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We offer 60+
years of experience

Spectra-Mat, Inc. (SMI) is a leading manufacturer of products for electron emission and controlled expansion thermal management material solutions for microelectronics. We have been in operation for over sixty-four years and have built our businesses on our expertise in refractory metal technology.

Spectra-Mat, Inc. has been able to build on our strong technical understanding of refractory powder metallurgy with sophisticated engineering capabilities to create enabling dispenser cathodes for microwave and x-ray tubes.

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We are pleased to announce our participation in Photonics West, the world’s largest photonics technologies event.

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Capabilities

Precision Refractory Metal Engineering

Engineering

Engineering professionals are available to support your material selection and design requirements.

  • Strengths include material science, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering
  • Material testing equipment on-site
  • Analysis and resolution of any material issues is an on-going process
  • Development work a specialty

Material Fabrication

Spectra-Mat, Inc. manufactures its refractory metals into a wide variety of shapes, sizes and material composition per customer specifications starting from high purity powders.

  • Cold iso-static pressing
  • Infiltration furnace process (1,600°C)
  • High temperature sintering (2,300°C)
  • Annealing

Exacting Machining

Precision and cost effective components produced from refractory metal

  • Precision CNC machining
  • CNC Mills and Lathes
  • Laser machining
  • EDM
  • Dicing
  • Surface grinding
  • Lapping and polishing

Custom Assemblies

Subassemblies manufactured using high temperature brazing and ceramic sinter processes are available in addition to individual components. All the products can be vacuum compatible.

  • High temperature brazing
  • Ceramic sintering processes
  • Laser welding
  • Diffusion bonding
  • Temperature testing
  • Hermeticity testing
  • Ceramic to WCu bonding

Metalization

Nickel, Gold, Platinum, Gold/Tin and others are available.

  • Electroplating
  • Electroless Plating
  • Sputtering

Metrology

  • CMM
  • Non-contact Profilometry
  • Particle Size Analysis
  • Thermal Expansion
  • Density
  • SEM/EDX
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
  • XRF diffractometer

Engineered for demanding applications.
Built for performance.

Explore Spectra-Mat’s products or contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.

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Trade Show

Spectra-Mat, Inc. will participate in the following upcoming conferences. We will gladly arrange to meet with you during these times.

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Mar
15-18

IVEC 2027Bengaluru, India

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Feb
2-4

SPIE Photonics West 2027San Francisco, CA

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Sep - Oct
28-1

IMAPS Symposium 2026Boston, MA

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