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 the Founder and President of Vacuum Innovations, bringing more than 30 years of experience in optical coating technology, thin-film deposition, coating design, and vacuum coating equipment. He combines technical expertise with a practical, customer-focused approach to developing reliable solutions for demanding optical applications.
James founded Vacuum Innovations with a focus on high-performance coating equipment designed for reliability, ease of operation, and long-term value. Before founding the company, he served as Vice President of Research, Development, and Engineering at EMF Corporation, where he was involved in the development of advanced vacuum coating technologies and systems. He later continued his education and professional career at the University of Rochester, joining the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE).
During his time at LLE, he served as a Laboratory Scientist and Professor, where he developed coatings for high-value, meter-scale optics used in large laser systems. His work included thin-film uniformity, high laser damage threshold coatings, dielectric diffraction gratings, and Brewster-angle polarizers.
James also served as a professor of Optical Interference Coating Design at the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics and continues to teach at the Institute’s annual Thin-Film Summer School. He is a sought-after lecturer and industry expert in coating design, process development, and equipment optimization.
Today, James leads Vacuum Innovations in developing advanced coating technologies and equipment while working with engineers, scientists, and organizations worldwide to solve complex optical coating challenges.
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 brings a business-driven, creative approach to developing the company’s brand, customer relationships, and sales opportunities.
Marcella leads Vacuum Innovations’ sales and marketing efforts, including developing new sales channels, identifying opportunities across emerging industries, and building relationships with customers and partners. She has played a key role in establishing a strong and recognizable brand for Vacuum Innovations while continuing to expand the company’s custom coating system and equipment sales.
She also organizes and promotes Vacuum Innovations’ Optical Coating Design & Technology workshops and training programs, held multiple times each year throughout the U.S. and internationally. From coordinating conferences and trade shows to developing marketing materials and customer outreach, Marcella works across the business to connect Vacuum Innovations’ technical expertise with new markets and opportunities.
Committed to continually expanding her knowledge of the optical coating industry, Marcella works closely with engineers, customers, and industry professionals to better understand their challenges and help develop solutions that support Vacuum Innovations’ continued growth.
Marcella Oliver, Director of Sales & Marketing
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