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Image of soldier and a missile array showing applications for advanced materials in the defense industry

Advanced Material Applications for the Defense Industry

Defense
October 22, 2026

How McDanel Advanced Materials works with the United States defense industry to supply components in technical ceramics, precision glass, and optical windows. One of the challenges of working in advanced materials is explaining what it is we manufacture and where it can be used. Our materials have a wide range of potential applications, but most […]

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Formerly Richland Glass

Phone: 856-691-1697

Fax: 856-691-4525

Email: sales@richlandglass.com

Optical Technologies

Formerly Rayotek Scientific

Phone: 858-558-3671

Fax: 858-558-6213

Email: motsales@mcdanelmaterials.com

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