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Website Improvements
As you may have noticed, we are working on improving our website. It is a long term project, but some new features had been already published: Accessibility ToolsBy clicking on the Accessibility Tool’s icon on the top left, you can choose from some helpful...
UHV Bakeout Facility
Torr Scientific have an in-house dedicated UHV bakeout facility, which allows us to offer a bakeout and helium leak-test service to customers. A residual gas analyser (RGA) scan can be included as part of the package. Our oil-free dedicated UHV bakeout facility is...
Pier to Pier Walk
Torr Staff will be completing a charity pier to pier walk in April in memory of Wendy Bryan, partner of Commercial Director Mel Thomas and a great friend of Torr for many years. Wendy had a great passion for animals, so the money raised will go to the Raystede Centre...
Eggs
Aside from the rather gruesome events described by the New Testament, Easter is more commonly associated with happy concepts: the approach of spring, fluffy bunnies, pancakes and, of course, Easter eggs. For this article, we’re going to stay well away from...
New ‘Green’ Packaging
Following the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference and the numerous changes in climate that we’ve witnessed over the past years, we have decided to minimise our impact on the planet as much as we possibly can. At first glance, cardboard boxes might appear...
New Magnetron Sputtering System
New magnetron sputtering system on order for Torr to improve both coating capacity and productivity To keep up with increasing demand for custom coatings, Torr Scientific have recently ordered a new magnetron sputter system to increase our internal capacity. This...
Merry Christmas from Torr!
The staff of Torr Scientific would like to thank you for your support and custom during the whole year and are looking forward to working with you in 2022! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a successful, Happy New Year! Please note that our office is closed from...
New Faces at Torr
Adam began his journey with Torr in March 2015 when he joined the team as an apprentice engineer. During this time Adam worked in the cleanroom learning about thin film coatings. He gained a vast understanding of thin film coatings and the systems used at Torr. Sadly,...
Cheers!
As you sup on your beverage of choice this Christmas, be aware that there is ongoing earnest scientific research into getting those bubbles just right, whether it’s the maintenance of fizz (“fizzics”) or the perfect explosive uncorking. Not only are the scientists...
Distributor Spotlight – HISTERESIS
HISTERESIS is one of the most established partners in the Romanian vacuum market, with more than 14 years of experience in the field and solid partnerships spanning the scientific research and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 2007 and commenced...
UK Quantum Exhibition
On the 5th of November, representatives from Torr Scientific manned our exhibition stand at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2021 at the Business Design Centre in London. There were many Torr products on display on our stand together with information on...
Max Planck Re-entrant Windows
Torr recently designed, manufactured, tested and supplied four special 1700mm long re-entrant viewports to the Max-Planck Institute. These are being installed on the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator in Greifswald Germany as part of an ongoing system upgrade. Wendelstein...