Management characterized Materion as a 'critical enabler' of the AI ecosystem, supplying foundational materials for data centers, high-speed connectivity, and next-generation energy systems.The company exited the quarter with its highest backlog in history, up 20% year-over-year, fueled by a 50% increase in aerospace and defense order rates.Performance Materials experienced temporary year-over-year weakness due to shipment timing and the ramp-up of precision clad strip production following previous quality ...