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August 20, 2020

Specialty Coating Systems moves to new Ireland facility with expanded capabilities

August 20, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it has moved its Parylene coating center in Ireland to a new 6,000 ft2 multi-purpose facility. The new address is: Unit 8, Willsborough Cluster Willsborough Industrial Estate Clonshaugh Business and Technology Park Dublin D17 T977, Republic of Ireland SCS’ new... Read More >>
August 17, 2020

Specialty Coating Systems to Host New Webinar on Sept. 1st: “Conformal Coating Protection of Critical Medical Technologies”

August 17, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar entitled, “Conformal Coating Protection of Critical Medical Technologies” will be presented by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology, and Dick Molin, Medical Market... Read More >>
July 9, 2020

Specialty Coating Systems to Host New Webinar: “Advanced Coating Technologies for IoT Sensors in Harsh Environments”

July 9, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar entitled, “Advanced Coating Technologies for IoT Sensors in Harsh Environments,” will be presented by Rakesh Kumar, Vice President of Technology, and Aaron Thomas, Director... Read More >>
April 27, 2020

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Machine Design Webinar

April 27, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar entitled, “Ultra-lightweight Parylenes Provide Robust Protection,” will be presented by Rakesh Kumar, Vice President of Technology, and Tim Seifert Aerospace & Defense Market Manager.... Read More >>
March 16, 2020

Specialty Coating Systems Statement Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 16, 2020 – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is actively monitoring the progression of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is heeding direction given by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local, regional and national governments.   Travel restrictions have been implemented for SCS employees.  Steps have been taken within our facilities, according to the respective threat level in... Read More >>
January 13, 2020

SCS Kicks off the New Year with a New Representative in Eastern Canada

January 13, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today announced that it has partnered with The JW Corporation. The company now represents the SCS’ PrecisionCoat line and cure systems in Eastern Canada. The JW Corporation is a privately held technical sales representation company servicing Canada’s high-tech manufacturing industry. Founded in 2017, Owner and... Read More >>
January 7, 2020

SCS Parylenes Provide IPX7, IPX8 Waterproof Protection

January 7, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it has conducted ingress protection testing on electronics coated with SCS Parylenes N, C, Parylene HT® and ParyFree® to support manufacturers. In response to the growing demand for Ingress Protection (IP)-rated products, many of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers... Read More >>
January 3, 2020

SCS to Showcase PrecisionCoat V at the IPC APEX EXPO

January 3, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced plans to exhibit at the 2020 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 4-6, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center. SCS will showcase its PrecisionCoat V, Ionograph SMD V and Parylene coating services in Booth #2913. Available in conformal coating, dispensing... Read More >>
December 16, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit ParyFree at CES

December 16, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce plans to exhibit in South Hall 4, Booth #36261 at CES, Jan. 7-10, 2020, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. CES has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation... Read More >>
November 16, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Tech Briefs Webinar on December 4th

November 26, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host a webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar entitled, “Enhance Product Design and Dependability with Advanced Coating Technologies” will be presented by Aaron Thomas, Director of Market Segments, and Lamar Young, Technical... Read More >>
September 24, 2019

SCS Material Application Valves: Engineered for Performance

September 24, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to introduce its new family of Material Application Valves for the PrecisionCoat line of spray coating and dispense systems. As an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of conformal coating systems, SCS continues to develop coating solutions that are highly reliable and focused... Read More >>
June 20, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems to Present Developments in Conformal Coatings for Tomorrow’s Advanced Technologies in upcoming Webinar

June 20, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host a webinar entitled “Developments in Conformal Coatings for Tomorrow’s Advanced Technologies” on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 2 p.m. EDT. Presented by SCS’s Dustin England, Sr. Polymer Chemist, and Dick Molin, Medical Market Manager, the webinar will... Read More >>
June 5, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Free Parylene Coatings Seminar

June 5, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it is holding a free half-day seminar “Parylene Coatings Provide Advanced Protection”. The seminar will be offered three times: October 14, 2019 in Pilsen, Czech Republic; October 16, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany; and October 17, 2019 in Weingarten, Germany. The... Read More >>
May 29, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems Receives Award at SMTA China East

May 29, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) China awarded Dr. Rakesh Kumar, VP of Technology, “The Best Presentation of Technology” for his presentation at the SMTA China East Vendor Conference. Dr. Kumar presented “A New Halogen-Free Parylene for Robust Performance of... Read More >>
May 16, 2019

SCS to Host new Webinar: “Robust, Lightweight Protection for Challenging Harsh Environments using Parylene Conformal Coatings”

May 16, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to host a new webinar on Wednesday, May 29 at 1 p.m. EDT. SCS’ Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager, and Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology, will present: “Robust, Lightweight Protection for Challenging Harsh Environments using Parylene Conformal Coatings”. The... Read More >>
April 25, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems to Co-Host Free Reliability of Circuit Assemblies Workshops

April 25, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems today announced that it will co-host the Reliability of Circuit Assemblies Workshops that will begin touring in May 2019. The workshops will feature experts from across the circuit assemblies community discussing topics that include cleaning, conformal coating, soldering materials, failure analysis, new IPC cleanliness testing standards,... Read More >>
February 25, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems Signs on New Representation for MI, OH and KY

February 25, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems today announced the appointment of Quality Associates as its newest manufacturers’ representative. Based in Michigan, the agency will represent SCS’ PrecisionCoat spray and dispense line, cure ovens and ionic contamination test systems in the states of Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. Quality Associates was started in 1990... Read More >>
January 8, 2019

Specialty Coating Systems Develops New Halogen-Free Parylene Coating

January 8, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce that the company has developed a new halogen-free variant of Parylene – ParyFree®. With a notable history of anticipating and responding to industry trends and regulations, SCS developed ParyFree in support of the global initiatives that continue to drive toward the elimination... Read More >>
November 15, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show

November 15, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems has announced plans to exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), scheduled to take place Jan. 8-11, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. The company will exhibit its Parylene coating services and technologies in Booth #62204. CES is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive... Read More >>
November 8, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems Goes to the High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference

November 8, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems today announced its participation at the High Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, scheduled to take place Nov. 13-15, 2018 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg in Il. Presented by IPC and SMTA, The Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference is attended by industry leaders and subject matter... Read More >>
October 26, 2018

SCS to Present “Solving Harsh Environment Protection Challenges with Parylene Coatings” during Tech Briefs Webinar

October 26, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a Tech Briefs webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar, entitled, “Solving Harsh Environment Protection Challenges with Parylene Coatings,” will be presented by SCS’ Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager, and Rakesh... Read More >>
September 18, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems to Present during Machine Design Webinar

September 18, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce that it will participate in the upcoming Machine Design Webinar on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar, entitled “An Advanced Conformal Coating Technology for Leading Edge Technologies,” will be presented by Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager,... Read More >>
September 10, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces New PrecisionCoat Automatic Quick Change at SMTAI

September 10, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems has announced plans to exhibit at SMTA International, scheduled to take place Oct. 16-17, 2018 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The company will provide demonstrations of its SCS PrecisionCoat Automatic Quick Change Feature (AQC) in Booth #331. The PrecisionCoat’s AQC feature allows... Read More >>
May 10, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems Announces New Dates for Educational Parylene Seminars in Malaysia and Singapore

May 10, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems today announced a date change for its upcoming free, educational Parylene conformal coating seminars. The Singapore seminar will now be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, and the seminar in Penang, Malaysia will take place Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Ultra-thin, pinhole-free Parylene conformal coatings offer beneficial... Read More >>
April 10, 2018

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Educational Parylene Seminars in Malaysia and Singapore

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce free, educational Parylene conformal coating seminars in Penang, Malaysia, on Monday, May 14, 2018, and in Singapore on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. These half-day seminars introduce Parylene conformal coatings and their beneficial properties for the medical device, electronics, transportation, defense and aerospace industries. An SCS... Read More >>
March 28, 2018

SCS to Exhibit Its MIL-I-46058 Qualified Parylene Conformal Coatings at DSA

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Booth 10490 at DSA Malaysia, scheduled to take place April 16-19, 2018 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. SCS will exhibit its Parylene conformal coatings, designed for the military, electronics, aerospace, automotive and medical device industries. Numerous components, including circuit... Read More >>
February 16, 2018

Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Tours SCS Facility to Promote WI Aerospace Industry

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch toured its facility on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, as part of her effort to showcase Wisconsin’s aerospace industry. Lt. Governor Kleefisch is Chairman of the Aerospace States Association, an advocacy group for the industry cluster when it comes... Read More >>
January 24, 2018

SCS Announces Conformal Coating Line-up for APEX

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce plans to exhibit in Booth #2307 at the 2018 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 27 – March 1, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center. The company will showcase its conformal coating line up, including the PrecisionCoat V, PrecisionCoat BT, Omegameter... Read More >>
December 4, 2017

SCS to Discuss How Ultra-Thin Conformal Coatings Increase the Reliability of Critical Electronics during PennWell Webinar

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a PennWell webinar on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. EST. SCS’ Tim Seifert, Military & Avionics Market Manager, and Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology, will present: “Ultra-thin, Lightweight Conformal Coating Protection Increases the Reliability of... Read More >>
October 10, 2017

Specialty Coating Systems Debuts New-Generation Omegameter SMD 650 Ionic Testing System

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) announced today the launch of the Omegameter SMD 650, the next-generation, software-controlled Omegameter ionic contamination test system. A self-contained system, the Omegameter is an industry standard for accurate, efficient and practical quality assurance testing. The system identifies the presence of ionic contamination on bare and assembled printed circuit... Read More >>
October 4, 2017

SCS to Exhibit at Compamed – Trade Fair for Suppliers and Manufacturers of Medical Technologies

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Stand F19.1 at Compamed, scheduled to take place November 13-16, 2017 in Düsseldorf. SCS will exhibit biocompatible Parylene conformal coatings for the medical device industry. At the show, SCS Medical Market Manager Dick Molin will present “Parylene Conformal Coatings... Read More >>
September 19, 2017

SCS Webinar to Address the Use of Parylene for Increased Reliability

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will conduct a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar, entitled, “The Use of Parylene as an Advanced Conformal Coating for Increased Reliability,” will be presented by SCS’ Dick Molin, Medical Market Manager, and Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.,... Read More >>
September 15, 2017

The Leader in Parylene Conformal Coatings Will Exhibit at Medtec China

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Booth M301 at Medtec China, scheduled to take place Sept. 20-22, 2017 at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. SCS will exhibit its Parylene conformal coatings, designed for the medical device, electronics, military, aerospace and automotive industries.... Read More >>
September 15, 2017

More Flexible Coating – See the SCS PrecisionCoat Tool Changer at SMTAI

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today announced plans to show the SCS PrecisionCoat Tool Changer at SMTA International scheduled to take place Sept. 19-20, 2017 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The flexible, advanced coating feature on SCS’ PrecisionCoat V platform will be available for demonstrations in Booth #1006. In the world... Read More >>
June 20, 2017

SCS to Present ‘Using Conformal Coatings to Mitigate System Failures’ during upcoming Webinar

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a Machine Design-sponsored webinar on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar, entitled “Using Conformal Coatings to Mitigate System Failures,” will be presented by SCS’ Tim Seifert, Military & Avionics Market Manager, and Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice... Read More >>
May 1, 2017

SCS to Present ‘Parylene Conformal Coatings: Increasing the Reliability of Complex Technologies’ during ASME Webinar

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a Mechanical Engineering-sponsored webinar on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar, entitled, “Parylene Conformal Coatings: Increasing the Reliability of Complex Technologies,” will be presented by SCS’ Dick Molin, Sr. Medical Market Specialist and Dustin England, Sr.... Read More >>
April 24, 2017

SCS Presents at the SMTA Contamination, Cleaning and Coating Conference in Amsterdam

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit and present during the SMTA Contamination, Cleaning and Coating Conference, scheduled to take place May 22-24, 2017, in Amsterdam. SCS will exhibit its industry-leading Parylene conformal coatings that protect a wide range of components and devices in the electronics, automotive,... Read More >>
April 19, 2017

SCS to Present Parylene Nanostructures and Coatings at IMAPS Micro/Nano-Electronics Packaging & Assembly

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the 2017 IMAPS Micro/Nano-Electronics Packaging and Assembly (MiNaPAD) Forum, scheduled to take place May 17-18, 2017, in Grenoble, France, at the WTC congress center. The company will exhibit its industry-leading Parylene conformal coatings and SCS Vice President of Technology... Read More >>
March 9, 2017

SCS to Exhibit Parylene Conformal Coatings at NEPCON China

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Booth 1A10 at NEPCON China, scheduled to take place April 25-27, 2017, at the Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center. SCS will exhibit their industry-leading Parylene conformal coatings, which protect a wide range of components and devices in... Read More >>
February 8, 2017

SCS Launches the PrecisionCoat BT Automated Coating/Dispensing System at IPC APEX

New compact system automates time-intensive manual coating and dispensing processes. (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will launch the new PrecisionCoat BT in Booth #2515 at the IPC APEX EXPO, taking place Feb. 14-16, 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center. Designed for companies looking to automate their... Read More >>
November 15, 2016

SCS to Present Ways to Improve the Reliability of Ultra-Thin Conformal Coatings during ASME Webinar on Dec. 1st

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in an ASME webinar on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar, entitled, “Ultra-thin Conformal Coatings: Improving Reliability for Innovative Technologies,” will be presented by SCS’ Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Vice President of Technology, and Lamar Young, Technical... Read More >>
November 8, 2016

SCS to Exhibit at the Compamed – Trade Fair for Suppliers and Manufacturers of Medical Technologies

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Stand H29.3 at Compamed, scheduled to take place November 14-17, 2016 in Düsseldorf. SCS will exhibit biocompatible Parylene conformal coatings for the medical device industry. At the show, SCS Sr. Medical Market Specialist Dick Molin will present “Parylene Conformal... Read More >>
November 7, 2016

The Leader in Parylene Conformal Coatings Will Exhibit at electronica in Germany

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will exhibit in Stand B1-106 at electronica, scheduled to take place November 8-11, 2016 at the Messe München. SCS will exhibit its Parylene conformal coatings, designed for the electronics, military, aerospace, automotive and medical devices industries. Numerous components, including circuit boards, sensors,... Read More >>
October 28, 2016

SCS to Host New Webinar: “Solve Demanding Environment Challenges with Parylene Conformal Coatings”

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased host a new webinar on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. EST. The webinar, entitled, “Solve Demanding Environment Challenges with Parylene Conformal Coatings,” will be presented by Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology, and Tim Seifert, Military & Avionics Market Manager, from SCS. Registration... Read More >>
September 13, 2016

Learn How Parylene Coatings Offer Superior Protection to Medical Devices at MEDTEC China

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will exhibit in Stand H206 at MEDTEC China, scheduled to take place October 26-28, 2016, in Shanghai. SCS will discuss its Parylene coating services and technologies for the medical industry. Ultra-thin, pinhole-free Parylene conformal coatings offer superior moisture, chemical and dielectric... Read More >>
August 30, 2016

SCS Sr. Medical Market Specialist to Host ‘Conformal Coatings for Tomorrow’s Medical Technologies’ Webinar Next Month

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that Sr. Medical Market Specialist Dick Molin will host a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. The webinar, entitled, “Conformal Coatings for Tomorrow’s Medical Technologies,” will discuss the chemistry and use of Parylene coatings, and how they differentiate themselves across the medical market. Registration for... Read More >>
August 25, 2016

SCS Offers More Coating Flexibility at SMTAI

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today announced plans to exhibit in Booth #629 at SMTA International, scheduled to take place September 27-28, 2016 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Company representatives will demonstrate the SCS Precisioncoat Tool Changer – a flexible, advanced coating feature on SCS’ Precisioncoat V platform. The... Read More >>
March 7, 2016

New SCS Precisioncoat Tool Changer Offers More Flexibility in Coating

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to introduce the new SCS Precisioncoat Tool Changer – a flexible, advanced coating feature on SCS’ Precisioncoat V platform. The Precisioncoat Tool Changer is a robust, motor-driven 5-axis system capable of selecting and hanging up to five valves and/or tools within a single program profile. Each... Read More >>
January 7, 2016

KISCO Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.

(Indianapolis, IN) – Today, KISCO Ltd., an international supplier of high-quality materials, products and services, has announced its acquisition of Specialty Coating Systems, Inc., a global leader in Parylene coating services and technologies. Both well-recognized brands, KISCO has been operating in the Parylene market for over 18 years with a strong background in materials science... Read More >>
October 21, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Webinar: Enhancing Medical Device Performance and Reliability with Parylene Conformal Coatings

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host an educational webinar entitled, “Enhancing Medical Device Performance and Reliability with Parylene Conformal Coatings” on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT. The webinar will be conducted by Dick Molin, Sr. Medical Device Specialist, and... Read More >>
October 7, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Present at IWLPC

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rakesh Kumar, VP of Technology,  will present at the International Wafer-Level Packaging Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Double Tree San Jose Airport Hotel in San Jose, CA.Dr. Kumar will present “A High Temperature Vapor Phase Polymer for Wafer-Level Packaging”... Read More >>
September 8, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Seminar in Munich on November 5th

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host a Surface Modification Seminar entitled, “Increasing Reliability through Advanced Conformal Coating Technology.” The seminar is scheduled to take place Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Hotel Gasthof zur Post in Munich, Germany. During the... Read More >>
August 28, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems’ Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D. to Present at SMTA International 2015

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) announces that VP of Technology Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., will present at SMTA International during the H4 Technical Session entitled ‘Electronics Ruggedization Through Coating’, scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 29 from 11:00am – 12:30pm at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Dr. Kumar will present his... Read More >>
August 25, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Co-Host Webinar with PennWell: “Harsh Environment Protection for Advanced Electronics and Components”

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host an educational webinar entitled, “Harsh Environment Protection for Advanced Electronics and Components” on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT. The webinar will be co-hosted with PennEnergy, Military & Aerospace Electronics and LEDs Magazine, and... Read More >>
July 22, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Webinar: “Component-Level Protection Increases Reliability of Advanced Technologies”

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host an educational webinar entitled, “Component-Level Protection Increases Reliability of Advanced Technologies” on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT. The webinar will be conducted by Rakesh Kumar, PhD, SCS Vice President of Technology, and Dick... Read More >>
June 26, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Webinar: “Ultra-thin Conformal Coatings: Enhancing Component Protection and Reliability”

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will host an educational webinar entitled, “Ultra-thin Conformal Coatings: Enhancing Component Protection and Reliability” on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT. The webinar will be conducted by Rakesh Kumar, PhD, SCS Vice President of Technology, and... Read More >>
May 14, 2015

Specialty Coating Systems to Promote Ultra-Thin, Pinhole-Free Parylene Conformal Coatings at the Sensor + Test Measurement Fair in Germany

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will exhibit in Stand 12-686 at the Sensor + Test Measurement Fair, scheduled to take place May 19-21, 2015 at Nürnberg Exhibition Centre in Nürnberg, Germany. SCS Electronics Market Manager Alan Hardy will also be presenting “Parylene Conformal Coatings for Enhanced... Read More >>
April 21, 2015

SCS Discussed Parylene Coatings at MTA in Singapore

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) recently exhibited at the 20th MTA Expo, which was co-located with Metrology Asia, in Singapore. Company representatives highlighted Specialty Coating Systems’ Parylene conformal coatings. Conformal coatings are commonly used in the electronics, automotive, defense, aerospace and medical device industries to protect components from their environments. They also are... Read More >>
March 13, 2015

SCS Will Debut the Latest Precisioncoat V Coating System at SMT/Hybrid/Packaging

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today announced they will be represented in two booths, 7A-321 and 7-159, at the upcoming SMT/Hybrid/Packaging show, scheduled to take place May 5-7 at the Messe in Nuremberg, Germany. SCS will debut its new Precisioncoat V conformal coating system in both booths. The SCS Precisioncoat V’s conformal coating... Read More >>
February 25, 2015

SCS Awarded for Ionograph® BT Series Contamination Test Systems at APEX

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) announces that it has been awarded a 2015 NPI Award in the category of Process Control Tools for its Ionograph® BT Series (bench top) contamination test systems. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 ceremony that took place at the San Diego... Read More >>
February 17, 2015

SCS microRESIST™ Featured in Medical Design

“Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in more deaths than AIDS, auto accidents and breast cancer combined in the United States. As a result, manufacturers are looking to antimicrobial coatings that are biocompatible, biostable, inert, non-toxic and can meet FDA compliance guidelines.”  An article covering SCS microRESIST™ Antimicrobial Parylene Technology was published in the February issue of... Read More >>
February 2, 2015

SCS Releases New Ionograph® Contamination Test Systems

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) introduces the new Ionograph® SMD V and Ionograph® BT Series (bench top) contamination test systems. The redesigned SCS Ionograph SMD V is the latest in SCS’ line of ionic contamination test systems and the SCS Ionograph BT Series is a redesign of the current I500M Benchtop Ionographs. The... Read More >>
January 26, 2015

SCS Introduces the Precisioncoat V Conformal Coating System

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to introduce its new Precisioncoat V conformal coating system. The Precisioncoat V, available in conformal coating, dispensing and/or potting platforms, offers maximum flexibility and efficiency for manufacturers. The SCS Precisioncoat V’s conformal coating and dispense valves move smoothly along the three axis system, with an option... Read More >>
January 19, 2015

SCS Will Debut the Latest Precisioncoat and Contamination Test Systems at APEX

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) will exhibit in Booth #3101 at the IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 24-26, 2015, at the San Diego Convention Center in California. SCS will debut its new Precisioncoat V conformal coating system, along with its new Ionograph® SMD V and Ionograph® BT Series (bench top)... Read More >>
January 8, 2015

SCS Webinar on Parylene Coatings for the Oil & Gas Industry Now Available

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems recently hosted an educational webinar entitled “Parylene Conformal Coatings for the Oil & Gas Industry” that is now available at www.SCSwebinars.com for on demand viewing. The webinar was presented by Tim Seifert, Senior Market Specialist. Conformal coatings are commonly used in the electronics, automotive, defense, aerospace and medical device industries to... Read More >>
October 9, 2014

Etek Europe’s Technology Days

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is excited to announce that they will be participating in Etek Europe’s Technology Days along with other leading experts including: Systronic, ViTrox Technologies, Robotas Techboliges, Nordson Dage, Aqueous Technologies, Juki Corporation and Deutche Leasing. The event will take place on October 15-16 in Timisora, Romania. SCS Equipment Manager Brad... Read More >>
October 2, 2014

SCS to Host Webinar on Conformal Coatings for Electronic Applications

Live webinar will take place on October 2 (in Asia) September 24, 2014 (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “Advanced Conformal Coating Technologies for Electronic Applications” on Wednesday, October 2, at 10 a.m. CST (China Standard Time). The webinar will be presented by Dick Molin, Sr. Market... Read More >>
September 17, 2014

New Webinar Released by SCS and Parylene Japan

Educational webinar provides information on the benefits of conformal coatings. September 17, 2014 — (Indianapolis, Indiana / Tokyo, Japan) – Specialty Coating Systems and Parylene Japan, LLC are pleased to announce that a new webinar is now available for viewing. The Japanese-language webinar provides an overview of conformal coatings, along with specific information on Parylene... Read More >>
May 20, 2014

New Speaker Joins the Designing Medical Devices Forum

Synergy Health rounds out the schedule with presentation on medical device sterilization 20 May 2014 (Indianapolis, Indiana) – We are pleased to announce the addition of Synergy Health to the 2nd Annual Designing Medical Devices Forum on 2 June 2014. Synergy Health joins co-sponsors Specialty Coating Systems, Oliver-Tolas, Zestron and NAMSA to provide a free... Read More >>
April 8, 2014

SCS Precisioncoat Demonstrations at SMT Hybrid Packaging

The Precisioncoat will be on display in Stands 7-419 and 9-203 April 8, 2014 – (Indianapolis, Indiana) – The SCS Precisioncoat will be on display at the upcoming SMT Hybrid Packaging show in Nuremberg, Germany. Demonstrations on the industry-leading conformal coating and dispensing system will be given throughout the show at the following stands: SmartRep... Read More >>
March 31, 2014

SCS to Host Webinar on Conformal Coatings for Innovative Technologies

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “Conformal Coatings Improve Reliability for Innovative Technologies” on Wednesday, December 10, at 3 p.m. CET (Central European Time). The webinar will be presented by Tim Dietrich, Sr. Customer Service Manager, and Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Vice President of Technology. This webinar will... Read More >>
March 24, 2014

SCS Debuts New Jetting Technology at APEX IPC Expo

SCS Precisioncoat Features New Highly Accurate Jet Technology in Booth 2153 March 24, 2014 – (Indianapolis, Indiana) – SCS is pleased to announce the availability of Jetting technology on the SCS Precisioncoat. SCS’ new jetting valve, which will be debuted at APEX IPC Expo, allows the Precisioncoat to dispense fluids quickly and accurately, offering superior... Read More >>
March 20, 2014

Second Annual ‘Designing Medical Devices’ Announced

Industry leaders meet to discuss device design issues at free one-day forum 20 March 2014 (Indianapolis, Indiana) –The second annual Designing Medical Devices Forum has been announced for 2 June 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany. Co-sponsored by Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), Oliver-Tolas, Zestron and NAMSA, the one-day seminar will educate engineers on various aspects of the... Read More >>
February 19, 2014

SCS Offers Educational Seminar in Costa Rica

Specialty Coating Systems invites you to a two-hour seminar offering industry expertise on coating with the unique polymer Parylene. This interactive presentation will present coating topics designed to address some of the most common medical device challenges, including issues associated with the increase in Healthcare-associated infections and how SCS microRESIST can effectively reduce microorganisms on... Read More >>
April 16, 2013

SCS Announces Relocation, Expansion of its Woking, United Kingdom, Facility

State-of-the-art facility increases SCS’ footprint in England Built to enable lean flow of operations as well as support future growth, the new Woking site features an updated, larger Class 10K cleanroom, increased space for part preparation and processing, and room for expansion. In addition to increased production floor space, the engineering, quality and meeting facilities... Read More >>
April 10, 2013

Industry-leading SCS Precisioncoat to be on Exhibit at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2013

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – The industry-leading SCS Precisioncoat spray coating and dispense system will be on exhibit at SMT Hybrid Packaging 2013 in Nuremberg, April 16-18, 2013. SCS Equipment Manager Brad Banfill will be available at the SmartRep stand, 7-419, to answer questions and assist in coating system demonstrations. Visitors are also invited to join a... Read More >>
March 18, 2013

Specialty Coating Systems Announces New Antimicrobial Parylene Technology

Breakthrough technology effectively eliminates microorganisms on devices. June 18, 2013 (Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce a significant breakthrough in Parylene coating technologies: SCS microRESIST™ Antimicrobial Parylene Technology. SCS microRESIST combines the benefits of Parylene with antimicrobial properties to effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms on coated devices and components. As healthcare-associated infections... Read More >>
March 18, 2013

Forum on ‘Designing Medical Devices’ Announced

Industry leaders meet to discuss device design issues at free one-day forum 18 September 2013 (Indianapolis, Indiana) – A new forum has been announced for 30 October 2013. Co-sponsored by Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), Oliver Tolas, Zestron, NAMSA and Amsonic, the one-day seminar, entitled “Designing Medical Devices: Advanced Solutions for Today’s Designers,” will educate engineers... Read More >>
March 12, 2013

Specialty Coating Systems Announces Additional AS9100C Certifications

Certification showcases company’s commitment to continuous improvement. February 12, 2013 — (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce the company has achieved AS9100 Revision C certification for its Parylene coating service centers in Austin, Texas, and Singapore. SCS received AS9100C certification for their coating facilities in California, Indiana, New Hampshire and Wisconsin... Read More >>
February 19, 2013

SCS Introduces New Thermal Cure System at APEX 2013

(Indianapolis, Indiana) Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce its new thermal cure system – the SCS Precisioncure TC. The easy-to-use system uses high volume forced convection heating to deliver efficient and reliable curing results. The Precisioncure TC is available with three or seven heating zones, featuring independent closed-loop blower speed control to ensure stable... Read More >>
February 5, 2013

SCS to Host CTEA Symposium on February 5, 2013

Specialty Coating Systems is sponsoring CTEA’s (Central Texas Electronics Association) Electronics Design & Manufacturing Symposium at its Austin coating facility on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The event includes speakers from Flextronics, Freescale Semiconductor, The Villhard Patent Group and Specialty Coating Systems. A tour of the facility and dinner are also included in the program. Questions... Read More >>
November 13, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Free Parylene Seminar in Malaysia

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce the offering of a free, educational Parylene seminar in Penang, Malaysia on Thursday, December 6, 2012. The free, one-day seminar introduces Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS technical specialist will present the seminar, which discusses Parylene... Read More >>
November 6, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Webinar on Coatings for Asian Audience

(Indianapolis, Indiana) –Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “Advances in Conformal Coatings: Enhancing Reliability of Innovative Technologies” on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 10 AM Hong Kong/Singapore/Kuala Lumpur time. Conformal coatings have been used in the electronics, automotive, defense, aerospace and medical device industries for many years in a number... Read More >>
October 31, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit Parylene Conformal Coatings at Electronica 2012

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting at electronica 2012, November 13-16, at the Messe München in Hall A2, Stand 112. SCS will be exhibiting Parylene conformal coating services and technologies to the crowd of attendees, which numbered over 72,000 in 2010. Ultra-thin and pinhole-free,... Read More >>
October 30, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Webinar on Coatings for Medical Devices

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Next week, Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “High Performance, High Quality Medical Device Coatings” on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 2:00 PM EST. Parylene coatings have been utilized in the medical device industry for well over 30 years. And yet, many people in the industry have... Read More >>
May 1, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems to open new coating facility in Austin

Open house for current and potential customers slated for May 10 INDIANAPOLIS – Specialty Coating Systems will host an open house for current and potential customers at its new Austin, Texas, facility on May 10. The addition of the 13,000-square-foot facility marks the first SCS location in Texas and 11th in the world. The open... Read More >>
April 12, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Webinar on Coating Technologies for Medical Devices

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting an educational webinar entitled “Innovative conformal coating technologies for advanced medical devices.” on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 9:00 ET (14:00 London, 15:00 Paris). The webinar will be presented by Lonny Wolgemuth, Sr. Market Specialist for Specialty Coating Systems. To register for the webinar, visit SCSwebinars.com.... Read More >>
April 10, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Free Parylene Seminars Throughout Europe

2012 Seminar locations include Frankfurt, Geneva and Stockholm 10 April 2012 (Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced its upcoming Parylene Seminar schedule. Frankfurt, Germany (Parylene for Pharmaceutical Applications): 26 June 2012Frankfurt, Germany (Parylene for All Applications): 27 June 2012Geneva, Switzerland Airport (Parylene for All Applications): 28 June 2012Stockholm, Sweden (Parylene for All... Read More >>
March 19, 2012

Specialty Coating Systems Announces Prestigious AS9100C Certification

New certification showcases company’s commitment to continuous improvement. March 19, 2012 — (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce the company has achieved AS9100 Revision C certification for its Parylene coating service centers in California, Indiana, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. Additionally, the company is now listed in the OASIS supplier database, a... Read More >>
November 10, 2011

SCS Announces New Coating Center in Austin, Texas

New facility expands SCS worldwide Parylene coating capabilities November 10, 2011 — (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce the expansion of its’ Parylene coating service operations into the South United States region. Build-out is underway for a new 13,000 square foot facility located in Austin, Texas. According to Tim Bender, SCS... Read More >>
November 1, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Webinar on Coatings for Medical Devices

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Next week, Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “High-Performance Coatings for Medical Devices” on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Coatings are utilized in the medical device industry to modify surfaces for many reasons, not the least of which is to provide or enhance the bio-acceptability of the device... Read More >>
October 5, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Announces Parylene Seminar in Heredia, Costa Rica

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced it will hold a Parylene seminar in Heredia, Costa Rica, on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The free educational seminar will introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS technical specialist will present the seminar, which discusses Parylene conformal coatings as a surface... Read More >>
October 1, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit Parylene Coatings at SEMICON® Taiwan

Company also will present lecture as part of Innovative Technology Center (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting in the LED Pavilion, Hall 1, Stand 3040, at SEMICON® Taiwan, September 7-9, 2011, at the Taipei World Trade Center. SCS will be exhibiting Parylene conformal coating... Read More >>
September 19, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Announces Parylene Seminar in Lyon, France

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced it will hold a one-day Parylene seminar in Lyon, France, on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The free educational seminar will introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS technical specialist will present the seminar, which discusses Parylene conformal coatings as a surface... Read More >>
June 19, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems to Host Webinar

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems will be hosting a free, educational webinar entitled “High Performance Conformal Coatings for OEM Applications” on Thursday, July 28, 2011. As devices and components become progressively smaller and increasingly complex, they present unique challenges for many OEM design teams. The issues aren’t just driven by project specifications and industry... Read More >>
June 1, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces AdPro Poly® Adhesion Promotion Technology

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to introduce a new adhesion promotion technology – SCS AdPro Poly®. AdPro Poly was specially engineered to solve the adhesion challenges of many polymeric materials, including polyimide (Kapton®) substrates, enabling Parylene coatings to provide long-term reliability and protection for innovative, complex technologies. In the electronics, medical device,... Read More >>
May 19, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit Parylene Coatings at SENSOR + TEST 2011

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting in Hall 12, Stand 656 at SENSOR + TEST 2011, June 7-9, at the Nürnberg Messe in Nürnberg, Germany. SCS will be exhibiting Parylene conformal coating services and technologies to the crowd of attendees, which numbered over 7,000... Read More >>
May 1, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Announces 2011 Parylene Seminars

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced its Spring 2011 Parylene Seminar schedule. The one-day seminars introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS technical specialist will present the seminars, which discuss Parylene conformal coatings as a surface modification solution for numerous material, component and device... Read More >>
April 25, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces SCS Parylene C-UVF™ Conformal Coating

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – At Avionics and Defence Europe 2011, Specialty Coating Systems has introduced a new technology, SCS Parylene C-UVF™, a coating that fluoresces under a specific spectrum of UV light, enabling customers to identify and verify that their components are protected with SCS Parylene. Traditional Parylene coatings are ultra-thin and optically clear, making identification... Read More >>
March 1, 2011

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit Parylene Coatings at Avionics Europe 2011

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting at Avionics and Defence Electronics Europe 2011, March 16-17 at the M.O.C. Event Centre in Munich, Germany. SCS will be exhibiting Parylene conformal coating services and technologies to the crowd of attendees in Stand D7. In addition to... Read More >>
November 3, 2010

SCS Precisioncoat Features New Potting Capabilities

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce that potting capabilities are now available on the SCS Precisioncoat spray coating and dispense system. The SCS Precisioncoat potting platform dispenses potting materials, including silicones, epoxies, urethanes, etc. in a wide variety of applications to seal, stabilize and/or protect applications throughout the automotive, electronics, energy,... Read More >>
November 2, 2010

Specialty Coating Systems Reschedules Brussels and Paris Seminars, Adds Date in Copenhagen

Conformal coatings have been used in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical device and military industries for many years for a variety of surface modification functions, including: Isolate/protect device surfaces from the environments to be encountered Provide thermal and electrical insulation – selectively or overall Improve lubricity… or conversely, reduce tackiness Stabilize/consolidate surfaces by micro-particle immobilization Reduce/eliminate... Read More >>
November 1, 2010

SCS To Present Webinar on High Performance Conformal Coatings

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – SCS is pleased to offer an interactive webinar that will address conformal coating challenges in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical device and military industries, and advancements that are being made to protect today’s innovations. It will focus on ultra-thin Parylene conformal coatings, their application and uses, and new developments in adhesion technologies.... Read More >>
September 28, 2010

SCS Launches New Features on Ionograph® Cleanliness Test Systems

New Features of system and software debut at Assembly & Automotive Technology Expo September 28, 2010 (Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to introduce new features on SCS Ionograph® ionic contamination test systems and PowerView software at the Assembly & Automation Technology Expo in Rosemont, Illinois, September 28-30, 2010. SCS Ionograph systems now... Read More >>
September 1, 2010

Specialty Coating Systems to Exhibit Parylene Coatings at Electronica 2010

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that the company will be exhibiting at electronica 2010, November 9-12 at the New Munich Trade Fair in Hall A2, Stand 112. SCS will be exhibiting Parylene conformal coating services and technologies to the crowd of attendees, which numbered over 70,000 in 2008. Ultra-thin... Read More >>
March 1, 2010

Specialty Coating Systems Announces 2010 Parylene Seminars

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) announced today its spring 2010 Parylene Seminar schedule. The one-day seminars introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS technical specialist will present the seminars, which discuss Parylene conformal coatings as a surface modification solution for numerous material, component and device... Read More >>
February 25, 2010

SCS Opens New Coating Center on Mainland Europe

New facility expands SCS worldwide Parylene coating capabilities (Plzeň, Czech Republic) – Specialty Coating Systems is pleased to announce the opening of their newest Parylene coating facility, located in Plzeň, Czech Republic, approximately 100 km southwest of Prague. According to Kevin Walker, Managing Director, Europe, “The new coating facility in Plzeň will meet the needs... Read More >>
August 19, 2009

Specialty Coating Systems Announces New Features on SCS Omegameter 600SMD

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce new features on its Omegameter 600SMD ionic contamination test system. The system, which determines the cleanliness of electronic components, assemblies with SMT devices and printed circuit boards, now features expanded test profile capabilities, storing up to 99 test profiles. Additionally, optional software gives users... Read More >>
June 1, 2009

Specialty Coating Systems Releases German Language Website

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS), the world leader in Parylene conformal coatings and technologies, announced today the launch of its German language website. Global visitors to the SCS website are now able to access the German site by visiting the homepage at www.scscoatings.com and selecting “Deutsch” in the “Select Language” drop-down, located in... Read More >>
March 1, 2009

SCS Presents at Fall “Innovation Briefs”

Specialty Coating Systems, the leader in Parylene conformal coating services and technologies, participated in educational presentations during the recent MD&M Midwest and MD&M Minneapolis expositions. Innovation Briefs, as introduced by Canon Communications, allow for a select group of exhibitors to present in a series of technical presentations, which are held within a dedicated space on... Read More >>
February 1, 2009

Specialty Coating Systems Announces New Features on Precisioncoat Spray and Dispense System

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced the availability of new features for its Precisioncoat spray and dispense system. The new features – programmable tilt and rotate, needle calibration and a vision system – join the system’s easy-to-use offline programming as options that help customers achieve maximum efficiency, flexibility and accuracy as they... Read More >>
January 10, 2009

SCS Parylene Offers Unmatched Protection for Maritime Electronics

(Indianapolis, Indiana) – As technologies continue to advance, electronic components and systems are finding endless applications in the maritime industry. This increased use is not without challenge as electronic components and systems must not only encounter harsh salt and fresh water environments, they must survive them … or face premature failure. For nearly 40 years,... Read More >>
January 3, 2009

Specialty Coating Systems Releases New Spin Coater Series

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to introduce the new SCS 6800 Spin Coater Series, an entry level spin coater designed with the same world-class quality and reliability that customers have come to expect from SCS products and services. The 6800 Spin Coater Series makes it simple to accurately apply liquid coating... Read More >>
January 1, 2009

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Parylene Seminars in France and Germany

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems announced today that it is offering a one-day seminar to introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS Market Specialist will present the Parylene Workshop which discusses Parylene conformal coatings as a surface modification solution for numerous material, component and device challenges.... Read More >>
December 19, 2008

Specialty Coating Systems announces new SCS Precisioncoat RTV

INDIANAPOLIS–Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) announces its latest precision coating and dispensing system – the SCS Precisioncoat RTV System.  The new system, designed to apply Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) materials, is controlled by proprietary SCS software on a Windows® XP operating system and is fully programmable, extremely precise and repeatable. RTV silicone adhesives and sealants... Read More >>
December 1, 2008

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Berwind Corporation

(Indianapolis, IN) – Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Berwind Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Berwind is a fifth-generation, family-owned private investment management company, with roots dating back to 1886. The company’s diversified portfolio is comprised of highly successful manufacturing and service companies which are all leaders in... Read More >>
October 1, 2008

Specialty Coating Systems Offers Parylene Seminar

(Indianapolis, Indiana) — Specialty Coating Systems announced today that it is offering a one-day seminar to introduce Parylene coating solutions for the medical device, electronics, automotive and aerospace industries. An SCS Market Specialist will present the Parylene Workshop to introduce Parylene conformal coatings as a surface modification solution for numerous material, component and device challenges.... Read More >>
September 19, 2008

Specialty Coating Systems Announces New Adhesion Promotion Technology

Indianapolis, Indiana – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce a new adhesion promotion technology, AdPro Plus™, specifically developed to improve adhesion of Parylene conformal coatings to various substrates. Developed by SCS’ industry-leading team of research and development engineers, AdPro Plus increases adhesion between Parylene coatings and various substrates. Strong adhesion of Parylene is... Read More >>
September 14, 2007

Specialty Coating Systems Acquires Parylene Japan K.K.

INDIANAPOLIS– Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) completed its acquisition of Parylene Japan K.K. (PJKK) on September 14, 2007. PJKK, a joint venture between SCS and Three Bond Co., Ltd., was established in 1990 to provide world-class Parylene conformal coating services and technologies in Japan. Sole ownership of PJKK enables SCS to leverage more of its... Read More >>
September 1, 2007

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces Precision IRT Curing Equipment

INDIANAPOLIS – Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) recently introduced the SCS Precision IRT, a new curing system designed to quickly and safely cure a wide variety of coatings using both convection and long-wave Infrared (IR) heat sources. The combination of both heat sources provides an energy-efficient process that is less expensive and faster to run than... Read More >>
December 19, 2006

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces Precisioncoat Spray Coating Systems

Systems provide coating accuracy and precision INDIANAPOLIS – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today introduced the SCS Precisioncoat and Precisioncoat EL spray coating systems. The systems precisely spray and dispense a variety of solvent-based, water-based and 100-percent solids coatings to printed circuit assemblies and other substrates with maximum precision and accuracy. The SCS Precisioncoat systems are... Read More >>
November 19, 2006

Specialty Coating Systems Introduces Precision UVC Cure Unit

UV cure unit mates seamlessly with SCS Precisioncoat systems INDIANAPOLIS – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) today introduced the SCS Precision UVC, an ultraviolet cure unit. The system offers tubular, full-spectrum UV curing in perfect integration with the SCS Precisioncoat or as a stand-alone system. When coupled with either the SCS Precisioncoat or SCS Precisioncoat EL,... Read More >>
June 19, 2006

Specialty Coating Systems Equipment Meets RoHS Requirements

European Union environmental directive takes effect July 1, 2006 INDIANAPOLIS -Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has confirmed that their equipment lines meet the requirements of the European Union’s Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive 2002/95/EC, which goes into effect July 1, 2006. SCS designs and manufactures industry-leading equipment, including: Conformal coating spray... Read More >>
May 19, 2006

Specialty Coating Systems Opens Costa Rica Facility

New facility expands SCS worldwide Parylene coating capabilities INDIANAPOLIS – Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. (SCS) has opened its newest Parylene coating facility in Heredia, Costa Rica. The 8,000-square-foot facility, located in the Global Park Free Zone, is the company’s first in Costa Rica and the tenth location worldwide. “We are pleased to be able to expand... Read More >>