Cuming Microwave

PPG aerospace engineered materials cuming microwave products

Cuming Microwave has a full line of microwave absorber, radar absorber, anechoic chamber and dielectric materials. Our absorbers have been used in many demanding applications from suppression of unwanted resonances in electronic housings to radar cross section reduction on military platforms. We have a wide variety of microwave absorbers and radar absorbers suited for aircraft, shipboard, electronics or RF testing.

For nearly four decades, Cuming Microwave has been at the forefront of designing and developing high quality microwave absorber, RF and radar absorber materials for military, anechoic chamber testing and civilian projects alike. No matter what the size or technical challenges you face, Cuming Microwave has probably lent a helping hand in supplying, designing or building a similar project in the past. For over 40 years we pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to improve upon what others may have thought was “good enough.” As a global supplier of microwave absorber materials, we don’t shy away from special, custom requests; we encourage them and thrive as an innovator of unique products. As technology changes, so do our microwave absorber products lines. This is what has separates Cuming Microwave from the competition.

In an industry where customer service, technical support and short lead times can be looked at as a commodity, the Cuming Microwave brand has stood the test of time based on all of these important attributes along with unmatched quality. When your project is too important to fail and needs the best materials to ensure a quality build and endurance over the long haul, turn to the company that helped pioneer the technology and continues to produce the most cutting edge RF and microwave absorber materials in the world.

Why Cuming Microwave


Full Service Supplier – Cuming Microwave is the only company in the world offering a complete line of microwave absorber, radar absorber, dielectric materials, artificial dielectrics, RF absorbers, radomes and anechoic chambers for the international aerospace, electronics, and defense industries. From thin resonant absorption sheets to twelve-foot pyramids to radar reflectors for mach speed aircraft to turnkey anechoic chambers, Cuming Microwave’s engineering staff can meet your requirements.

Proven RF Problem Solver – Cuming Microwave is the premier manufacturer of radar absorbing materials and dielectric materials in the world. We provide a very broad line of specialty absorber products based on magnetic and dielectric lossy materials, and also provide low loss dielectric materials, for applications ranging from space to supersonic airborne to
subsea naval.

Turnkey Anechoic Chamber Solutions – Cuming Microwave’s sister company, Cuming-Lehman Chambers, is the world’s leading provider of test chambers. Cuming-Lehman Chambers’ services include the design, installation, and certification of anechoic chambers for all RF and EMC applications.

Industry Innovator – Cuming Microwave was founded by the noted materials scientist, Dr. William Cuming, who was a pioneer in the development of highly specialized plastic materials tailored to microwave requirements and who contributed to the development of “stealth” technology for the aerospace and defense industries. Today, that tradition of innovation continues, as our research and development and engineering staffs work tirelessly to develop the most technologically advanced materials to meet the demands of our customers.

Custom Solutions to Meet Your Specific Requirements – Custom engineered products and solutions are Cuming Microwave’s specialty.  We take pride in our ability to respond quickly to help
you solve your particular RF or RCS challenge. Our highly experienced team of engineers can develop a product that is ideally suited to meet your unique specifications.

Worldwide Customer Service and Support – Cuming Microwave’s network of sales representatives spans the globe and ensures close, convenient contact for all our customers.
These sales and engineering professionals stand ready to assist you before, during, and after the sale to make sure that all your requirements are met.

Commitment to Quality – Cuming Microwave has been ISO-9001:2015 certified since 2006 and our aerospace operations are certified to the stricter JISQ 9100 – 2016 (AS 9100D) standard. Application of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles control costs and inventory levels while quality is maintained through our cutting edge manufacturing facility, our experienced staff of engineers, technicians, and production crews, and one of the most extensive electromagnetic test facilities in the industry. Our experience and investment in quality allow us to guarantee to our customers that Cuming Microwave’s materials will perform as designed.

About Us

Cuming Microwave Corporation, part of PPG aerospace’s engineered materials division, is a globally recognized supplier of Microwave Absorbers, Radar Absorbers, Dielectric Materials, Anechoic Chambers, EMC Chambers for the Defense, Electronic, Telecom, Medical & Automotive Industries – A Complete Line of standard and custom EM Absorbers.

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