Industry Testimonials
“Demand for products made using vacuum-enhanced processes is growing +10% per year. Applications including semiconductors, solid-state lighting, and space simulation continue to apply pressure on manufacturers, like the Lesker Company, who are capacity-limited because of the deficit in our vacuum-skilled workforce. The availability of modern, interactive teaching materials will help streamline the process to build a capable labor supply to meet growing demands and maintain our country’s competitive advantage in vacuum technology.”
J.R. Gaines, Technical Director of Education, The Kurt J. Lesker Company
“The importance of vacuum science as general industrial skill set cannot be overstated. A program that trains future technicians, engineers, and scientists on this vital subject provides a solid career foundation with ample room for growth. Vacuum technology is widely deployed in many critical areas – such as medical, analytical metrology, reliability, food sciences, semiconductors, and optics, to name a few. As the technical needs in different professions grow, so will the application of vacuum science.”
Jeff Salzmann, Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Materials Technology Group
This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2000454. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this e-book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
