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Edwards turbo charges its


pumps A new series of pumps, suited for use in the MOCVD growth of compound semiconductors, offers approximately 40 percent more throughput and almost 90 percent higher maximum flow than previous versions


Edwards Limited has unveiled the STP-iXR1606 series of magnetically-levitated turbo-molecular pumps (TMP) with a fully-integrated onboard controller.


Edwards’ new pump features a fully-integrated controller that eliminates the connection cable and rack conventionally required with a non-integrated controller. This helps reduce footprint , installation time and cost. What’s more, the onboard controller incorporates a small power supply, which compared to existing products, delivers approximately 32 percent reduction in energy consumption at high gas flows.


“Our new STP-iXR1606 extends the already high performance of our industry-leading turbo-molecular pumps,” says Masahide Tanaka, STP product manager, Edwards. “It matches the peak pumping speed of our highest performing pump in the 8-inch TMP class, but with significant improvements in throughput performance and maximum allowable gas flow. As with all of our magnetically-levitated TMPs, it requires no maintenance. The STP-iXR1606 series provides our customers with an all- in-one TMP solution for all their applications, with reduced footprint, simplified installation and reduced energy costs.”


The STP-iXR1606 series, available now, delivers high reliability in dirty environments with equivalent IP54 protection against dust and humidity. The pumps have I/O remote, RS232C, RS485 and STP-link standard communication ports, with Profibus and DeviceNet available as options.


Oxford Instruments promotes Dan Ayres to Managing Director


The promotion aims to ensure that the firm aligns more effectively with its customers and the provision of high technology products and services geared to their specific requirements


Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology has appointed Dan Ayres to Managing Director with immediate effect.


Dan Ayres, Managing Director, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology


Edwards’ STP-iXR1606 TMP pumps


The revolutionary new rotary design delivers approximately 40 percent improvement in throughput at high gas flow rates and an increase of nearly 90 percent in maximum gas flow, compared to existing products.


Ayres previously held the position of General Manager at the company, and prior to this was Operations Director. With over 10 years experience within the Oxford Instruments Group, Ayres has held roles in the fields of Operations, Product Management and Project Management.


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