Founded by a Metallurgist
Conard was founded in 1965 in Glastonbury, Connecticut and has continuously specialized in photo etching — also known as Photo Chemical Machining (PCM) or chemical etching. The founder, Richard C. Huttinger, was a metallurgist and engineer who had previously worked for both Boeing and Pratt & Whitney. Huttinger, working from his garage with his wife, developed a process to chemically mill the surface of forged aluminum propellor hubs for Pratt & Whitney. This process was more efficient and cost effective than conventional milling in the days before CNC machining was widely available.
Conard Corporation: A Legacy of Innovation
- Founded in 1965, one of the oldest companies in our industry
- Specialized in Photo Chemical Machining of precision metal parts
- Expertise in chemical etching aluminum
- AS9100/ISO9001 registered
- ITAR registered
- Many industries served