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SDC Materials is a technology company.
SDCmaterials, Inc. develops advanced nano-materials, primarily focusing on automotive catalyst applications. The company utilizes a proprietary materials fabrication and integration platform to produce nano-enhanced products designed to improve catalytic performance. This approach leverages nanotechnology to create novel materials for industrial use.
Founded in 2004, SDCmaterials emerged from an insight centered on the potential to revolutionize materials engineering through the precise control of matter at the nanoscale. While specific founders are not detailed, the company began with a clear objective to bring innovative material science to market. It established its headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
SDCmaterials primarily serves the automobile industry, providing solutions that aim to enhance performance and efficiency in catalytic systems. The company's long-term vision is to apply its advanced materials science to create high-value, nano-enhanced products that integrate seamlessly into customer manufacturing processes, thereby contributing to more sustainable and efficient industrial outcomes.
SDC Materials has raised $20.0M across 2 funding rounds.
SDC Materials has raised $20.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SDC Materials has raised $20.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SDC Materials's investors include Emerald Technology Ventures.
SDC Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of premium, high-performance abrasion, scratch, and chemical-resistant coatings, primarily known for its CrystalCoat® systems that enhance durability on plastics, glass, metals, and other substrates.[1][2][3][5] The company serves prestigious brands across eyewear (e.g., eyeglass lenses with anti-fog and photochromic features), automotive, construction, optical, medical, military, and consumer electronics sectors, solving problems like wear, chemical damage, fogging, and UV exposure to extend product lifespan and improve functionality.[2][3][4][5] Acquired by Mitsui Chemicals in 2008, SDC has sustained growth through R&D expansion, M&A (e.g., integrating COTEC and Coburn Technologies), and global manufacturing, positioning it as a key supplier in vision care alongside Mitsui's MR™ lens materials.[2][3]
Founded in 1986 as a joint venture between Swedlow Coatings Inc. and Dow Corning Enterprises, SDC Technologies started with a focus on abrasion-resistant coatings for commercial and aerospace applications, targeting plastics like polycarbonate and acrylic, lens resins, glass, and metals.[3] By 1996, it had broadened its portfolio; in 2008, Mitsui Chemicals acquired 100% ownership, fueling expansion including a headquarters move to Irvine, California, and a 2013 Singapore office for Asia-Pacific operations.[2][3] Pivotal moments include 2025 R&D and manufacturing base expansion in the U.S. to consolidate high-value materials innovation and strengthen global supply chains, plus strategic integrations like COTEC for ophthalmic coatings and Coburn for lens processing equipment.[2][3]
SDC rides the wave of advanced materials innovation, particularly in durable optics and protective coatings amid rising demand for sustainable, high-performance products in eyewear, EVs, smart displays, and defense.[2][4][5] Timing aligns with post-2008 growth under Mitsui, leveraging M&A for full-stack lens solutions (coatings + equipment) as vision care evolves with high-refractive lenses and lab efficiency needs.[2][3] Market forces like regulatory pushes for VOC-free tech and supply chain resilience favor its U.S. West Coast R&D hub as an innovation base for Mitsui Group, influencing ecosystems by enabling premium brands' durability (e.g., luxury eyewear, shatterproof glass).[1][2][5]
SDC is poised for accelerated growth via its 2025 U.S. expansion, targeting next-gen coatings as a revenue pillar in Mitsui's vision care alongside MR™ materials.[2] Trends like sustainable optics, AR/VR durability, and electric vehicle glazing will shape its path, with R&D focusing on high-value innovations from the West Coast.[2][6] Its influence may evolve into a broader materials platform, powering global premium products while deepening ecosystem ties through equipment and custom solutions—solidifying its role from niche coater to indispensable durability enabler.[1][3][5]
SDC Materials has raised $20.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series B in May 2009.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2009 | $14.0M Series B | Emerald Technology Ventures | |
| Jun 1, 2007 | $6.0M Venture Round | Emerald Technology Ventures |