMRT/EMRT, and Supply Chain Due Diligence compliance.

VACOM generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of standard and configured vacuum components via its e-commerce channel and direct field sales, supplemented by professional services revenue from component cleaning, testing, certification, and training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed (login-gated) and includes a 10% first-order discount under the VACOM NOW rapid-delivery program. The go-to-market combines self-service digital commerce for mid-market and repeat buyers with regional enterprise sales offices in Germany, Belgium, and the USA, plus active participation in major industry conferences (AVS, BESSY@HZB, Bay Area Light Sources). Ownership is concentrated within the Bergner family; the company has grown organically from a 2-employee trading operation to over 300 (career page states "über 400") employees without disclosed external funding.

Name

VACOM Vacuum Components & Measurement Technology

Legal name

VACOM Vakuum Komponenten & Messtechnik GmbH

Website

https://vacom.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VACOM is a German family-owned supplier of precision vacuum components, measurement instruments, and certified cleaning services for applications from fine vacuum to extreme high vacuum. It serves research institutes and industrial customers in particle physics, fusion, aerospace, semiconductor, coating, and quantum technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Components and Measurement Technology

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum components
• Vacuum measurement instruments
• Ultra-high vacuum technology
• Ion getter pumps
• Vacuum chamber manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saal An Der Saale

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Vacuum Components & Standard Products: Sale of standard vacuum components including KF, ISO, CF, and Quick-CF flanges, electrical and fiber optic feedthroughs, vacuum valves, viewports, ion getter pumps, vacuum measurement instruments, fasteners, traps and filters. Products are available through the online shop and are pre-cleaned.
2. Configurable & Custom Vacuum Components: Custom-designed and manufactured vacuum components according to individual customer requirements. The company offers online product configurator and special component design services for bespoke solutions.
3. Component Cleaning Services: Industrial cleaning services for vacuum components with certified cleanliness levels using Purity Classes. Includes fine, ultra-fine and dry cleaning facilities in over 2,000 sqm of cleanroom space.
4. Testing, Certification & Consulting: Testing and certification services including leak testing, material analysis, and compliance documentation. Consulting and training services for vacuum technology applications and processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VACOM designs, manufactures, and sells precision vacuum components (flanges, feedthroughs, valves, viewports, fasteners, traps, filters) and vacuum measurement instruments (CASSINI® vacuum sensors, NOVION® multifunction gauges, MERKURION® ion getter pumps) for industrial and research applications ranging from fine vacuum to extreme high vacuum (XHV). The company integrates mechanical production, precision measurement technology, and component cleaning in certified cleanrooms exceeding 2,000 sqm under a single value chain, also offering cleaning, testing, certification, and consulting services for vacuum technology applications.

Product overview

VACOM Vacuum Components & Measurement Technology is a multi-product portfolio company offering precision vacuum components, measurement instruments, and associated services. The offering is organized around three pillars: (1) Standard and configurable components — including KF, ISO, CF, and Quick-CF standard components, electrical feedthroughs (multipin, coaxial, triaxial, high-voltage), fiber optic feedthroughs (singlemode/multimode), vacuum valves, viewports, fasteners, traps & filters, and miscellaneous mechanical components; (2) Measurement instruments — anchored by the CASSINI® vacuum sensor (total pressure measurement) and the NOVION® multifunction vacuum gauge combining mass spectrometry, helium detection, and pressure measurement; and (3) Ion getter pumps under the MERKURION® brand (Basic and Pro variants). The portfolio also includes proprietary aluminium vacuum chambers (AluVaC®), a cleanFAB® cleaning process with defined Purity Classes and Vacuum Classes, and a suite of digital services (VACOM NOW rapid delivery, Product Configurator, Quick Order Process, Digital Quotation Process). Services cover cleaning/qualification, consulting/training, examination/certification, and special vacuum testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVION®: Multifunction vacuum meter for residual gas analysis combining mass spectrometry, helium detection, and pressure measurement in one device. Winner of the Thuringia Innovation Prize 2020.
• CASSINI®
• MERKURION®
• AluVaC®
• VACOM NOW
• VACOM cleanFAB®
• PIKES GmbH

Products and services

• CASSINI® Vacuum Sensor Miniaturized vacuum sensor for total pressure measurement providing precise results with intuitive operation. Available in CVS-3 and CVS-4 variants with accessories including connection cables, adjustment pins, baffle kits, and power supplies. Targeted at research and industrial vacuum monitoring applications.
• NOVION® Multifunction Vacuum Gauge Innovative multifunction vacuum gauge that combines traditionally complex measurement methods—mass spectrometry, helium detection, and total pressure measurement—in a compact device for residual gas analysis. Winner of the Innovationspreis Thüringen 2020.
• MERKURION® Ion Getter Pumps Ion getter pump series available in Basic and Pro variants offering improved performance and extended service life for achieving the lowest possible vacuum pressures at minimal cost. Includes controllers and cables.
• Standard Vacuum Components (KF, ISO, CF, Quick-CF) Standard vacuum components in KF (DIN 28403/ISO 2861), ISO (ISO-K/ISO-F per DIN 28404/ISO 1609), CF (ISO 3669), and Quick-CF series. Cover vacuum ranges from rough to extreme ultra-high vacuum (XHV); available in stainless steel, aluminium, and other materials.
• Electrical Feedthroughs Multipin, coaxial, triaxial, and high-voltage/power feedthroughs for passing electrical signals through vacuum barriers. Designed for vacuum-compatible signal and power transmission.
• Fiber Optic Feedthroughs Singlemode and multimode fiber optic feedthroughs for optical signal transmission through vacuum chambers, with related accessories.
• Vacuum Valves Angle valves, inline valves, gate valves, and all-metal valves for vacuum system isolation and control.
• Viewports Standard KF/ISO and CF viewports, fused silica viewports for optical applications, and UV/IR extended-range viewports.
• Vacuum Fasteners Vacuum screws, socket set screws, and vacuum screw accessories designed for vacuum-compatible applications.
• Traps and Filters Adsorption traps, filter elements for adsorption traps, and oil mist filters for protecting vacuum systems.
• Miscellaneous Vacuum Components Edge-welded bellows and mechanical transfer components for specialized vacuum applications.
• AluVaC® Aluminum Vacuum Chambers Aluminum vacuum chambers and components developed by VACOM for applications requiring lightweight yet robust construction, with documented outgassing behaviour and thermal stability for UHV applications.
• Extended Services (Cleaning, Qualification, Assembly, Packaging) Professional cleaning, qualification, assembly, and packaging of vacuum components using certified Purity Classes, covering the full value chain from a single source. Operates in over 2,000 sqm of cleanroom space.
• Consulting and Training 30 years of vacuum technology expertise shared through consulting and training services for vacuum physics, applications, and processes.
• Examination and Certification Testing and documentation services for dimensions, materials, and properties of vacuum components, including leak testing and material analysis.
• Special Vacuum Service Performance testing services for vacuum systems to verify and ensure system performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,000 sqm cleanroom capacity for component cleaning operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FC Carl Zeiss JenaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2021VACOM signed a sponsorship agreement with the FC Carl Zeiss Jena women's Bundesliga team, with Jens Bergner presenting the VACOM logo jersey to head coach Anne Pochert and player Luca-Emily Birkholz in August 2021.
• viastore SYSTEMScoreTechnology or IntegrationVACOM partnered with viastore SYSTEMS to build its Smart Factory (Smart Factory video) according to Industry 4.0 standards. The collaboration integrates high-performance intralogistics connecting manufacturing and cleaning operations with real-time parts tracking.
• Gallatin College / Montana State University (MSU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVACOM welcomed a delegation from Gallatin College of Montana State University to its headquarters in Großlöbichau in May 2025, representing an educational partnership to foster collaboration between the US and German operations.
• Duale Hochschule Gera-EisennachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVACOM offers dual study programs in partnership with Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisennach, providing students with combined academic studies and practical work experience. Study programs include IT/SAP - Wirtschaftsinformatik (B.Sc.), Technisches Management (B.Eng.), and Produktionstechnik (B.Eng.).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pfeiffer Vacuum: One of the world's leading manufacturers of vacuum pumps, leak detectors, and vacuum components across a similar pressure range (rough to UHV/XHV). Closest direct competitor on standard vacuum hardware as well as proprietary gauges and pumps that overlap with VACOM's NOVION®, CASSINI®, and MERKURION® lines.
• Nor-Cal Products: US-based manufacturer of standard and custom vacuum components including flanges, viewports, feedthroughs, and chambers. Closely comparable component portfolio and customized-vacuum-chamber capability to AluVaC®.
• VAT Group: Specialist in vacuum valves, gate valves, and related components for semiconductor and high-vacuum process applications. Direct competitor on the vacuum valve and isolation segment that VACOM includes in its standard component portfolio.
• Edwards Vacuum: Vacuum technology specialist focused on semiconductor, R&D, and process industry customers. Overlaps with VACOM on components, pumps, and measurement instrumentation for high-vacuum and UHV applications.
• Kurt J. Lesker Company: Global supplier of vacuum components, hardware, and thin-film deposition materials serving academic and industrial R&D. Direct overlap on KF/ISO/CF flanges, viewports, feedthroughs, and vacuum hardware sold through an e-commerce catalog similar to VACOM's.
• Huntington Mechanical Laboratories: Vacuum component manufacturer offering flanges, fittings, valves, and motion/transfer components for high-vacuum systems. Direct catalog-level competitor in the standard-component space.
• MDC Vacuum Products: Manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components, fittings, valves, and chambers for high-vacuum systems. Direct competitor on the standard-component catalog model, including KF/ISO/CF hardware.
• Leybold (part of Atlas Copco): Vacuum pumps, systems, and components supplier serving scientific research, semiconductor, and industrial customers with comparable UHV/XHV component offerings. Competitor on standard flanges, valves, and feedthroughs as well as ion getter pumps and gauges.

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments: Diversified vacuum, photonics, and electronic instrumentation supplier with vacuum gauges, control electronics, and components across pressure ranges. Comparable to VACOM in measurement technology but operates at much larger scale and breadth.
• Agilent Technologies (Vacuum Products Division): Large analytical-instrument conglomerate with a vacuum products division covering leak detectors, gauges, and components. Overlaps with VACOM on vacuum measurement (gauge product lines parallel to NOVION®/CASSINI®) but as part of a much broader instrumentation portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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