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accession: "0001558370-22-014223"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCIA"
cik: "0000830616"
company_name: "SCI Engineered Materials, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-09-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T14:48:26.894105+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SCI Engineered Materials installs $500K vacuum hot press for precious metal targets

## Summary
- New vacuum hot press rated at 75 tons, operates up to 2400°C, enables precious metal target production.
- Planar targets up to 18 inches diameter; multiple nitrogen purge cycles for low oxygen content.
- Equipment ordered Q1 2021; installed cost ~$500,000 paid in cash.
- Remote monitoring and data recording capabilities included; marketing initiatives launched.
- CEO states press strengthens manufacturing footprint and expands product offerings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-22-014223
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCIA
- cik: 0000830616
- company_name: SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-09-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/830616/000155837022014223/0001558370-22-014223-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/830616/000155837022014223/scia-20220907x8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001558370-22-014223.txt

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