ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM), founded in 1994, is a UK-based supplier of over 7,000 advanced materials used across the aerospace, technology, medical, and other high-performance industries.

Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and supported by a strong global supply chain, we help companies source materials efficiently, reliably, and at scale — delivering both technical excellence and responsive service to partners worldwide.

OUR GLOBAL PRESENCE

While the US remains our home market, SAM's global footprint continues to grow. Since 2024, we've expanded our multilingual support to include German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic — with more languages to come.

As we scale globally, our mission stays the same: to make material sourcing easier, faster, and more accessible for customers everywhere.

Our materials ship from warehouses across:

United States: Santa Ana (Headquarters), Ontario, Rincon
Canada: Mississauga
Europe: United Kingdom, Germany
Asia-Pacific: Singapore, Australia

CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Our team works directly with trusted manufacturers around the world, conducting on-site evaluations to guarantee high standards in production, quality control, and operations. We provide tailored solutions, from small-batch R&D to large-volume production — always with precision, consistency, and reliability.

OUR MATERIALS

SAM offers a diverse and ever-expanding catalogue by working closely with hundreds of vetted global partners. This allows us to respond quickly to shifting customer needs and ensures every material meets strict quality benchmarks.

PRODUCT LINE BRANDS

To serve a wide range of industries with focus and depth, SAM operates through six specialised divisions:

Stanford Magnets provides high-quality permanent magnets, assemblies, and precision motors for demanding applications.

Stanford Chemicals provides hyaluronic acid, botanical extracts, organic chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Stanford Materials Corporation supplies rare earth metals, oxides, alloys, and advanced compounds for R&D applications.

SAM Sputtering Targets supplies high-quality sputtering targets and evaporation materials for thin film depositions.

Advanced Refractory Metals (ARM) offers tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and other refractory metals in various forms.

Advanced Ceramic Materials (ACM) provides a range of high-performance ceramics such as Boron Nitride, Alumina, and Boron Carbide.

MEDIA RECOGNITION

SAM's innovations and materials leadership have earned recognition from top media outlets and industry voices. Our products, trusted as benchmarks in high-demand sectors such as aerospace, technology and medical, are known for their quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology.

OUR PROMISE

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is committed to making material sourcing simpler, faster, and more transparent. Every customer — large or small — receives the same ethical service and dedicated support. SAM continues to grow and evolve, and we welcome you to be part of our journey.

PARTNER WITH US

Whether you're researching new materials or scaling up production, our team delivers precise, reliable solutions tailored to your needs.

Contact us today to discuss your project and we can help you succeed.
1940 E Deere Ave #100, Santa Ana, CA 92705, U.S.A.
Tel: (949) 407-8904 | Fax: (949) 812-6690
Email: sales@SAMaterials.com

TESTIMONIALS

We've been working with Stanford Advanced Materials for a while now, and they've consistently delivered quality silicon wafers on time. The team is very responsive, and they were able to provide technical advice that helped optimize our production process. They've been a great partner for us.

John M. Carter

We placed an order for sputtering targets from Stanford Advanced Materials, and they arrived just in time to help us complete a major project. The timing was perfect, and the quality was exactly what we needed. Their reliable service played a big part in helping us hit our deadlines for an upcoming conference.

Sarah T.

I can't thank Stanford Advanced Materials enough for the support they've provided. We were having issues with high-temperature applications and the engineers there really took the time to understand our specific needs. They recommended the right ceramic materials, and since then, we've seen a noticeable improvement in throughput and cost efficiency.

Carlos M.

The team at Stanford Advanced Materials helped us choose the best materials for our solar cells, improving both efficiency and longevity. Their expertise made a significant impact on our project, and we could tell they really understood the technical side of things.

Emily R.

Stanford Advanced Materials has been an essential partner in developing ceramic components that can handle extreme conditions. Their engineering support has saved us time, and the materials have significantly improved the durability of our final product. Working with them has made the product development process much smoother.

Michael D.

We've been relying on Stanford Advanced Materials for custom alloys, and they've always delivered on time. Their technical team has been a real asset, offering us quick advice when we faced issues in the production process. Their products have helped us improve both product quality and production efficiency. I can't say enough about how reliable they are.

David M.

We needed tungsten targets for a specialized project, and Stanford Advanced Materials delivered exactly what we needed. The quality of the material was top-notch, and they made sure to ship it on time. It was a smooth experience, and I'll definitely keep them in mind for future projects.

Markus V.

I've been impressed with how quickly Stanford Advanced Materials responds to inquiries. When we needed ceramic components for our research, they were not only fast but also provided us with quality materials that helped us move our project forward. Their support has been crucial to our research timelines.

Ayumi N.