MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Our products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, materials delivery, gas composition analysis, control and information technology, power and reactive gas generation, vacuum technology, photonics, lasers, optics and motion control.
MKS Instruments partners with customers to solve the complex technology challenges affecting their ability to effectively monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control the critical parameters of the advanced processes they manage. Our primary served markets are manufacturers of capital equipment for semiconductors, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, and research and defense.
MKS Instruments offers an unparalleled range of sophisticated instruments, components, subsystems, and software designed to solve today's toughest technology challenges.
MKS Instruments operates in 60+ countries globally.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
2 Tech Drive, Suite 201,
Andover, MA 01810
TELEPHONE
(978) 645-5000
FAX
(978) 557-5100
E-MAILmks@mksinst.com
WEB SITEwww.mksinst.com
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
4600
YEAR FOUNDED
1961
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