About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments, Inc. is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor analyze 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. Our primary served markets are manufacturers of capital equipment for thin film including semiconductor devices, industrial manufacturing, environmental, medical, life sciences and scientific research.
At a Glance
Headquarters Andover, MA USA
Founded 1961
IPO March 1999 (NASDAQ: MKSI)
2015 Revenue* $1.4 Billion
Employees ~4700
Patents ~635
R&D Spending $126 Million
R&D Headcount 720
Global Leadership ● Precise control of pressure, flow, composition, position, motion & stability
● Generation and delivery of reactive gases, laser power and electrical power
● Integrated solutions for process modules and systems; inspection and lithography modules and systems
Acquisitions 19 since 1986
Global Presence Austria , China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, USA
* Pro forma with Newport Corporation