USA Academy
Upcoming Events
Learn about Advanced Technical and Theoretical Concepts and Considerations to Further Develop Your vacuum Knowledge!
- Thursday, March 14th 2023
- 4 Days Hands-On
- Austin, TX
Cost with 50% discount:
$300 per person, per day
$1,000 per person, per 4 days
$4,250 per 5 people, per 4 days
Suggested Accommodations:
Double Tree by Hilton Austin 6505 N IH-35, Austinx TX 78752
Embasy Suites by Hilton Austin Central 5901 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78723
Radisson Hotel Austin – University 6121 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78752
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Please use the following link to register. You will receive a follow up email from Camila Virgen once your registration form has been received.
Tuesday, March 14th
Fundamentals of Basic Vacuum
9:00AM – 9:45AM:
Welcome to Pfeiffer Vacuum Inc.
9:50AM – 10:45AM:
Fundamentals of Basic Vacuum
10:45AM – 11:00AM:
Mid-morning Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM:
Fundamentals of Basic Vacuum
12:00PM – 1:00PM:
Lunch Break
1:00PM – 2:15PM:
Fundamentals of Basic Vacuum
2:15PM – 2:30PM:
Mid-afternoon Break
2:30PM – 3:30PM:
Fundamentals of Basic Vacuum
Wednesday, March 15th
Advanced Vacuum Concepts, Product Training: Vacuum Gauges
9:30AM – 10:45AM:
Advanced Vacuum Concepts
10:45AM – 11:00AM:
Mid-morning Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM:
Advanced Vacuum Concepts
12:00PM -1:00PM:
Lunch Break
1:00PM – 2:15PM:
Product Training – Vacuum Gauges
2:15PM – 2:30PM:
Mid-afternoon Break
2:30PM – 3:30PM:
Product Training – Vacuum Gauges
6:00PM – 8:00PM:
Facility Tour & Group Dinner at Pfeiffer Vacuum, Inc. Austin, TX
Thursday, March 16th
Product Training: Roughing Pumps, Turbomolecular Pumps
9:30AM – 10:45AM:
Product Training – Roughing Pumps
10:45AM – 11:00AM:
Mid-morning Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM:
Product Training – Roughing Pumps
12:00PM – 1:00PM:
Lunch Break
1:00PM – 2:15PM:
Product Training – Roughing Pumps
2:15PM – 2:30PM:
Mid-afternoon Break
2:30PM – 4:30PM:
Product Training – Turbomolecular Pumps
Friday, March 17th
Product Training: Helium Leak Detection, Mass Spectrometry
9:00AM – 10:45AM:
Product Training – Helium Leak Detection
10:45AM – 11:00AM:
Mid-morning Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM:
Product Training – Helium Leak Detection
12:00PM – 1:00PM:
Lunch Break
1:00PM – 2:15PM:
Product Training – Mass Spectrometry
2:15PM – 2:30PM:
Mid-afternoon Break
2:30PM – 4:00PM:
Product Training – Mass Spectrometry
4:05PM – 4:15PM:
Closing Remarks
- Thursday, March 30th 2023
- 10:30AM - 3:30PM EST / Q&A to Follow
- GoTo Webinar
UHV
Special Considerations on Working with UHV and Associated Hardware
High Radiation & Magnetic Fields
Unique Effects and Vacuum Solutions
Leak Detection
Academic Understanding of Leak Detection Concepts in UHV
Mass Spectrometry
Working Principle Overview and RGA Scan Interpretation
Not sure where to start?
Let our experts customize a vacuum education program just for you
Thanks to the Pfeiffer Vacuum “know-how”, we continue to be the market leader in vacuum technology. Vacuum Education by Pfeiffer Vacuum benefits you by providing the right kind of education solution to meet your specific needs. While the Pfeiffer Vacuum Education department can provide introductory, mid-level, as well as advanced vacuum and specific product training, the flexibility of our course modules allows us to provide the right amount of material and depth for the appropriate audience. Although this may require more work prior to the course, there is no wasted learning time and is something that makes our department stand out from others. Additionally, our Vacuum Education staff includes members with 30+ years of vacuum experience, as well as graduate degrees.
We can provide education in a broad selection of topics as there are modules ranging from the theory of mass spectrometry inlet systems, vacuum pump down calculations, to practical rebuilding of the leak detector valve block, to name a few.
The Vacuum Education program possesses the flexibility to provide courses at your site or at any Pfeiffer Vacuum facility (Nashua, NH; San Jose, CA; Indianapolis, IN), and can provide vacuum equipment for hands-on learning if needed.
Special Topics
- Advanced ultra high vacuum
- Radiation and magnetic fields
- Vacuum pump down software
- Market segment applications
- Turbopumps
- Roughing Pumps
- Specific Pfeiffer Vacuum Products
Learn from Experts and get real results
Meet the Experts

Camila Virgen, PhD
John Mclaren
Ed Ho
Steve Foster

