MDI's mission is: "To develop and provide innovative materials and process technologies to clients in the glass and biomaterials markets." Clients include National Laboratories, Universities, Government agencies and commercial organizations. MDI specializes in solving complex problems in applied glass materials and extreme environment materials handling. MDI is dedicated to helping its clients add value to materials-related technologies. MDI's skillbase includes: novel glass materials synthesis, development, and characterization; process design and analysis; mechanical design; and laser beam and radio-frequency heater design, optimization and construction. MDI can help you solve your materials development and instrumentation problems in the following areas: • Extreme environment materials processing and handling instrumentation. • Developing/integrating advanced beamline research equipment, including project management and coordination services. • Design and development of specialty glass and ceramic products. MDI capabilities include laser beam and containerless melting; controlled atmosphere furnace melting; sample synthesis; and custom instrumentation design and development. We can rapidly assemble a project team with specialists who can solve complex engineering problems and coordinate large international projects that require deadline-driven milestones, progress reporting and interfacing with a variety of personnel.