M Cubed manufactures ceramic components made from silicon carbide and boron carbide, and also aluminum metal matrix composites. Primary markets served are semiconductor equipment, LCD glass manufacturing equipment, optics, armor ceramics, industrial wear, and thermal management. M Cubed is a subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.
Silicon Carbide Products, LLCFounded in 1994, Silicon Carbide Products manufactures custom silicon carbide ceramic components for severe industrial service, including large and complex monolithic shapes. Its Horseheads operation has produced nearly 3,000 custom shapes in a 23,500-square-foot facility, while its engineering team supports projects from rapid prototyping through reverse engineering and ceramic installation. SCP is ISO 9001 registered and patterns and tools its products in-house to maintain short lead times.HORSEHEADS, NY
Surmet CorpFounded in 1982, Surmet Corp. develops and manufactures advanced material components, with a particular focus on transparent optical ceramics such as ALON® and Spinel for aerospace, defense and semiconductor applications. The company operates more than 100,000 square feet across three locations and is the only company globally identified on its site as manufacturing ALON®, while its Buffalo facility produces aluminum nitride powder in tonnage quantities. Surmet’s quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015.BUFFALO, NY
McDanel Advanced MaterialsSince 1919, McDanel Advanced Materials has developed ceramic technologies and now manufactures custom advanced ceramic, glass, and sapphire components for demanding industrial applications. Rooted in Pittsburgh’s manufacturing tradition, the company works engineer-to-engineer with customers and expanded its capabilities in 2024 through the acquisition of Rayotek Scientific, creating an optics division. Its distinctive WearGuard® ceramic bearing system is designed for continuous steel-sheet galvanizing operations, while its glass division produces more than 30 million precision-cut components each week.327110BEAVER FALLS, PA
Blasch Precision Ceramics, IncSince 1979, Albany-based Blasch Precision Ceramics has engineered and manufactured net- and near-net-shape ceramic and refractory components for demanding industrial processes worldwide. Its distinctive forming method produces large, intricate shapes with tight tolerances for applications ranging from molten-metal handling to high-temperature furnaces, while its employee-owned structure keeps technical expertise close to the work. Blasch is ISO 9001 certified and operates a 30,000-square-foot solar array that can supply up to 20% of its headquarters’ electricity.ALBANY, NY