Beam Instrumentation

With over 80 years of experience in advanced materials and vacuum technologies, SAES is a trusted global partner of leading research institutions and laboratories, providing both turnkey integrated solutions and precision-engineered components for ultra-high vacuum and beamline applications.

Since 2021, following the acquisition of Strumenti Scientifici Cinel —a company with more than 40 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing beamline instrumentation and components for X-ray and particle accelerator applications—SAES has further strengthened its capabilities in delivering customized, high-performance solutions for X-ray optics, synchrotron beamlines, and particle accelerator systems.

This integration allows SAES to support research centers with a complete value chain: from design and engineering to manufacturing, surface treatment, assembly, and vacuum testing, ensuring the highest standards of performance, stability, and reliability.

SAES designs and manufactures a wide range of precision components and fully integrated systems for synchrotron light sources and X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs). These high-performance solutions are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of beamline environments, ensuring superior vacuum stability and optical alignment.

Key products for X-ray beamlines include:

• Monochromators for high-resolution spectral selection
• Mirror chambers for beam shaping and focusing
• Fully integrated front ends for optimal beam transport
• Experimental chambers with UHV/XHV compatibility
• Turnkey beamlines for streamlined installation and commissioning
• End stations tailored to specific research setups

SAES also provides high-precision components for particle accelerators, designed to perform under the most stringent vacuum and RF conditions. Our solutions are optimized to support beam quality, stability, and long-term performance in accelerator environments.

Product portfolio for particle accelerators includes:

• Ultra-clean vacuum chambers
• High-frequency accelerating cavities
• Robust collimators and precision absorbers
• Radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) cavities for beam shaping

Thanks to a deep understanding of our clients’ technical specifications and decades of experience in vacuum engineering, SAES is a reliable partner for delivering both individual components and large-scale integrated systems, covering every stage from design and manufacturing to assembly, testing, and on-site installation.