[labnetwork] [EXTERNAL] Re: Experience with Angstrom E-Beam Evaporators?

[Motlagh, Bahar]

Gabe,

I wanted to mention that I have personally worked with three E-beam evaporators and sputtering machines: KJL, AJA, and Angstrom. In my experience, the Angstrom machine stands out for its user-friendly design, ease of use, and higher level of automation.

Best,
Bahar


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Bahar Motlagh, Ph.D.

Director, Nanofabrication Facility

Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute (BioNIUM)

University of Miami

1951 NW 7th Ave, Suite 460

Miami, FL 33136

Phone: 305-243-0404





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Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Gabe,


You might want to consider Ferrotec (they own Temescal now) as well. We have been running the TLAB (a small batch evaporator suitable for a teaching cleanroom) for a year now with no problems. Happy to chat if you need more information.


Prashant


On 10/20/2025 10:57 AM, Gabriel Catalano wrote:
Hello All,

We are in the process of procuring a new E-Beam evaporator and considering options from Kurt J. Lesker, AJA Internation, and Angstrom Engineering; the pricing between all three vendors is comparable. We have lots experience using and maintaining KJL and AJA systems, but do not have much exposure to Angstrom Engineering's systems. We are curious for other nanolabs experience with these tools, particularly from a maintenance prospective. We plan to use this tool for both metal and oxide depositions. Any feedback or thoughts on Angstrom's E-beam systems is very much appreciated!

Kind Regards,
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Gabe Catalano
Lab Operations
Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF)
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