Kurt J. Lesker
The Kurt J. Lesker is a globally recognized leader in vacuum technology solutions, catering to industries and research institutions focused on thin-film deposition, vacuum systems, and nanotechnology. Kurt J. Lesker Company has grown into a premier supplier of physical vapor deposition (PVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and advanced vacuum equipment and components.
With a strong presence in semiconductors, optics, aerospace, and quantum technologies, Kurt J. Lesker provides custom-engineered vacuum systems, precision deposition tools, and high-purity materials. The company is known for its cutting-edge ALD/PVD deposition tools, supporting research and production in fields like MEMS, photonics, and advanced materials.
Kurt J. Lesker ’s commitment to innovation, quality, and technical support makes it a key industry partner for scientists and engineers developing next-generation thin-film and nanotechnology solutions.
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IMS, Georgia Tech
The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS), an Interdisciplinary Research Institute at Georgia Tech, solves societal, technological, and scientific challenges by integrating knowledge, methods, and expertise across disciplines:
- Fundamental science to comprehend and control matter from the nanoscale to the mesoscale.
- The synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials to achieve desired properties.
- The design and fabrication of novel devices and components with enhanced capabilities.
- The integration of materials, devices, and components into larger systems.
- Computing, modeling, simulation, and big data to advance progress at all length scales.
- Integration of economic, business, and social factors to ensure sustainable and equitable benefits in all stages of research, from conceptualization to impact.
IMS enables interdisciplinary research in areas including:
- Microelectronic technologies that efficiently sense, process, store, and communicate information while addressing issues related to security, privacy, and inequality.
- Built environment technologies for sectors such as automotive, infrastructure and energy that enhance strength, sustainability, reliability, resiliency, and efficiency.
- Human-centric technologies that improve human health, wellness, and performance.
- Frontiers in research infrastructure such as characterization, modeling, simulation, and artificial intelligence that impact numerous technologies
