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Recent News
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 >>