Advanced Materials for
Semiconductor & Research
Semiconductor prototyping, microfabrication, photonics, vacuum, and research applications.
At DR Research Foundry, we support a broad range of material systems for semiconductor prototyping, microfabrication, thin film processing, and advanced research applications. From silicon and glass substrates to metals, ceramics, polymers, and specialty materials, we help customers select the right platform for device development, process integration, and custom engineering projects.
Material categories
Semiconductor Substrates
Silicon, SiC, sapphire, and related wafer materials for device fabrication, MEMS, sensors, and research prototyping.
Glass & Quartz
Fused silica, quartz, borosilicate, and optical glass materials for microfluidics, optics, masks, and specialty structures.
Metals & Alloys
Stainless steel, aluminum, copper, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, and other engineering metals for masks, fixtures, chambers, and packaging.
Ceramics & Technical Materials
Alumina, aluminum nitride, Macor, zirconia, and other technical ceramics for electrical insulation, thermal management, and vacuum-compatible components.
Polymers & Flexible Materials
PI, PET, Mylar, PMMA, SU-8, PDMS, and engineering polymers for flexible structures, film masks, microfluidics, and process development.
Thin Film & Functional Materials
Metals, oxides, nitrides, dielectrics, and other deposited films for coatings, electrodes, barriers, optical layers, and device integration.
Material selection considerations
We evaluate materials across key performance dimensions
Helping you identify the right platform for your device requirements, process flow, and research goals.
Thermal
Thermal stability & management
Electrical
Electrical performance
Chemical
Chemical resistance
Optical
Optical transmission
Vacuum
Vacuum compatibility
Mechanical
Mechanical strength
Process
Downstream process compatibility
Custom
Specialty & project-specific needs
Start your project
Tell us your material type, dimensions, tolerances, and intended process flow. Our team can help identify suitable options for prototyping and custom development.