ABOUT SOMOS IWT
Engineering Precision Across Generations
From Diamond Wire Technology to SOMOS IWT, our Colorado Springs operation carries forward decades of engineering, manufacturing, and application expertise in precision diamond wire slicing.
WHO WE ARE
Precision Slicing Expertise Built Across Decades
SOMOS IWT designs and manufactures advanced diamond wire slicing systems for demanding material and production environments. From application development through installation and service, we support customers with equipment engineered for accuracy, repeatability, and process control.
Based in Colorado Springs and part of the SOMOS family of companies, our team combines decades of diamond wire technology experience with responsive North American engineering, manufacturing, and technical support.
Our focus is helping customers achieve controlled cuts, reduced material loss, consistent surface quality, and reliable production performance.
WHAT WE BUILD
Precision Slicing Systems for Demanding Applications
SOMOS IWT develops single-wire, multi-wire, and custom slicing systems engineered around material characteristics, production requirements, and process-control objectives.
SINGLE-WIRE SYSTEMS
Controlled Precision for Specialized Cuts
Precision slicing platforms for research, development, specialty production, and applications requiring controlled material removal and flexible process setup.
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MULTI-WIRE SYSTEMS
Repeatable High-Throughput Slicing
Multi-wire platforms engineered to produce multiple cuts with consistent geometry, repeatable process control, and efficient material utilization.
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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
Equipment Built Around the Application
Application-specific machines, tooling, automation, and process solutions developed around unique materials, geometries, and production requirements.
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CONTRACT CUTTING SERVICES
Precision Cutting Without the Equipment Investment
SOMOS IWT provides contract cutting and application-development services for customers requiring precision slices, material evaluation, process development, or limited production without purchasing dedicated equipment.
Our team can evaluate material behavior, establish cutting parameters, develop fixtures, and produce controlled sample or production cuts using advanced diamond wire technology.
OUR HERITAGE
A Continuous Legacy of Precision Slicing Expertise
Since the 1980s, the Colorado Springs organization behind SOMOS IWT has helped advance precision diamond wire slicing technology for semiconductor, optics, electronics, permanent magnet, and advanced-material applications.
Through Diamond Wire Technology, Diamond Materials Technology, Innov Wire Technology, and now SOMOS IWT, the operation has maintained a continuous focus on engineering, manufacturing, application development, modernization, service, and customer support.
The company names have changed, but the engineering knowledge, customer relationships, and commitment to diamond wire technology have continued in Colorado Springs.
1980s–2009
Diamond Wire Technology (DWT)
Founded in Colorado Springs, Diamond Wire Technology pioneered advanced diamond wire saw technology and established a global reputation for precision slicing solutions serving semiconductor, optics, electronics, and advanced-material industries.
2009–2017
Diamond Materials Technology (DMT)
Following its acquisition by Meyer Burger, the Colorado Springs operation continued developing and manufacturing advanced diamond wire and fixed-abrasive slicing systems under the Diamond Materials Technology name.
2017–2021
Innov Wire Technology (IWT)
Innov Wire Technology continued the Colorado Springs engineering tradition by designing, supporting, and modernizing precision diamond wire saws while preserving decades of technical expertise and customer relationships.
2021–Present
SOMOS IWT
In 2021, the SOMOS Group acquired the business assets of Innov Wire Technology and established SOMOS IWT to continue this Colorado Springs engineering heritage. Today, SOMOS IWT designs, manufactures, services, modernizes, and supports advanced diamond wire slicing systems while also providing contract cutting and application-development services.
OUR GLOBAL NETWORK
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Across North America and Europe
As part of the SOMOS family of companies, SOMOS IWT combines responsive U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing, application development, and customer support with a broader European network of technical, manufacturing, and process-development capabilities.
North American Operations
NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
SOMOS IWT
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing, application development, and customer-support operation for SOMOS diamond wire slicing systems.
- Manufacturing
- Research and development
- Process and product development
- Technical support
- Sales and administration
COLORADO SPRINGS
SOMOS CST
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Supports research, process development, technical activities, and administrative functions within the North American SOMOS organization.
- Research and development
- Process and product development
- Technical support
- Sales and administration
European Network
SWITZERLAND
SOMOS Nanotec / Somtec CH
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Swiss manufacturing, engineering, process-development, and technical-support operation within the SOMOS network.
- Manufacturing
- Research and development
- Process and product development
- Technical support
- Sales and administration
FRANCE
SOMOS SAS — Poitiers
Poitiers, France
European manufacturing, engineering, process-development, and customer-support operation.
- Manufacturing
- Research and development
- Process and product development
- Technical support
- Sales and administration
FRANCE
SOMOS SAS — Chambéry
Chambéry, France
European technical-support and administrative location supporting SOMOS customers and operations.
- Technical support
- Sales and administration