MegaDiamond is founded in Provo, Utah, to commercialize synthetic diamond materials.
Smith International acquires MegaDiamond and adds diamond materials expertise to its drilling technology portfolio.
Schlumberger (now SLB) acquires Smith International, bringing MegaDiamond technology into the well construction portfolio.
During review of the planned ChampionX acquisition, SLB confirms that it will retain MegaDiamond to provide PDC cutters for drill bits and other industrial uses.
MegaDiamond PDC cutters, 3D cutters, and SPCD components are available through SLB.
For diamond cutter technologies previously offered under the MegaDiamond name, use the current product and category pages below to find PDC cutters, drill bits, and related well construction capabilities.
| Formerly offered by MegaDiamond |
Available today through SLB |
| Standard, flat, and cylindrical PDC cutters | Premium PDC cutters in multiple diamond grades, sizes, and configurations |
| Laser-shaped and direct-pressed 3D cutters | 3D cutters engineered for specific rock formations and geometrical requirements |
| SPCD components | Solid sintered diamond components in complex geometries and close tolerances |
| PDC cutting elements for drill bits | PDC cutter and PDC bit portfolios for drilling applications |
| Diamond products for other industries | PCD-tipped picks for road construction and diamond buttons and inserts for mining |
Yes. MegaDiamond polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters remain available through SLB. The portfolio includes premium PDC cutters, 3D cutters, and solid polycrystalline diamond (SPCD) components for drilling and other industrial applications.
Schlumberger (now SLB) acquired Smith International in 2010, bringing MegaDiamond technology into the well construction portfolio. In February 2025, SLB confirmed that it would retain MegaDiamond to provide PDC cutters for drill bits and other industrial applications.
MegaDiamond PDC cutters are engineered for onshore and offshore drilling, geothermal drilling, highly abrasive formations, and interbedded formations. Cutter configurations can be selected for specific rock types, thermal environments, lithologies, and wellbore profiles.
MegaDiamond PDC cutters are available in multiple diamond grades, standard sizes, and configurations, including standard, flat, cylindrical, and 3D cutters. This range enables cutter selection based on formation characteristics and drilling requirements.
MegaDiamond 3D cutters use laser-shaped or direct-pressed geometries engineered to improve cutting efficiency in specific rock formations. Cutter geometries can also be developed to address specific application requirements.
MegaDiamond solid polycrystalline diamond components are solid sintered diamond products manufactured in complex geometries with close tolerances. They provide high resistance to abrasion, erosion, and corrosion for demanding drilling and industrial applications.
For road construction, MegaDiamond PCD-tipped picks are designed for applications such as asphalt milling, reclaiming, resurfacing, stripe channel cutting, and rumble-strip milling. For mining, diamond buttons and dome inserts are available for percussion drilling, roller cone bits, and depth-of-cut-limiting applications in PDC bits.
Find premium PDC cutters, 3D cutter configurations, and SPCD components engineered for cutting efficiency, durability, and precise drilling control.
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