Long time and variously SBIR involved, Surmet Corporation was originally formed to to provide cost effective advanced material solutions to its industrial customers with a focus on next generation machines, systems and applications. Now three decades later having facilities in three states, the firm is providing specialized capabilities in ceramics processing, precision polishing, advanced coatings and surface treatments. The Surmet approach has created many successful products to include electrostatic clamps for semiconductor industry and transparent armor for the aerospace and defense industries with the firm recognzied as a reliable supplier of transparent armor and precision optical ceramic components to major Prime Contractors in the defense and aerospace industries. Surmet is developing weight efficient transparent armor solutions and infrared transmitting optical components based on its ALON® and Spinel optical ceramic materials. ALON® transparent armor provides the same protection as current glass-based armor at half the weight and thickness. Surmet's Spinel is being used in precision optical applications such as missile domes, reconnaissance windows and laser windows.
