Rugged electronics and conformal coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Thu, Jun 7, 2012

With an increased military presence throughout the world, as well as our dependence on electronics for critical functions, it is no surprise the defense and electronics industries are turning to ruggedized electronics.  The market has expanded to over $500 million dollars through the end of 2011.

Silicone Conformal Coating offers many benefits

Posted by Sean Horn on Mon, Jun 4, 2012

Silicone conformal coating is becoming an increasingly popular choice for conformal coating applications.  Because of its high temperature capabilities, moisture protection, and ease of application/rework, people are strongly considering silicone coatings for their projects.

Automated Conformal Coating Spray Robot Issues

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 1, 2012

There are many benefits to using a spray robot for conformal coating.  As always, there are some potential issues that need to be addressed prior to committing to a spray robot such as the MACCS 400. One potential issue with considering selective conformal coating with a robotic conformal coating system is misaligned components on the […]