Aerospace & Defense

01 – Components

Ceramic-to-Metal Solutions for Mission-Critical Systems

Aerospace and defense systems operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Extreme temperatures, vibration, pressure variations, harsh operating conditions, and long product lifecycles all place exceptional demands on materials and components.

For more than 50 years, SCT has partnered with aerospace and defense manufacturers to develop customized ceramic-to-metal assemblies that deliver long-term reliability, hermeticity, and electrical performance for mission-critical applications.

04 – Challenges

Challenges We Help Solve

Every aerospace application presents unique engineering challenges. Our ceramic materials and ceramic-to-metal assemblies are designed to perform where conventional solutions reach their limits.

High Temperatures

Reliable operation in aircraft engines, propulsion systems, and other high-temperature environments.

Hermeticity

Protecting sensitive electronics and sensors from moisture, pressure variations, and harsh operating conditions.

Electrical Insulation

High-performance ceramic insulation for sensors, ignition systems, and electrical interconnections.

Mechanical Strength

Components designed to withstand vibration, shock, and demanding mechanical loads.

Series Production & Long-Term Continuity

Ensuring component repeatability and manufacturing continuity throughout aerospace programs with service lives that can span several decades.

Reliability

Controlled manufacturing processes for applications where failure is not an option.

02 – Applications

Applications

SCT supports a wide variety of aerospace and defense programs through the development of customized ceramic components and ceramic-to-metal assemblies.

Aircraft Engines

High-temperature thermocouple assemblies and engine monitoring components.

Fire Detection Systems

Hermetic feedthroughs and ceramic components for aircraft fire detection systems.

Engine Ignition & Pyrotechnics

Ceramic components used in ignition systems, initiators, and defense pyrotechnic applications.

capteurs & instrumentation

Sensors & Instrumentation

Precision ceramic components for temperature, proximity, and detection systems.

systèmes optiques

Optical Systems

Brazed sapphire windows and optical assemblies for demanding aerospace and defense environments.

Defense Electronics

Hermetic electrical interconnections and ceramic components supporting mission-critical defense electronics.

02 – Products

Typical Products We Develop

Every solution is developed around the requirements of a specific application.

Typical products include:

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Hermetic Feedthroughs

Reliable electrical interfaces for harsh environments.

02

Ceramic Connector Subassemblies

High-reliability electrical connections for aerospace and defense systems.

03

Thermocouple Components

Ceramic insulators, terminal assemblies, and hermetic feedthroughs for aircraft engine monitoring.

Composants pyrotechniques

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Pyrotechnic Components

Ceramic-to-metal assemblies supporting ignition and initiation systems.

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Sapphire Windows

Optical windows designed for demanding environments requiring exceptional durability.

Supporting Capabilities

From early-stage development to long-term production, SCT supports customers throughout the product lifecycle.

Research & Innovation

Developing advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and ceramic-to-metal solutions for tomorrow’s applications.

Product Development

Co-developing robust, manufacturable solutions tailored to each application’s technical requirements.

Industrialization

Preparing products for reliable series production through Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process optimization, and production readiness.

Materials

Selecting the optimal ceramic, metal, and brazing technologies for each application’s electrical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements.

Quality Assurance

Supporting each project according to its specific quality, inspection, documentation, and traceability requirements.

Our quality approach is built around your requirements.

06 – FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are ceramics used in aerospace and defense systems?

Advanced ceramics combine electrical insulation, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to harsh operating environments. These properties make them well suited for applications where long-term reliability is essential.

SCT develops customized ceramic-to-metal assemblies designed to perform in demanding aerospace and defense applications, supporting customers from development through long-term production.

Why are hermetic feedthroughs used in aerospace applications?

Hermetic feedthroughs allow electrical signals and power to pass through sealed enclosures while protecting sensitive electronics from moisture, pressure variations, and harsh environmental conditions.

SCT develops customized hermetic feedthroughs tailored to each application’s electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements, helping customers achieve reliable long-term performance.

How do ceramic components perform in high-temperature environments?

Many aerospace and defense systems operate under extreme thermal conditions where conventional insulating materials may reach their limits. Advanced ceramics retain their electrical and mechanical properties over a wide temperature range, making them suitable for demanding engine, sensing, and propulsion applications.

SCT works with customers to select the appropriate ceramic materials and ceramic-to-metal assembly technologies according to the thermal and environmental requirements of each project.

Why are ceramics used in aircraft engine sensing systems?

Aircraft engines rely on accurate temperature and condition monitoring to ensure safe and efficient operation. Ceramic components provide the electrical insulation and mechanical stability required for thermocouples and other sensing technologies operating in demanding environments.

With decades of experience supplying aerospace programs, SCT develops customized ceramic components and assemblies for engine monitoring and sensing applications.

Can SCT support long aerospace and defense programs?

Yes. Aerospace and defense platforms often remain in service for decades, requiring stable manufacturing processes, product consistency, documentation, and reliable long-term supply.

SCT supports customers throughout the product lifecycle—from co-development and industrialization to long-term production—helping ensure continuity over the life of the program.

How does SCT support aerospace qualification requirements?

Every aerospace and defense program has its own technical, documentation, inspection, and qualification requirements. Qualification activities are defined by the application, customer specifications, and applicable industry standards.

As an EN 9100 certified manufacturer, SCT works closely with customers to deliver the traceability, manufacturing consistency, and quality support required for mission-critical applications.

Can SCT develop custom ceramic components?

Yes. Every aerospace and defense application presents unique technical and environmental challenges.

SCT partners with customers to co-develop customized ceramic-to-metal solutions, selecting the appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and inspection methods to meet the specific requirements of each program.

Why choose ceramic-to-metal brazing for aerospace applications?

Ceramic-to-metal brazing combines the electrical insulation of advanced ceramics with the mechanical strength of metallic components, creating robust assemblies capable of operating in demanding environments.

Drawing on more than five decades of ceramic-to-metal brazing expertise, SCT develops customized assemblies designed to deliver long-term reliability in mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.