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5 Signs That Your Isolator May Be Depressed

Just because your isolator is unhappy does not mean they’re depressed. In fact, most isolators for vacuum chambers will be unhappy at certain times. Has your isolator for UHV recently experienced a major loss? For instance, did the vacuum chamber to which it was attached recently stop speaking to them? Knowing the

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Helium Leak Detectors for Vacuum Vessels

There are many theories as to how Alvin and the Chipmunks achieved their classic falsetto sound. Back in 1958, the trio of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore forever changed the course of pop music history: first with their hit “Witch Doctor,” and then, reaching for heights previously unimaginable, with their even

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MPF’s Summer Kick-Off BBQ

Previous Next      In honor of the start of Summer, (and a record breaking month at MPF) yesterday our employees were able to let their guard down and enjoy a great time.      Our afternoon consisted of amazing food (provided by Smoky Dreams Barbeque, as well as Christy’s famous mac

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Non-Magnetic Viewports from MPF

“I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.”                                                               

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MPF Celebrates 25 Years Producing Ceramic to Metal Products

Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary in Business!  Join us in celebrating MPF’s 25th anniversary producing ceramic-to-metal sealing technology for custom applications.  MPF began producing proprietary ceramic-to-metal sealing technology for the Aerospace Industry in the mid-1990’s, and since then has become the leading manufacturer of electrical feedthroughs, UHV vacuum viewports, coaxial and

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To Our Partners in the Scientific Community

During this period of national crisis, we want to address our friends, colleagues, and clients in the scientific community. While vast swathes of the country have been on “lock down” in response to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus, we are doing our part to prepare for the latter stages

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Artist rendering of a quantum computer

Quantum Computers (Vacuums not Included)

When Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov in chess in 1996, the world took notice. Far be it for us to tell you not to be impressed by computers that outperform humans. But what about a computer that could not only beat a human at chess, but rather solve the game

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How Strong Should Your Fused Silica Viewport Be?

Fused silica viewports are the gold standard in the manufacture of lenses and optics for the transmission of ultraviolet (UV) rays. Although fused silica is often employed as a synonym for fused quartz, the difference between the two is critical: the fused silica viewports that MPF offers are made from

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