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Educational Opportunities in Conformal Coating Technologies

September 12, 2024
A large audience sits in rows of chairs, facing a person standing and presenting on conformal coatings technologies in front of a bright, white screen.

As a global leader in conformal coating technologies, SCS offers numerous opportunities to explore the different conformal coatings available and their advantages for applications across various industries, including aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive and medical devices. Below is a summary of recent and upcoming events.

SCS Presents at Future of EV Charging Conference

On July 17, 2024, SCS Electronics and Automotive Market Segment Manager Brent Frizzell presented at the 16th Annual Propulsion Strategies for the 21st Century: The Future of EV Charging. The conference explored some of the key challenges EVs are facing, including range anxiety, charging infrastructure, reliability and charging time. Brian J. Chislea, Technical Service and Development Scientist for Dow Consumer Solutions, co-presented with Frizzell to discuss their recent research on the need for EV charger standards.

During the presentation, “Alignment of Electronics Industry Standards with EV Charging Station Reliability”, Frizzell and Chislea discussed the reliability challenges facing EV charging stations today as well as possible solutions. They highlighted that charging infrastructure reliability difficulties can be solved by adhering to IPC design standards and by utilizing conformal coatings like silicone or Parylene to protect these electronic systems from harsh environmental conditions, including moisture and corrosion.

Coating Solutions for Critical Medical Technology

SCS exhibited at Medical Manufacturing Asia, which took place from September 11-13, 2024, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. At the show, the SCS team presented “Coating Solutions for Critical Medical Technology” in the IVAM Forum: High-tech for Medical Devices.

Medical manufacturers depend on conformal coatings to provide critical medical technologies with essential protective properties. Among the most desired attributes of these coatings are biocompatible barrier protection and electrical insulation. This presentation provided an overview of the different coating options available to meet the specific needs of each medical application, including Parylene, liquid, atomic layer deposition (ALD) and plasma coatings.

Advanced Coating Solutions for Corrosion Protection and Reliability of Electronics

SCS recently exhibited at Electronica India, held September 11-13, 2024, at the India Expo Centre. During the show, SCS Vice President of Technology Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D. presented “Advanced Coating Solutions for Corrosion Protection and Reliability of Electronics” in the Innovation Forum.

Electronic components are often faced with tough operating conditions that can lead to corrosion. Circuit boards, sensors, LEDs and other components must regularly withstand exposure to moisture, chemicals and corrosive fluids and vapors. To ensure their durability, exceptional protection against corrosion and water damage is essential. This presentation offered an opportunity to learn how advanced conformal coatings offer an ideal solution, providing necessary protection and enhancing the reliability of electronics in harsh environments.

UPCOMING: Protecting Advanced Technologies with Conformal Coatings

On October 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, SCS will participate in a webinar hosted by the SAE Media Group titled “Protecting Advanced Technologies with Conformal Coatings”.

Engineers are tasked with designing products that prioritize performance and reliability. As technologies face increasingly harsh operating conditions, today’s most advanced industries utilize conformal coatings to protect components, assemblies and devices. This webinar will examine a comprehensive range of coating solutions, including liquid, Parylene, plasma and atomic layer deposition (ALD) coatings and will review the unique features and benefits they offer, enabling engineers to select the best coating to protect their specific applications. To register, click here.

UPCOMING: Conformal Coating Choices for Advanced Medical Devices

SCS will be exhibiting at COMPAMED, which will take place at Messe Dusseldorf, November 11-14, 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend SCS’ presentation “Conformal Coating Choices for Advanced Medical Devices” in the IVAM Forum: High-tech for Medical Devices.

Today’s advanced medical technologies depend on conformal coatings for essential protection and reliable performance. This presentation will explore the beneficial properties that conformal coatings provide medical devices and components, such as biocompatibility, biostability, electrical insulation and effective moisture and chemical barriers, making them ideal for a range of devices including electrosurgical and endoscopic instruments, infusion systems, fluid warmers, IV components, pacemakers, neurostimulators and sensors. To learn more, visit compamed-tradefair.com.

To speak with an SCS sales engineer to learn more about how conformal coatings can help protect your innovative devices, contact SCS.

Global Coverage Issue 99, Summer 2024


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