FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Carlos, CA – June 30, 2025 – International Process Solutions (IPS), a leading provider of precision calibration, validation, and laboratory services, today announced a significant expansion of its Ultra‑Low Vacuum Calibration offerings. This strategic enhancement cements IPS’s position as a premier calibration partner for advanced industries demanding extreme pressure accuracy down to the 10⁻¹² Torr range.
Unprecedented Precision to Meet Evolving Needs
Building on the success of its established services, IPS has upgraded its ultra‑low vacuum calibration infrastructure across its California laboratories. The new capabilities include:
- Extended measurement range from existing thresholds of 10⁻³–10⁻⁹ Torr down to as low as 10⁻¹² Torr
- Enhanced systems featuring UHV stainless steel chambers, advanced cryogenic and turbomolecular pumping systems, and controlled bake-out procedures
- Adoption of primary reference standards traceable to NIST and aligned with ISO 3567 and ISO/TS 27865 protocols
- Support for a broad portfolio of instruments including ionization gauges (Bayard-Alpert), cold/hot cathode gauges, spinning rotor gauges, capacitance manometers, and residual gas analyzers
This expansion is designed to serve industries where vacuum level precision directly impacts product yield, safety, and compliance—such as semiconductor fabrication, aerospace testing, pharmaceutical processing, and high-level scientific research.
Accredited Quality and Traceability
IPS laboratories are fully ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited, ensuring all calibration work adheres to internationally recognized standards. Each calibration includes:
- As-found and as-left data
- Comprehensive uncertainty analysis
- Full traceability to national metrology institutes
- Detailed calibration certificates and documentation
“The expansion enables us to support the most demanding vacuum measurement needs with confidence and transparency,” said [Name], VP of Calibration Services at IPS.
State-of-the-Art Equipment and Methodology
IPS has invested in next-generation calibration technology and methodologies:
- UHV-grade chambers capable of achieving pressures below 10⁻¹⁰ Torr, equipped with cryopumps and ion barrier systems
- Controlled environmental calibration, including temperature regulation and contamination prevention via bake-out systems
- Adoption of multi-point calibration, dynamic expansion techniques, and leak injection to simulate operational vacuum conditions
- Automated data acquisition and robust verification processes to maintain precision and reproducibility
On‑Site Calibration Flexibility
Recognizing that UHV systems often cannot be dismantled or moved, IPS now offers fully equipped mobile labs that deliver calibrated accuracy on-site. Clients in high‑security or mission‑critical environments benefit from:
- Minimal disruption to operations
- Immediate calibration feedback and instrument adjustments
- Reduced logistical costs and accelerated service cycles
Serving Growth Across Multiple Industries
The timing of this expansion aligns with IPS’s mission to support high-growth sectors:
- Semiconductor Manufacturing: ensuring etch and deposition processes maintain tight vacuum tolerances
- Aerospace and Satellite Engineering: supporting space simulation chambers and vacuum testing to aerospace OEM standards
- Pharma and Biotech: enabling control of vacuum-based freeze-drying and sterilization processes
- National Research Facilities: meeting calibration needs for accelerators, electron microscopy, quantum science, and nanotechnology
Industry Recognition and Strategic Vision
IPS continues to exemplify its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service across both Northern and Southern California.
About International Process Solutions
Founded by metrology and biotech professionals, IPS delivers comprehensive calibration, validation, and metrology service solutions. Facilities include labs in:
- San Carlos (1300 Industrial Road #22)
- Oceanside (San Diego)
- Irvine (Orange County)
- Los Angeles area
With services ranging from pressure and temperature calibration to UV spectroscopy and humidity standards, IPS serves industries from Fortune 500s to niche R&D operations.
Contact
For press inquiries or to schedule an evaluation:
- Southern California: (310) 432‑0665
- Northern California: (650) 595‑7890 (fax: 650‑595‑7899)
- Email: sales‑support@ips‑us.com / tech‑support@ips‑us.com
- Website: https://ips‑us.com
