Military electronic targeting and infrared countermeasure systems use beryllium components, as do advanced missile and radar navigation systems. Beryllium is also a staple material in Apache helicopters, fighter aircraft and tanks, surveillance satellites, and aircraft landing gear components. Cutting edge computer and laser technology owes much to beryllium. As computers get smaller, lighter and faster, a combination of beryllium and copper is often the only material that enables the computer industry to meet the demands placed on microprocessor connectors. For ultra-high speed optical laser scanners used in copy machines, photo separators and airport luggage handling, there is no competitive substitute for beryllium.
Beryllium plays a critical role in ensuring our health and advancing our world.
The quality of our lives and the safety of our environment are immeasurably improved thanks to this unique, indispensable metal.