Jarvis is a self-manufactured PVD system designed for the synthesis of thickness graded multilayer thin films. The most unique features are the fast acting target shutter. An actuation time (from open to close or from close to open) of 200 ms enables the synthesis of thin multilayers down to monolayer thicknesses. Two of the targets are aligned 45° relative to the substrate normal, which enables the growth of thickness graded films. The third target is aligned head on to the substrate. The main chamber is equipped with a self-build lamp heater, which is mounted on a former 2’’ Besteck substrate manipulator. A load lock system allows for efficient, clean and high throughput synthesis.