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SCS Expands European Capabilities to include Liquid Coating Services
SCS is pleased to announce the integration of liquid coating capabilities into its European facility in Woking, England. This expansion enables SCS to effectively meet the growing demand for liquid coating solutions in Europe, further enhancing its position as a leading provider of advanced conformal coating services. SCS is committed to delivering exceptional quality and... Read More >>
Conformal Coatings Provide Barrier Protection to Batteries Across Markets
The environments in which batteries are being used are continuously evolving. Due to the rapid advancement of the technology, battery usage is growing at an exponential rate. Many medical implantable devices, drones, stationary energy storage, advanced defense and aerospace technologies and hearables depend on batteries for successful operation. As new applications for batteries are being... Read More >>
Eliminating PFAS Concerns in Balloon Catheter Manufacturing with Parylene-Coated Mandrels
The reliable manufacture of balloon catheters is a key process behind a number of critical medical treatments that include balloon angioplasty, stent and drug delivery, transcatheter aortic valve implantation, atherectomy, renal denervation and laser balloon angioplasty, among others. These minimally-invasive procedures have greatly improved quality of life, increased patient safety and recovery times, and lowered... Read More >>
How Parylene Improves the Internet of Things
The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the growing interactive capabilities of intelligent networks of processing systems. As these systems increasingly communicate with one another, they propel advanced smart automation across various industries, including: More practically, IoT products have already encompassed such everyday instruments as asset tracking devices, industrial; machine controls, personal fitness... Read More >>
Nanocoatings for Electronics
The significance of polymeric conformal coatings in safeguarding printed circuit boards (PCBs) from functional impediments like dust, corrosion, moisture, and temperature fluctuations is widely recognized. What may be less apparent is that as electrical components in PCBs shrink, conventional conformal films are proportionally less effective for certain coating purposes. With the emergence of microelectromechanical systems... Read More >>
Automotive Conformal Coatings: Silicone vs Parylene
Conformal coatings have long played a crucial role in protecting printed circuit boards (PCBs) and vital automotive electronics from challenging conditions. Their significance in automotive design and manufacturing has only grown over time. Delicate electronic components and their connections necessitate shielding to ensure consistent performance. By adapting to the topographies of PCBs, these coatings insulate... Read More >>
Parylene and Ruggedization
Ruggedized products are designed to operate reliably in the harshest conditions imaginable. From embedded systems tailored for military applications to specialized research mobile computers and aerospace industry components, these items are built to endure excessive moisture, aridity, severe temperatures, intense vibrations, strong winds, and even the absence of atmosphere. The internal components of these products... Read More >>
How Long does Parylene Coating Last?
The stability and insulation properties of Parylene conformal coating are critical for the reliable operation of electronic devices throughout their lifetime (PCBs, MEMS, sensors, implants and so on.). The failure mechanism of the conformal coating layers is known to be due to pore formation, blistering, delamination and thinning or pinhole formation due to dielectric breakage... Read More >>
Updates on Conformal Coating and Tin Whiskers
Electrically conductive tin whiskers, though not fully understood, are crystalline structures measuring between 1-2 mm. These structures can emerge from surfaces where tin serves as the final finish, with surfaces treated with electroplated tin being particularly prone to whisker growth. While first observed in the 1940s, a definitive solution to prevent their growth remains elusive,... Read More >>
Different Types of Parylene
Parylene, a widely used term for Poly-para-xylylene, creates a protective plastic film when coated on substrate surfaces. This coating process is carried out using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) in a vacuum environment, where the gas is applied to specific substrate surfaces. Parylene films offer remarkable versatility, protecting substrates with a reliable barrier against acids, caustic... Read More >>
