Business Organization and Purpose

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 1. Business Organization and Purpose

SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (“SCI”, ”we” or the “Company”), formerly Superconductive Components, Inc., an Ohio corporation, was incorporated in 1987. The Company operates in one segment as  a global supplier and manufacturer of advanced materials for Physical Vapor Deposition (“PVD”) Thin Film Applications. The Company is focused on specific markets within the PVD industry (Photonics, Thin Film Solar, Thin Film Battery and Transparent Electronics).  Substantially, all of the Company’s revenues were generated from domestic customers.  Approximately 96% and 86% of the revenues during 2013 and 2012, respectively, were from products sold in the Photonics market.  Through partnerships with end users and Original Equipment Manufacturers the Company develops innovative customized solutions enabling commercial success.