Big Science projects can take many years to progress from an initial idea to technical design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation. During that journey, requirements develop, technologies evolve and new technical challenges emerge.
That long-term perspective fits the way we work.
A vacuum partner throughout the project lifecycle
For decades, Pfeiffer has worked alongside scientists, engineers, research institutes and technology partners on demanding vacuum applications. Our expertise extends far beyond individual products.From an initial vacuum concept or calculation to technology selection, system design, integration, commissioning, maintenance and future upgrades, our specialists can support projects throughout their lifecycle.
Because in Big Science, the first question is rarely the last.
Gas loads, conductance, outgassing, cleanliness, vibration, radiation exposure, measurement accuracy and complex system interfaces can all determine whether a vacuum solution performs as required. Our application specialists work closely with project teams to understand these challenges and develop solutions around the research.
No vacuum challenge is too complex to discuss.
More vacuum expertise within one group
At BSBF2026, Pfeiffer will be joined by Busch Vacuum Solutions as part of Busch Group, bringing together complementary technologies and expertise.Pfeiffer’s established experience in research, analytics, high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum is complemented by Busch expertise in rough and medium vacuum, engineered systems and service. Together, the two brands offer a broad technology portfolio covering vacuum generation, measurement, analysis, leak detection and system engineering — from rough vacuum to extremely high vacuum (XHV).
This broader expertise enables our teams to look beyond individual components and help develop the vacuum architecture that best fits an experiment, instrument or research facility.
Vacuum engineered around your research
Our technologies and expertise support applications including particle accelerators and high-energy physics, fusion and plasma research, space simulation and cryogenics, photonics and materials science, semiconductor and quantum research, analytical instrumentation and scientific OEMs.Whether you are working on an established Big Science infrastructure, developing the next generation of scientific equipment or still exploring the feasibility of a new concept, our specialists are ready to discuss the challenge with you.
Meet Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions and Busch Vacuum Solutions at Busch Group Booth A020 during BSBF2026 in Maastricht.
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