Latest News

MARCH 2024 Silica-coated sapphire fibers successfully developed
Coated fibers are now available for selected diameters and lengths.
JANUARY 2023 MMI honored with business award nomination
New World Report nominated MMI for a Southern State Business Award.
OCTOBER 2022 New application for sapphire fibers being explored
Massachusetts researcher successfully used MMI sapphire fibers to monitor nuclear fuel recycling.
FEBRUARY 2022 Strong sapphire fiber sales logged in 2021
Orders for sapphire fibers more than doubled from 2020 to 2021.
JULY 2021 New LHPG system placed in service
Addition of the new fiber growth station will significantly reduce lead time for orders.
FEBRUARY 2021 Sapphire fiber hand piece patent application submitted
The pending patent provides for a hand piece to hold disposable sapphire fibers.
SUMMER 2020 MMI selected to supply disposable sapphire fibers
Projects with three medical device companies are underway to develop hand piece for mid-IR applications.