Today is World Energy Day – a day to recognise the importance of sustainable energy and the role it plays in shaping a cleaner, greener future for us all. From efficiency to innovation, the choices we make today will power the world of tomorrow. At CVE, we’re committed to extending the use of local vacuum electron beam welding technologies that can deliver the manufacturing power required to deliver smarter energy use systems and a more sustainable future. Here’s to driving positive change - together. As well as being used in the nuclear sector, our advanced welding technologies can be used in other renewable energy applications. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eYyrPaKY You can also read about our involvement in the RapidWeld project here: https://lnkd.in/e8FiQV4C Photo credit: Photo by Nicholas Doherty on Unsplash
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Waterbeach, England 2,343 followers
Electron beam and laser welding specialists - providing innovative solutions for technical problems.
About us
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) design, build, and service electron beam welding and laser welding systems. With more than 60-years of experience, CVE manufacture process solution systems for: › Electron beam welding (EBW) - high and low voltage › Laser beam welding (LBW) - conventional or in a vacuum › Ebflow - welding with electron beams and a local vacuum › Ebflow Light - welding with a laser and a local vacuum › Surface modification using an electron beam, including Surfi-Sculpt™ CVE’s headquarters are in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK, operating from 30,000 square feet of office, manufacturing, and development space. In addition to our main design and manufacturing site in the UK, CVE has two regional offices in Beijing, China, and Massachusetts, USA, as well as a global network of agents. CVE applies professional engineering skills to customer requirements, resulting in innovative solutions to technical problems. We have a highly skilled workforce, an experienced engineering design department, and an extensive service team - all supported by a range of in-house test and diagnostic facilities. A 60kV, 5kW electron beam welder, equipped with the latest technology, is permanently sited at CVE. This enables us to: › Develop customer weld parameters › Provide weld samples › Trial parts for customers › Provide training courses › Offer a small electron beam welding service › Develop new hardware and software Our strategy is to build on the worldwide reputation of CVE and develop new applications for electron beam and laser technology.
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https://camvaceng.com/
External link for Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Waterbeach, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1957
- Specialties
- Electron Beam Welding, Laser Welding, Surface Modification, Local Vacuum, Welding, Metallurgy, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electron Beam, Vacuum, Offshore Wind, Innovation, Research, Design, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Nuclear
Locations
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Primary
43 Pembroke Avenue
Waterbeach, England CB25 9QX, GB
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630 Silver St
Unit 7
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001, US
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No.2-1008, 9/F, Building 8, Compound No.87
West Jiancaicheng Road, Changping District
Beijing, 100096, CN
Employees at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
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Peter Holiday
Project Manager at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
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Chris Punshon
Director of EBflow Research Development and Applications at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
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Sadie Richardson
IT Manager at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
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Bob Nicolson
Managing Director, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering
Updates
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At CVE we’re proud to be a part of groundbreaking projects pushing welding past its traditional limits in the nuclear sector – making research a reality. - In collaboration with Sheffield Forgemasters, our Ebflow welding technology was tested on vessels with 200 mm thick walls, reducing weld times from months to under 24 hours, without sacrificing quality. - Through the EBManPower project, CVE, TWI, U-Battery and Cammell Laird validated Ebflow systems in large-scale fabrication plants for nuclear and other heavy manufacturing sectors - More recently we worked with the team at AMRC to support the construction of Kairos Power’s ETU 3.0 reactor vessel, enabling high-integrity welds at scale and accelerating SMR deployment. Read more about our nuclear welding capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/ecPMdHgP or at www.ebflow.com #nuclearscienceweek
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This #NuclearScienceWeek, we’re celebrating innovation in nuclear technology. We’re proud to be part of this amazing industry - pushing the frontiers of welding for nuclear power systems. Our Ebflow local vacuum electron beam welding technology is proven to accelerate the fabrication of pressure vessels and other structural components required to generate nuclear energy - with precision, speed, and integrity. How our technology helps: Thick-wall welds in nuclear components demand ultra-high quality and repeatability. Ebflow enables single-pass joins of complex geometry while minimising distortion. By reducing production time and costs, we can enable faster deployment of advanced nuclear technologies that will contribute to a low-carbon, secure energy future. This week, we honour the scientists, engineers, and innovators building the backbone of tomorrow’s clean energy. If you’re working in nuclear design, fabrication or innovation - let’s connect and explore what next-gen welding can enable. Send us a message on here or email sales@camvaceng.com Photo credit: By Rose Galloway Green on Unsplash
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Curious about how local vacuum electron beam welding (LVEBW) technologies and our Ebflow system could transform your manufacturing and production processes? At CVE we offer metal welding sampling as a service - giving manufacturers the chance to see the results before making the leap. Here’s what you’ll gain: - Real-world weld samples on your own materials - Detailed insights into weld quality, precision, and performance - Confidence in evaluating LVEBW and Ebflow for your applications LVEBW and Ebflow can open doors to higher quality, efficiency, and scalability - and now you can explore their potential without any upfront risk. If you’re ready to validate LVEBW and Ebflow for your business, let’s connect. Send us a message on here and we’ll put you in touch with the right person on the team.
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Congratulations to Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) team member, Fabiana Silveira, who was recently named Learner of the Year Winner at the IoSCM International (Institute of Supply Chain Management) annual awards. Fabiana’s journey at CVE is a brilliant example of what makes us a Great Place To Work (GPTW). Starting as a Receptionist, Fabiana progressed to Purchasing Officer, and now thrives as a Buyer in our Purchasing department. We’re proud to support her professional development by funding her Purchasing course with the IoSCM, empowering her to continue growing both personally and professionally. Well done Fabiana!
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Interested in finding out how laser-in-vacuum and electron beam welding technologies can help you push the limits of performance and productivity in your manufacturing and engineering projects? There's still time to come at meet us at SEMICON West (SEMI Americas) and Westec (#westec) today. You'll find Paul Haselgrove and Chris Coaster at Booth 1330 at Westec in Anaheim, California. And Anthony Slater and Steve Horrex at Booth 7024 at SEMICON West (SEMI Americas) in Phoenix, Arizona. Stop by to find out how our advanced joining solutions are transforming manufacturing - delivering unmatched precision, strength, and efficiency across industries from aerospace and energy markets to semiconductors. Alternatively, send an email to: sales@camvaceng.com
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700 years of history. 700 tonnes of stone. One remarkable engineering challenge 👷♀️ 🏗️ We’re inspired by the incredible work of Arup, Keltbray, Multiplex and the City of London Corporation whose teams have worked tirelessly to safeguard a Grade I listed church tower while creating a new public realm in the heart of the City of London. As specialists in laser in vacuum and electron beam welding, we know that engineering is not always just about building the future - it can also be about protecting the past. This project is a perfect reminder of how innovation, precision, and collaboration can preserve heritage while enabling progress. Congratulations to everyone involved in this feat of engineering excellence. https://lnkd.in/eN7r_PEm
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700 years of history. 700 tonnes of stone. One remarkable engineering challenge 👷♀️ 🏗️ We’re inspired by the incredible work of Arup, Keltbray, Multiplex and the City of London Corporation whose teams have worked tirelessly to safeguard a Grade I listed church tower while creating a new public realm in the heart of the City of London. As specialists in laser in vacuum and electron beam welding, we know that engineering is not always just about building the future - it can also be about protecting the past. This project is a perfect reminder of how innovation, precision, and collaboration can preserve heritage while enabling progress. Congratulations to everyone involved in this feat of engineering excellence.
At 50 Fenchurch Street, we have developed solutions to safeguard one of London’s most historic landmarks while enabling a new development to rise around it. A 700-year-old Grade I listed church tower, weighing around 700 tonnes, is now supported 16 metres above a live construction site. Having survived the Great Fire of London, the tower will remain a centrepiece of the new public realm, showing how our engineering can protect heritage while shaping the city’s future. This project is being delivered with AXA Investment Managers and YardNine, together with The Clothworkers' Company, Eric Parry Architects, Adamson Associates Architects, DSDHA, Third London Wall, Core Five, Newmark UK, Multiplex, Keltbray and City of London Corporation. Learn more about our role in the project: https://lnkd.in/eZbjEQ3H #WeAreArup #EngineeringExcellence #HeritageEngineering #CityOfLondon #FutureOfLondon #50FenchurchStreet
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It’s a busy week on the events front for Cambridge Vacuum Engineering – with the team on the ground, from tomorrow, at two major industry events in the United States. - SEMICON West (SEMI Americas) in Phoenix, Arizona – the premier microelectronics exhibition bringing together the global semiconductor supply chain. Visit Booth 7024 on the lower level of the Phoenix Convention Centre. - Westec (Manufacturing Technology Series) in Anaheim, California – showcasing the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies. Come and find us at Booth 1330. Both events highlight the innovation, collaboration, and investments that continue to shape the future of manufacturing and microelectronics. We look forward to being part of the conversation with anyone that wants to discuss the role that laser in vacuum and electron beam welding can play. Contact the team for more information: Paul Haselgrove, Anthony Slater, Chris Coaster
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Increased demand for energy and the need for system transformation are reshaping the global energy landscape and putting new pressures on supply chains. Collaboration remains essential and was plain to see at an event hosted, last week, by EPRI, AMMT (Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies), The Clean Energy Supplier Alliance and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington State. CVE was proud to attend alongside industry leaders, policymakers and innovators. Chris Punshon presented on the benefits of local vacuum electron beam welding and joined a panel with peers from EPRI, TWI, Sheffield Forgemasters and the AMRC. At CVE, we are committed to using our welding know-how to strengthen supply chains and enable clean, reliable, efficient energy generation for many years to come - and this was a great event for exchanging ideas and information.
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