# Covalent Acquires Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS), Expanding Its North-American Lab Partner Network > Sunnyvale, Calif. – Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Covalent, a leading provider of advanced analytical and metrology services, has acquired Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS), an Austin-based analytical services supplier. MAT-CS provides scientists and engineers with the techniques necessary to meet their materials analysis requirements by managing high-value materials testing via a nationwide network of laboratories. […] Source: https://covalent.com/news/covalent-acquires-materials-characterization-services-mat-cs-expanding-its-north-american-lab-partner-network/ Updated: 2026-01-13T23:53:12+00:00 --- ![](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif/covalent.com/wp-content/themes/covalent/assets/images/blog-default-banner.jpg) ![](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif/covalent.com/wp-content/themes/covalent/assets/images/blog-mobile-banner.jpg) # Covalent Acquires Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS), Expanding Its North-American Lab Partner Network Aug 20 2025, 4:04 pm ![covalent metrology acquires materials](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif/covalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/covalent-metrology-acquires-materials-characterization-services-mat-cs-1-1-1024x409.png) Sunnyvale, Calif. – Thursday, August 21, 2025 – [Covalent](/), a leading provider of advanced analytical and metrology services, has acquired Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS), an Austin-based analytical services supplier. MAT-CS provides scientists and engineers with the techniques necessary to meet their materials analysis requirements by managing high-value materials testing via a nationwide network of laboratories. The combination merges MAT-CS’s 16-year legacy of expert project management and extensive partner-lab relationships with Covalent’s state-of-the-art Silicon Valley laboratory and deep bench of experts. Together, the teams will offer customers unmatched access to a broad spectrum of techniques, instruments and scientific expertise. “Covalent’s vision has always been to make the best materials analysis available to all our customers by offering a compelling suite of products and solutions,” said Craig Hunter, Founder & CEO of Covalent. “Scott Baumann and the MAT-CS team share that mission. By uniting our in-house capabilities with MAT-CS’s unrivaled partner-lab network, we can now solve more problems for more customers—quickly, collaboratively and at any scale.” MAT-CS will operate as “MAT-CS, a Covalent Company.” Scott Baumann, MAT-CS’s Founder and majority owner, will join Covalent as Vice President of Lab Partnerships and Engagement, continuing to lead MAT-CS while accelerating integration with Covalent’s digital platform and expanding presence in the material science marketplace. “For decades, MAT-CS has prided itself on matching each project with the right lab and the right experts,” said Scott Baumann, Founder of MAT-CS. “Joining Covalent unlocks a wealth of new scientific resources for our customers and connects us closely to Covalent’s best-in-class Sunnyvale laboratory, while creating new opportunities for our partner labs. I’m thrilled to help build a unified network that sets a new standard for service in our industry.” ## About Covalent [Covalent](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4392259-1&h=1048741710&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcovalentmetrology.com%2F&a=Covalent+Metrology) is a leading provider of analytical services and digital metrology solutions, offering cutting-edge characterization techniques for clients across 30+ industries. The company is dedicated to advancing materials science by providing high-quality data, expert insights, and streamlined access to world-class analytical instrumentation. ## About Materials Characterization Services (MAT-CS) Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, [MAT-CS](https://mat-cs.com/) specializes in brokering complex analytical projects to a curated set of laboratories and technical experts across North America. The company has built a reputation for rapid response, methodical vendor selection and white-glove customer service. **Media Contact:** Sophia Attaf Director of Marketing Covalent [marketing@covalent.com](mailto:marketing@covalent.com) Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, insights, and breakthroughs - delivered straight to your inbox.