
MKS Instruments
Founded Year
1961Stage
IPO | IPOTotal Raised
$70KDate of IPO
4/5/1999Market Cap
5.92BStock Price
88.42About MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments is a provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity. Its products are derived from our core competencies in pressure measurement and control, materials delivery, gas composition analysis, control and information technology, power, and reactive gas generation, and vacuum technology. The company's primary served markets are manufacturers of capital equipment for semiconductor devices, and for other thin film applications including flat panel displays, solar cells, light emitting diodes, data storage media, and other advanced coatings. MKS also leverages its technology in other markets with advanced manufacturing applications including medical equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, energy generation, and environmental monitoring. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.
MKS Instruments Patents
MKS Instruments has filed 370 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Semiconductor device fabrication
- Plasma physics
- Sensors

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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8/11/2020 | 9/5/2023 | Semiconductor device fabrication, Thin film deposition, Engine technology, Chemical processes, Gas technologies | Grant |
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Grant Date | 9/5/2023 |
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Related Topics | Semiconductor device fabrication, Thin film deposition, Engine technology, Chemical processes, Gas technologies |
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Latest MKS Instruments News
Aug 28, 2023
Andover, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES ANDOVER, Mass., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, announced today that John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Citi’s 2023 Global Technology Conference on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the session will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website at https://investor.mks.com/events-and-presentations and a replay of the event will be available for a limited time thereafter. About MKS Instruments MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com . Company Contact:
MKS Instruments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was MKS Instruments founded?
MKS Instruments was founded in 1961.
Where is MKS Instruments's headquarters?
MKS Instruments's headquarters is located at 2 Tech Drive, Andover.
What is MKS Instruments's latest funding round?
MKS Instruments's latest funding round is IPO.
How much did MKS Instruments raise?
MKS Instruments raised a total of $70K.
Who are the investors of MKS Instruments?
Investors of MKS Instruments include U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.