ABOUT US
Vacuum Innovations was founded by President Dr. James Oliver in 2007. Dr. Oliver operated the company solely until 2017. At Vacuum Innovations, we design and manufacture a line of precision components and offer full-custom coating systems. We have been growing and expanding our operations and capabilities offered to better provide for our expanding customer base. In 2019 the company relocated to a 15,000 square foot facility in Dansville, NY. This new facility offers more office space and a large attached machine shop that allows for an open and organized layout for the manufacturing and operational side of the company. Our Dansville facility houses our mechanical and electrical engineers, IT, sales and marketing, and operations along with the machine shop.
Our Priority is Quality
At Vacuum Innovations, quality is our priority. We are committed to delivering precision optical coatings that meet the highest industry standards. Through detailed cleaning, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous improvement, we ensure that our products not only perform but also exceed our customers’ expectations. Our dedication to quality is the foundation of success and the key to building lasting partnerships.
Dr. James Oliver is founder and President of Vacuum Innovations. With over 30 years of experience in optical coating equipment, he brings a creative perspective that has allowed him to identify what works well for unique customers’ unique needs. With a great emphasis on reliability and ease of system maintenance.
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James was Vice-President of Research, Development, and Engineering during his time at EMF Corporation and later continued his higher education leading back to the University of Rochester as a Laboratory Scientist and Professor at the University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE).
At LLE, as Laboratory Scientist he was responsible for coating high-value meter-scale optics for large laser systems. The focus of his work at LLE included advanced thin-film uniformity modeling and correction, improved laser damage threshold coatings, coatings for multi-layer dielectric diffraction gratings, and high-performance Brewster-angle polarizers. He was a professor of Optical Interference Coating Design at the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics and continues to teach at the annual Institute Thin-Film Summer School. Dr. Oliver has served in various capacities on conference committees and is a sought after lecturer on improving coating designs, processes, and equipment for companies and laboratories world-wide.
James is most proud of Vacuum Innovations’ growing and diverse customer base which includes Aerospace & Defense, Government, Private Sector, and Academia. He looks forward to finding solving your optical coating performance needs.
Dr. James Oliver, President
Marcella Oliver is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Vacuum Innovations. She holds a BBA in Management and Marketing from Stetson University and applies an innovative, business-driven approach to her role. With a strong focus on identifying and engaging niche customer segments, Marcella has been influential in developing strategies that address their unique needs.
Joining Vacuum Innovations in 2020 as an intern, Marcella contributed to a multi-million-dollar project by creating a comprehensive Microsoft Project schedule. She later returned to the company to enhance its marketing strategies, which had been established since 2007.
Today, Marcella leads all aspects of Vacuum Innovations’ media and promotional efforts. She oversees the creation of marketing materials, coordinates conference and trade show participation, and organizes workshops both in the U.S. and internationally for Dr. Oliver. Marcella is committed to continually expanding her knowledge in the optical coating industry to drive the company’s growth.
Marcella Oliver, Director of Sales & Marketing
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