# Ferrotec

> Ferrotec is a Tokyo-based public manufacturer of precision materials, components and systems for semiconductor equipment and other industrial markets. Its portfolio grew from ferrofluidic vacuum seals into quartzware, ceramics, thermoelectric modules, electron-beam coating equipment and contract manufacturing. Ferrotec (USA) is based in Livermore, California.

- **Founded:** 1980
- **Headquarters:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Founders:** Akira Yamamura (Founder and former president)
- **Products:** Ferrofluidic seals and vacuum feedthroughs, Fabricated quartzware, Advanced and machinable ceramics, Thermoelectric modules, Temescal and MeiVac systems
- **Notable:** Japan business became independent from its American parent in 1987, then acquired that former parent in 1999., Listed in Japan in 1996; Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard listing, code 6890, as of 2026., Received Lam Research’s 2022 Supplier Excellence Scaling Award.

## Products & services

- **Ferrofluidic seals and vacuum feedthroughs** — Magnetic-liquid rotary seals that transmit motion into vacuum chambers while maintaining a hermetic barrier.
- **Fabricated quartzware** — Precision quartz windows, tubes, liners, boats and related parts for semiconductor equipment.
- **Advanced and machinable ceramics** — High-purity and machinable parts for semiconductor tools and other precision equipment.
- **Thermoelectric modules** — Peltier cooling modules and thermal assemblies for precise temperature control.
- **Temescal and MeiVac systems** — Electron-beam sources, controllers, coating systems and thin-film process components.
- **Contract manufacturing** — Machining, assembly, coating, testing and engineering services for OEMs.
- **Ferrobeads DNA/RNA isolation kits** — Research-use magnetic-bead sample preparation kits for manual or automated workflows.

## Achievements

- Japan business became independent from its American parent in 1987, then acquired that former parent in 1999.
- Listed in Japan in 1996; Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard listing, code 6890, as of 2026.
- Received Lam Research’s 2022 Supplier Excellence Scaling Award.
- Received Applied Materials’ 2025 Supplier Excellence Award for aftermarket support.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Introduced Ferrobeads DNA/RNA isolation kits for research use and established a Life Sciences Business Unit.
- **2025-07** — Absorbed Ferrotec Material Technologies and changed the company name to Ferrotec Corporation.
- **2025-04** — Broke ground on a second manufacturing facility in Kulim, Malaysia, announcing RM1 billion of investment.
- **2025-02** — Received Applied Materials’ Supplier Excellence Award for aftermarket support.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ferrotec.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ferrotec
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ferroteccorp
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/FerrotecCorporation/

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