Material Matters

Read about the benefits of brazing copper beryllium, procedures to follow and design considerations.

Learn the truth about some of the most common 5G misconceptions.

Our space legacy can be traced back from the earliest Project Mercury mission to current innovations such as the James Webb Telescope. Read about the 60 years of material contributions that we have made to critical NASA missions.

Learn more about how to select the right temper of copper-beryllium (CuBe) strip alloy for a range of applications, including electronic springs and connectors. Materion

Read about the techniques to remove oxides on copper-beryllium alloy that interfere with plating and soldering processes.

Let’s take a closer look at how aluminum scandium targets enable advanced technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things.

Learn more about the advanced optics and other materials Materion has aboard the Mars Rover Perseverance.

Learn how Materion is contributing to evolution of 5G wireless communications through the development and use of AlSc material in BAW-based 5G RF filters.

Read about the factors affecting material choice for springs. Article written by Mike Gedeon from Materion.

Read about the galling resistance of ToughMet 2 alloy when compared with two other copper alloys measured against 4140 steel.

Read about how strength and hardness correlate with one another.

Discover the importance of Materion's refined gold to the highest purity level

Materion's beryllium-containing materials are used for high-consequence defense applications where consistent performance is required.

Read about the testing conducted to measure the strength and friction of copper-based alloys used in bearing applications.

Read about how strength and hardness correlate with one another.

Materion Precision Optics first of its kind filter delivered to be used at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory