Includes descriptions of the society's aims, online access to publications, administrative information, related news and information on conferences.

How to build your own Vacuum pump

For inquisitive people howstuffworks.com tells about how thermoses work. You can find there other vacuum-based devices as vacuum cleaner and television.

International meetings, conferences and workshops, educational opportunities, international awards and prizes.

Some basic principles for beginners. [PDF]

An excellent resource with enormous amount of information for advanced vacuum users about pumps and seals (troubleshooting, specifications etc.)

Oxford Vacuum Science Ltd promotes good vacuum practice and understanding through the provision of training, design and consultancy services, and supply of bench-top thin film deposition research equipment.

Site of vacuum technology and techniques for students and amateur scientists. Articles; links; experiments.

Education and information about vacuum coating. Technical conferences, educational programs, publications.

One of the worlds leading manufacturers of UHV components. On this web-site you will also find a lot of reference data on vacuum components (e.g. pumps, gauges, valves, flanges etc.) including their principles of operation.

Describes what ultra high vacuum (UHV) is, why we need in it, how to get UHV.

Discuss subjects about vacuum physics, vacuum and coating systems, evaporation coating and sputtering technology.

Links to buyers guides, organizations, research, eZines and journals world-wide.

Lessons and practical exercises on Vacuum Technology.

Specialised in the implementation, construction, manufacturing of components and subsystems and the realisation of complex projects on a turnkey basis regarding vacuum technology and cryogenic applications.

Nice web-site for beginners who want to know 'what vacuum is'...