Solcera – Advanced Ceramics Solutions
https://www.solcera.com/

French specialist in advanced ceramics and ceramic/sapphire/glass-metal assemblies for defense, aerospace, nuclear and research. Two facilities in France, a subsidiary in Brazil (Solcera do Brasil) and another in Germany (Vitron), as well as a sales office in Spain (Solcera Iberica). Member of the French Defense Industrial and Technological Base (BITD).

Key products :
- CERA4VIEW® : transparent ceramic from UV to IR (300 nm to 5500 nm), 6x stronger than glass, resistant up to 1000°C.
- CERA4PROTECT® : lightweight transparent ballistic protection for vehicles and helicopters.

Corporate news :
Acquisition of Vitron (end of 2023) to expand optical capabilities. Vitron is a recognized specialist since 1991 in the manufacture of materials and components for infrared optics, including zinc sulfide and chalcogenide glass.
Opening of a new optical brazing workshop (early 2025) in France, dedicated to assembling transparent materials for advanced optronic components.

Major programs :
- Cera4Protect® SPINEL: transparent ceramics for ballistic protection.
- Ultra-light opaque ballistic ceramics, deployed on A400M, NH90 and Leonardo A129 platforms etc.
- Solcera also offers a wide range of ceramics for seekers with infrared IR and electromagnetic RF guidance.
- Our advanced carbide or alumina ceramic materials meet specific needs in the areas of defense, security and personal protection.

Partners : THALES, SAFRAN, MBDA, KNDS, AIRBUS, ONERA, CEA, DGA, LEONARDO, AD INDUSTRIE, CRW, QIOPTIQ TELEDYNE, MARCONI SISTEMI, STPI, TE CONNECTIVITY, REL