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Culture of Partnership

Elevate your R&D and accelerate innovation

Partnership is at the heart of our mission to make cutting-edge analytical capabilities available to scientists, engineers, and companies of all sizes and developmental stages.

Covalent’s Silicon Valley analytical services labs hosts over 30 cutting-edge instruments and we partner with some of the world’s top instrument manufacturers and partner labs to ensure you have the expertise and data necessary to solve your most complex challenges.

Data and Solutions

Access accurate data AND deep insights

For projects where you need good data fast, we will deliver accurate measurements with quick turnaround times at affordable costs.

For complex challenges that require deeper insights: Covalent’s world-class scientists and engineers will deliver advanced analysis and help you uncover the appropriate solution.

Holistic Analytical Services

Tap into services beyond sample analysis

Covalent is ready to meet all your metrology, material characterization and advanced analytical needs, both within and beyond the lab, by providing:

Custom consulting solutions
Certified technician support to your site
User training and certification on instrumentation
Co-op and Tool-Share opportunities
Tool rental programs
Laboratory audits

Take advantage of Covalent’s cost-effective characterization services, by integrating our experts into your R&D process: customized subscription and membership programs are available.

A New, Comprehensive Metrology Platform

Covalent Metrology provides the advanced tools and team to expedite and enhance your R&D success.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“We were the first Covalent customer and still use them exclusively for our metrology needs. Covalent is customer-centric, technically outstanding and a great partner for any company looking to improve its metrology and characterization capabilities. Very... read more

- Terry Bluck,
Chief Technology Officer, Intevac Corp.

“Great data is the key for rapid progress, but as a high growth, early stage company, we have to be extremely efficient in our capital and operating expenditures. We love Covalent’s subscription model, their responsive customer... read more

- Seshu Madhavapeddy,
Chief Executive Officer, Frore Systems

“Our team has worked closely with Covalent over the past year and the partnership has really helped our development efforts. During the challenging Covid-19 shut-downs of so many university labs, we came to increasingly rely on... read more

- J Provine,
Co-Founder Aligned Carbon

“Covalent has become a vital extension to our technology development team – their flexible service approach ensures they’re available to support our work when we need them. Their team of experts have helped us solve problems... read more

- Arvind Kamath,
Executive Vice President, Technology Development

“Covalent’s outstanding scientific team and rapidly expanding instrument portfolio have really aided Gridential Energy’s development efforts. Their quality analysis services and expert advice help us make much better decisions.”

- Collin Mui,
Ph. D.

Dr. Michael I. Current

"Covalent Metrology provides a substantial expansion to the range of metrologies for structural and materials analysis, with a high-level professional staff, prompt response and at a highly competitive cost. A welcome addition to the Silicon Valley... read more

- Dr. Michael I. Current,
Physicist

CRC Inc.

“We have known Craig and the Covalent Metrology team from the time the company was founded just a few years ago. It has been amazing to see how far the company has come and how their... read more

- Brent Elliot,
Chief Executive Officer

Our Strategic Instrument Partners

Covalent Academy Webinars

The Covalent Academy is an ongoing webinar series, featuring technical experts from the Covalent team, strategic partners and clients who discuss the latest advancements in technique applications and instrumentation.

Join our community of learners and build your materials characterization knowledge!

3D Tomography Using the DualBeam (SEM-FIB): Imaging, EDS and EBSD

January 28th, 2021 at 11:00 AM PST

This webinar will introduce 3D tomography using the DualBeam platform, including the plasma and liquid metal ion sources (LMIS). Sample preparation, automated data collection and data reconstruction will be discussed. 3D tomography reconstruction examples will be shown for imaging, EDS and EBSD at both the Gallium Ion Beam and the Xenon plasma FIB scale.

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Let’s talk about your project and goals!

Covalent Metrology is ready to serve you with our comprehensive platform of techniques and services, even during COVID 19. Reach out to our friendly team of experts to start a conversation about how we can help your team achieve your materials characterization goals.

Tell us a bit about your project or problem and we’ll be in touch soon!

Latest news, events
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Seasons Greetings from Covalent Metrology

December 16, 2020

Update on COVID 19

December 1, 2020

Covalent Metrology is open for business and performing characterization work on samples not limited to just Essential businesses. The Covalent Team and facility are making every effort to be in compliance will all local, State, and Federal mandates and guidelines. We are not allowing open access at this time, however, we are open for accepting sample drop-offs and receiving deliveries during normal business hours.

Covalent Metrology Reveals New Website, Modernizing Analytical Services for Materials & Device Characterization

November 24, 2020

Covalent Metrology, a leader in materials science and analytical services, is proud to announce the release of its new, fully redesigned website. The launch underscores Covalent’s commitment to making world-class metrology and material characterization accessible, fast, and affordable for companies and teams of all sizes and is a key milestone in the advancement of Covalent’s Metrology Platform.

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3D Tomography Using the DualBeam (SEM-FIB): Imaging, EDS and EBSD

December 10, 2020

Expert Lessons in Electron and Ion Beam Imaging and Interpretation

November 22, 2020

In this webinar, our experts will discuss cutting-edge techniques and best practices for optimizing images captured with a FIB-SEM DualBeam microscope. Topics will include image interpretation, exploration of new state-of-the-art instrumentation, and the realm of analytical possibilities accessed using these techniques. A DualBeam FIB-SEM combines a scanning electron microscope with a focused-ion-beam (FIB-SEM). With myriad […]

Work Function: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Reality

September 28, 2020

Episode 17 of Covalent Academy will explore common misunderstandings about the work function of materials. We’re dialing in to the mainstream and modern techniques used to measure work function and sharing tactics to ensure you’re accessing the right information with these methods. The work function of a material reflects the amount of energy required to […]

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E-Book: Surface Spectroscopic Techniques for Chemical Analysis

December 30, 2020

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The Covalent Way

Culture of Partnership

Data and Solutions

Holistic Analytical Services

A New, Comprehensive Metrology Platform

What Our Clients Are Saying

Dr. Michael I. Current

CRC Inc.

Our Strategic Instrument Partners

Covalent Academy Webinars

3D Tomography Using the DualBeam (SEM-FIB): Imaging, EDS and EBSD

We'd love to hear from you!

Latest news, events & announcements

Seasons Greetings from Covalent Metrology

Update on COVID 19

Covalent Metrology Reveals New Website, Modernizing Analytical Services for Materials & Device Characterization

3D Tomography Using the DualBeam (SEM-FIB): Imaging, EDS and EBSD

Expert Lessons in Electron and Ion Beam Imaging and Interpretation

Work Function: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Reality

E-Book: Surface Spectroscopic Techniques for Chemical Analysis

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