Why SCHOTT Electronic Packaging is the preferred hermetic packaging supplier

For reliable electrical or optical signal transmission that is gas-tight, turn to SCHOTT for hermetic packages, feedthroughs, lenses, and windows. Whether navigating special operating conditions or high demands for longevity, performance, or cost-efficiency, we have a solution. Discover why thousands of customers trust SCHOTT for their electronic packaging needs.
About us

Who we are and what we do

With a 140-year heritage in specialty glass and over 80 years in hermetic sealing, SCHOTT is a unique partner for reliable hermetic packaging solutions and glass-to-metal sealing (GTMS) technology. We excel in design and high-quality manufacturing, catering to both mass market and specialty applications. This extensive expertise means we can solve any technical challenge with confidence and efficiency. SCHOTT’s business unit Electronic Packaging, a part of the international SCHOTT group, is recognized as a highly dependable partner.


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Partnering with SCHOTT gives you access to a team of experts dedicated to developing and producing high-quality customized components to meet your needs.
Your benefits

Benefits of working with SCHOTT

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Less headaches

Technical problems can be frustrating and need to be fixed quickly and efficiently. Whatever your challenge, we have likely faced it before. Skip the hassle and partner with our problem-solving experts for a stress-free experience!

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Quality you can trust

Need something that works? No matter the application, material, size, or quantity, we have the expertise to develop and produce high-quality components – from prototypes to mass production. Our high standards have kept customers returning for decades.

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Added value

Looking for a competitive edge? Our innovative product designs can elevate system performance or boost cost efficiency. Our R&D teams excel at refining product concepts through technical enhancements, advanced materials, and more efficient manufacturing.

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Best value-for-money

Our reliable, high-performance components keep ownership costs low. You benefit from unrivaled technical support and international operations. Our long-term commitment fosters superior service and has earned us a trusted reputation.

How we do it

In-house know-how for quality-essential processes

The reliability and advanced design of our components are key to helping your product or system to perform optimally over its entire lifetime. Durable hermetic protection requires expert material selection and tight control over production processes:

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Glass development, melting, and processing

As a glass company at heart, glass expertise and manufacturing capabilities set us apart in glass-to-metal sealing and all-glass packaging by SCHOTT Primoceler Oy. From material development to selection and processing, SCHOTT’s glass development, melting, glass powder milling, and preform manufacturing are all managed in-house. If we don’t have a suitable sealing glass, we will develop one.

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Optimal combination of materials

Only inorganic materials like glass, metal, and ceramics can provide a true gas-tight hermetic seal. We customize each hermetic package to meet specific application needs by considering factors such as thermal expansion and operating conditions like pressure, temperature, current, voltage, and weldability. Selecting the best combination of metal and glass enables optimal performance, thermal management, and precise specifications.

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Advanced design and validation

Our development process is built on close collaboration with you to produce optimized designs. With extensive experience and expertise, our engineers can often improve upon original product concepts. They also use advanced simulation and testing methods to thoroughly validate the feasibility and performance of each component design.

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Global in-house sealing and plating

SCHOTT sets itself apart with comprehensive global in-house sealing and plating services. Our glass sealing takes place in highly controlled oven conditions with optimized temperatures and gas compositions. Additionally, our extensive in-house plating expertise reduces lead times and offers you consistent quality.

How we add value for our customers

Explore how our advanced hermetic packaging solutions incorporate design improvements beyond durability – such as miniaturization, streamlined component architecture and enhanced material compatibility – to give you a distinct competitive advantage.

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New materials

Leak-tight battery lids and connectors are lightweight and efficient thanks to SCHOTT’s unique direct glass-to-aluminum sealing technology.

Lids & connectors
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Less complex

HEATAN® high-temperature sensor feedthroughs integrate multiple functions into a single compact product. This minimizes additional parts and connections, enhancing system reliability and efficiency.

HEATAN®
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More cost-efficient

Our compressor seal terminals for electric vehicles feature optimized standard designs for an excellent price-performance ratio.

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Smaller

When smaller is better, trust our custom-designed components. Reliably hermetic and with diameters smaller than 1 mm, they are ready for serial production. Read about the cutting-edge, ultra-miniature packages SCHOTT Primoceler Oy designed for medical implants.

Implantables
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Lighter

Weight reduction in hermetic packages is possible with advanced materials, reduced thickness without compromising strength, or smaller components. Learn how SCHOTT adds value for avionics customers with aluminum packages up to 60% lighter.

Hybrid packages
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Higher performing

SCHOTT’s 50G transistor outline (TO) housing technology enables unprecedented transmission speeds of 50 gigabits per second. By boosting bandwidth while supporting 5G networking, this technology provides faster, more reliable internet at a lower cost.

50G TO PLUS®
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Flexible processing

SCHOTT optical spectrometer interfaces increase the flexibility of the biopharmaceutical production processes by enabling real-time, non-invasive monitoring and precise control of key parameters under sterile conditions.

Optical interfaces

Innovation stories

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Reliable connections for electric compressors in EV air conditioners

In high-voltage applications and 48 V systems, optimum sealing and energy transmission enable a better power supply for electric compressors. SCHOTT delivers high quality for these high-volume products.

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Unlock the potential of hydrogen for a sustainable future

Learn how SCHOTT is driving carbon neutrality and efficiency in the hydrogen value chain with innovative hermetic seals. Dive into insights from Kristina Gruber, Project Manager of Hydrogen at SCHOTT.

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Glass-sealed connectors help increase longevity of medical devices

Modern medical instruments require protection from extreme conditions, such as those in an autoclave. Glass seals help protect the connectors that establish key electrical and data connections between device sections.

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Global, reliable supplier

With over 140 years of history, a solid corporate foundation, and more than 17,000 employees generating €2.9 billion in annual sales, SCHOTT is recognized as a trusted, financially stable partner dedicated to sustainable growth. When you choose SCHOTT, you're partnering with a company committed to supporting your success for decades to come. Here’s why you can partner with confidence:

  • Consistent supply security: Our focus on long-term relationships means that you can rely on us as more than just a supplier. We are a dependable ally invested in your success both now and in the future.
  • Global presence and sourcing: With over 1,500 hermetic packaging experts at five manufacturing sites and numerous sales offices, our international manufacturing and supply chain excellence allow us to meet high-quality, flexibility, and cost-competitiveness requirements.
  • Certified excellence: Our hermetic packaging production sites are certified to the highest standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, EHS, AS9100/EN9100/JISQ9100, ISO 5001, ASME, ATEX and IECEx, CE Plus, KTA 1401, and EffiNet.

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China

SCHOTT (Shanghai) Precision Materials & Equipment International Trading Co., Ltd.
Unit 301, INNOV Tower, No 1801 Hongmei Road
200233 Shanghai

Center of competence

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SCHOTT facility in Lanškroun, Czech Republic.

Czech Republic

SCHOTT CR, s.r.o.
Dvořákova 997
563 01 Lanskroun

Production site and center of competence

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The SCHOTT Primoceler Oy facility in Tampere, Finland.

Finland

SCHOTT Primoceler Oy
Vesiroineenkatu 3
33720 Tampere

Production site and center of competence

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Germany

SCHOTT AG
Christoph-Dorner-Strasse 29
84028 Landshut

Production site and center of competence

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SCHOTT’s facility in Minakuchi-Shiga, Japan.

Japan

SCHOTT Japan Corporation
3-1 Nichiden, Minakuchi-cho,
Koka-shi, Shiga
528-0034 Minakuchi-Shiga

Center of competence

SCHOTT’s Singapore facility.

Singapore

SCHOTT Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Blk 209 Woodlands Ave 9
02-58 Woodlands Spectrum I
Singapore 738959

Production site and center of competence

SCHOTT in Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan

SCHOTT Taiwan Ltd.
8F-3, No. 126, Sec. 4, Nanking E. Road
Taipei 10595

Center of competence

SCHOTT’s North American corporate headquarters in Rye Brook, New York, USA.

United States

SCHOTT North America, Inc.
Corporate Office
2 International Drive, Suite 105
Rye Brook, NY 10573

Center of competence

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Czech Republic

Finland

Germany

Japan

Singapore

Taiwan

United States

Award-winning sustainability

SCHOTT’s sustainability management was recognized by the international rating agency EcoVadis with a Corporate Social Responsibility gold medal for 2023 and the German Sustainability Award for 2024.

This sustainability recognition confirms SCHOTT’s goals to reduce risks, drive innovation, and promote transparency and trust with business partners.

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Our portfolio

Markets and applications we serve

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Automotive

An experienced automotive supplier, SCHOTT provides high-quality, high-volume production from certified plants. We strive for zero PPM quality, advancing today's performance and safety standards in collaboration with our customers.

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Semiconductor and datacom

Our advanced hermetic housing technologies for the semiconductor and data/telecom industries empower innovation and lightning-fast performance. We offer custom and standardized TO packages for laser diodes, photodiodes, and transistors.

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Health

SCHOTT offers custom biocompatible and sterilizable feedthroughs, connectors, and interfaces, supporting innovative surgical devices and active medical implants and enabling high reliability for biopharmaceutical processing.

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Aerospace and defense

SCHOTT’s products enable connectivity in harsh environments, including high-frequency and high-pressure applications. Our hermetic feedthroughs, microelectronic packages, and TOs are used in avionics, space missions, and nuclear submarines.

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Industrial and energy

SCHOTT serves the industrial and energy markets with proven, durable hermetic solutions for LNG, oil and gas and nuclear power while also supporting new challenges like hydrogen. Our sensor packages and battery lids enable accurate measurements in tough conditions.

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Consumer electronics

For wearables, our super slim battery lids extend battery life and enable new designs. SCHOTT housing components also enhance functionality and design with sealed optical glass windows and integrated contacts.

Product portfolio

SCHOTT stands as a leading provider of hermetic glass-to-metal sealing technology, catering to a diverse range of applications that enhance everyday life. Discover our top product offerings below or go to the Product Selector to view all products.


Our hermetic packaging technologies

SCHOTT specializes in high-performance solutions to protect a variety of critical electronic components and sensors. With our advanced hermetic sealing technologies we can design a hermetic package to meet the needs of almost any application.

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Glass-to-metal seals

Our core competencies include glass-to-metal seals with diverse material combinations, including proprietary glass-to-aluminum and glass-to-copper sealing. SCHOTT also offers special glass-ceramic-to-metal seals.

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Glass-to-glass seals

SCHOTT Primoceler Oy’s laser-based process enables ultra-miniaturized implants. Hermetic Proteon™ all-glass packages are ideal for protecting sensitive electronics in active medical implants.

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Glass powders and particles

SCHOTT excels in glass powder and particle technology, providing advanced sealing and solder glasses for applications in electronics, medical devices, and industrial processes. Experience superior performance and reliability.

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