Intlvac Thin Films launches business unit for the space economy
by CM staff
Intlvac Space Simulation supplies a line of test systems suitable for instrumentation, optics and micro-satellites which simulate the black body surface temperatures.
HALTON HILLS — Intlvac Thin Film, a Canadian advanced manufacturing company that has a thirty-year history in the thin film deposition and materials science industry has launched its smart vacuum systems for space simulations business unit that will operate as Intlvac Space Simulation.
“We are in a period of great excitement in terms of space exploration and the space economy,” said Dino Deligiannis, President, Intlvac. “Countries and corporations are launching more and more equipment and satellites into space. The goals set for space exploration are truly visionary and the preparation, planning, product development and qualification required to achieve those goals must also be visionary.”
Intlvac Space Simulation supplies a line of test systems suitable for instrumentation, optics and micro-satellites which simulate the black body surface temperatures down to 90 Kelvin while simulating the deep space environment. Testing between -180 degrees Celsius and +130 degrees Celsius is possible.
Intlvac Space Simulation’s vacuum systems that are commercially available include the Deimos TVAC1, Phobos TVAC2 and Ares TVAC3. The Aether Vacuum Degassing System is also commercially available and is designed for rapid, consecutive degassing of small components for space-ready use by holding them under high vacuum while being baked by thermal radiation.
“Space lacks the earth’s magnetic field or atmosphere to shield satellites and equipment from extreme temperatures and radiation. Intlvac’s vacuum environments are essential to test components for mission critical safety and functionality by simulating the harsh environment of space. Our clients can test their components for space applications by allowing their products to receive the full brunt of extraterrestrial radiation while they are exposed to extremely low pressure, extreme temperatures, thermal shock and propulsion tests. Our clients can see and understand how their equipment will perform and behave in space,” explained Deligiannis.
