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Deepvac
ENGINEERED & BUILT IN GERMANY

Modular & custom thermal vacuum systems for aerospace qualification.

Deepvac designs and manufactures modular TVAC platforms, custom chamber systems, and in-house control technology — for satellite manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and research institutions building, qualifying, or upgrading test infrastructure.

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CONTROL & AUTOMATIONRETROFIT & SERVICELONG-TERM SUPPORT
A spin-off ofInstitut für Technische VerbrennungLeibniz Universität Hannover
Intelligence built inAI & analyticsTest analytics, anomaly detection & predictive maintenance — incl. Thermal Vision
Any chamber, any vendorRetrofit & upgradesModernization of legacy & third-party systems — controls to vacuum subsystems
One team, one contactFull lifecycleThe team that designs your system supports it — concept to operations
Control built in-houseControl & dataOwn PLC, HMI & data acquisition — OPC UA, Modbus, remote access native
Technology & Services

Across the Full TVAC Lifecycle

Deepvac combines pre-engineered modular systems, fully custom engineering, and vendor-independent modernization to support TVAC infrastructure from first concept through long-term operation.

New Chamber Development

Concept, engineering and new-system delivery.

Modernization & Upgrades

Retrofit, subsystem upgrades and integration for existing systems.

Operations & Lifecycle Support

Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and long-term support.

Modular Systems & Standard Series

Pre-engineered, modular and configurable systems for faster delivery, proven performance and project-specific configuration.

Aluminum thermal plate with integrated copper heat-transfer tubing

Thermal System Packages

  • Thermal plates
  • Cryogenic shrouds
  • LN₂ / GN₂ systems
  • Temperature control
Cutaway view of a turbomolecular pump showing the rotor stages

Vacuum System Packages

  • Turbomolecular & backing pumps
  • Valves & vacuum components
  • Pressure instrumentation
  • Vacuum control & protection
Deepvac T Series cubic thermal vacuum chamber

Standard Chamber Concepts

  • T Series (cubic)
  • C Series (cylindrical)
  • Multiple volume classes
  • Modular options & interfaces
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Fully Custom Design & Engineering

Tailored from scratch for application-specific geometry, interfaces, test workflows and performance targets.

Mechanical Design & Interfaces

Custom chamber layouts, fixtures, feedthroughs, flanges, interfaces and support structures.

Control Systems & Automation

Custom PLC/HMI architecture, sequences, interlocks, test recipes, remote access and supervisory logic.

Data, AI & Smart Features

Data acquisition, analytics, AI-supported insight, predictive maintenance and advanced control optimization.

System Integration & Test Infrastructure

Chamber, thermal, vacuum, controls, software, instrumentation and diagnostics as one integrated system.

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Retrofit, Modernization & Upgrades

Extend service life, improve performance and integrate new technology into existing TVAC systems — independent of the original manufacturer.

Retrofit & Modernization

Upgrade thermal, vacuum, control and instrumentation systems and replace obsolete components.

Subsystem Integration & Upgrades

Integrate pumps, controllers, sensors, feedthroughs, cameras, RGA, QCM and other subsystems.

Maintenance & Repair

Preventive maintenance, calibration, chamber cleaning, fault analysis, repair and spare parts.

Performance Improvement

Improve reliability, efficiency, data quality, safety and operational availability.

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Product Portfolio

Chamber Platforms

Standardized and custom-engineered thermal vacuum systems for qualification and verification testing of aerospace hardware under controlled high-vacuum and thermal conditions.

T Series TVAC, Cubic Thermal Vacuum Chambers
Cubic GeometryStandard SeriesThermal Vacuum Testing
Cubic Thermal Vacuum Chambers

T Series TVAC

Cubic thermal vacuum chambers for qualification, validation, and environmental simulation of aerospace hardware. The cubic geometry provides a flat base plate and maximized usable floor area — ideal for fixtures, optical benches, and fast integration of planar-mounted hardware.

Geometry

Cubic

Volume Range

65 to 2000 L

Operating pressure

≤ 1 × 10⁻⁶ mbar

Temperature Range

−190 °C to +150 °C*

*Temperature range depending on the selected thermal concept (direct LN₂ cooling, GN₂ circulation, or mechanical refrigeration). Lower operating pressures down to the 10⁻⁷ mbar range are available depending on the pumping configuration.

C Series TVAC, Cylindrical Thermal Vacuum Chambers
Cylindrical GeometryStandard SeriesThermal Vacuum Testing
Cylindrical Thermal Vacuum Chambers

C Series TVAC

Cylindrical thermal vacuum chambers for qualification, validation, and environmental simulation of aerospace hardware. The cylindrical geometry provides an inherently pressure-stable vessel with efficient, homogeneous shroud coverage — ideal for larger volumes and radiative thermal balance testing.

Geometry

Cylindrical

Volume Range

65 to 2000 L

Operating pressure

≤ 1 × 10⁻⁶ mbar

Temperature Range

−190 °C to +150 °C*

*Temperature range depending on the selected thermal concept (direct LN₂ cooling, GN₂ circulation, or mechanical refrigeration). Lower operating pressures down to the 10⁻⁷ mbar range are available depending on the pumping configuration.

Custom TVAC, Application-Specific Thermal Vacuum Systems
Beyond Standard SeriesCustom GeometrySpecial TVAC Systems
Application-Specific Thermal Vacuum Systems

Custom TVAC

Custom thermal vacuum systems for applications beyond the standard series. These systems are developed for non-standard geometries, specific chamber volumes, extended temperature requirements, and additional subsystems tailored to dedicated test and qualification tasks.

Design Scope

Outside standard series

Volume

Below and beyond the standard range

Temperature

Extended beyond standard range

System Features

Project-specific subsystems

Custom systems can include dedicated interfaces, cryogenic shrouds, infrared heating, additional diagnostics, volumes below and above the standard series, and ultimate pressures down to the 10⁻⁷ mbar range.

Applications

Built for Aerospace Qualification and Thermal Vacuum Testing

Deepvac systems support qualification, thermal cycling, development testing, and custom space environment simulation for spacecraft hardware, subsystems, and high-performance components.

Satellite Subsystem Qualification

Thermal vacuum testing of satellite components and subsystems under representative space conditions for qualification and performance verification.

Payload & Instrument Qualification

Environmental simulation and thermal vacuum verification of payload and instrument hardware before integration, launch, and mission use.

Thermal Cycling & Durability Testing

Controlled thermal cycling under high vacuum for durability testing of materials, assemblies, and critical hardware components.

Contamination-Controlled Testing

High-purity, low-outgassing test conditions for contamination-sensitive hardware and reproducible thermal vacuum test campaigns.

Development & Prototype Testing

Flexible chamber configurations for development programs, prototype validation, early-stage testing, and iterative hardware refinement.

Custom TVAC Configurations

Application-specific thermal vacuum systems tailored to unique geometries, interfaces, thermal profiles, and test requirements.

Why Deepvac

Chamber, Controls & Service from One Source

Deepvac is a systems provider: chamber hardware, thermal system, vacuum technology, and controls come from one engineering team.

01

Modular Platforms & Custom Systems

Deepvac offers standardized chamber platforms and custom thermal vacuum systems, from compact test setups to large-scale qualification infrastructure.

02

Engineering-Driven System Design

Projects start from technical requirements, system architecture, interface definition, and integration logic to create robust application-specific test environments.

03

Documented, Adaptable Controls

The control and automation architecture is fully documented, adaptable to your test procedures and extensible across the system lifecycle. No third-party black box.

04

Built for Qualification-Grade Environments

System concepts are developed around the requirements of aerospace qualification, thermal cycling, contamination-sensitive testing, and advanced research use cases.

05

From New Systems to Modernization

Deepvac supports projects across concept development, manufacturing, commissioning, retrofit, maintenance, and long-term technical improvement.

06

Reduced Interface Complexity

Thermal, vacuum, instrumentation, and control subsystems are designed as one functional environment to reduce coordination effort, integration risk, and technical friction.

Leadership

Engineering-Led from Day One

Deepvac is led by a founding team with complementary expertise in electrical engineering, mechatronics, refrigeration systems, and chamber development. This combination supports the development of advanced thermal vacuum infrastructure with strong technical depth across system design and implementation.

John Robertus

John Robertus

CEO | Co-Founder

Electrical engineer focused on intelligent system integration, control architecture, and data-driven automation for mechatronic systems.

Anton Opalikhin

Anton Opalikhin

CTO | Co-Founder

Mechanical engineer focused on refrigeration systems, chamber development, and thermal vacuum infrastructure for demanding test applications.

Resources

Technical Documentation

Download product overviews, technical specifications, and company brochures.

Deepvac Standard Series Catalog
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Deepvac Standard Series Catalog

Technical brochure for the Deepvac Standard Series, including common chamber characteristics, T Series and C Series platforms, thermal control concepts, control system architecture, and optional feature packages.

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