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Transparent polymers offer optical clarity and the ability to transmit light. With various applications across various industries, these polymers have gained popularity for their..
What is Parylene? Is it Right For My Project? Parylene forms high-performance thin-film coatings. There are several types, like Parylene N, C, and D. Each has unique chemical..
Parylene coatings are known for robust protection from liquids, corrosion, chemicals, and strong electrical activity at a fraction of the thickness of alternative coatings, such..
Wearable devices provide insight and convenience to consumers through activity tracking and biometric data that they can easily access through a wearable app. But many wearable..
IoT sensors aggregate and send data to IoT dashboards, simplifying critical, complex decisions quickly. One key area where this is particularly true is the utilization of sensor..
It’s a Small World, After All The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, an unprecedented increase approaching fast. This looming surge will compound our..
Consumer requests for waterproofing made possible with HZO Technology Draper, UT – August 17, 2016 – HZO Inc., the total solutions leader in liquid and environment protection..
A few months back, we were contacted with news of an amazing man in Ireland who was going to attempt to break a world record- so we jumped at the chance to do our part in..
Transparent polymers offer optical clarity and the ability to transmit light. With various applications across various industries, these polymers have gained popularity for their unique properties and versatility. Common transparent polymer types include acrylics, polycarbonates, parylenes, and polyurethanes. The molecular arrangement and morphology of transparent polymers play a crucial role in their transparency. Transparent polymers typically comprise transparent monomers that polymerize to form a solid material. A uniform and amorphous structure is of paramount importance in achieving optical clarity.
Applications of Transparent Polymers in Various Industries
Optics and Optical Devices
Transparent polymers are extensively used to produce lenses, optical fibers, LEDs, and displays. Due to their excellent optical clarity and refractive properties, these polymers contribute to the functionality and performance of these devices. They enable the transmission and manipulation of light, essential for achieving optimal performance in optics and optical devices.
Coatings and Films
Transparent polymer coatings and films are widely used for various applications, including protection, durability, and aesthetic enhancement. These coatings and films are applied on glass, metals, and electronics surfaces to provide a protective layer while maintaining transparency. Transparent polymer coatings and films also resist scratches, chemicals, and UV radiation.
Renewable Energy
They play a significant role in the fabrication and encapsulation of solar panels. They are transparent encapsulant materials that allow sunlight to be absorbed and transmitted to the photovoltaic cells within the solar panels. Transparent polymers help maximize the efficiency of solar panels by ensuring optimal light absorption and transmission.
Biomedical Applications
These polymers are extensively used in biomedical imaging, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering. They enable clear visualization in imaging techniques and provide a platform for developing advanced drug delivery systems.
Displays and Electronics
Some of these polymers play a crucial role in the development of touch screens, flexible displays, and transparent conductive films used in electronics. They enable light transmission while providing electrical conductivity, making them essential components in the construction of displays and electronic devices. They also contribute to the production of sleek and high-performance electronic devices.
Coating Material Selection
Transparency, durability, and versatility make these polymers ideal for numerous applications. Transparent polymers enable technological advancements and enhanced user experiences from optical lenses to display screens. If you require this type of coating material for your product design and would like to speak to an engineer, HZO can help. Reach out today. Or, you can stay and read more about coating properties, including thermal conductivity, linear coefficient of expansion, and glass transition temperature.
Parylene forms high-performance thin-film coatings. There are several types, like Parylene N, C, and D. Each has unique chemical traits for different uses. Across all types, Parylene has excellent dielectric strength and unmatched barrier properties. The coatings resist corrosive gases, moisture, and solvents, ensuring product longevity.
Parylene coatings provide seamless coverage that is defect- and pinhole-free. The CVD process polymerizes and deposits them onto components at around room temperature. The coatings are free of defects and pinholes, which are ideal for critical applications where reliability and performance matter. Parylene is used in medical devices, aerospace parts, and advanced electronics for these reasons.
Why Do Engineers Use Parylene Coating?
Parylene is a unique conformal coating. Its properties give it superior performance in many applications. Parylene coating is recognized for its impressive dielectric properties, providing exceptional electrical insulation. It can work well in many electrical and electronic contexts, protecting against short circuits and other hazards.
Parylene also exhibits robust chemical resistance, preserving components in corrosive environments. Chemical agents find it hard to penetrate Parylene's molecular structure. This ensures the longevity and reliability of coated devices.
Another notable attribute is Parylene's moisture and vapor protection. Parylene forms a seamless barrier when applied, defending against water and moisture ingress. Preventing such contamination is vital to keeping components functional. This is especially true for those in high-humidity areas or subject to sudden temperature changes.
Then there is Parylene's thermal stability. Parylene's composition lets it withstand extreme temperatures. The coating keeps its physical and chemical properties across a wide range. Parylene can endure both the bitter cold of cryogenics and the intense heat of aerospace engines.
Parylene's versatility makes it more than just a protective coating. It is a strategic ally for industries where durability and performance are vital. Parylene-coated components work well. They are safe from environmental damage. Thus, using Parylene as a protective solution is not just a preference. It is a choice based on its proven ability to protect and preserve.
In electronics protection, Parylene is a shield against moisture and threats. The coating protects sensitive circuits from humidity, corrosive gases, and contaminants. Everyday devices, from smartphones to satellites, benefit from such defense. It ensures they work and last longer.
Why is Parylene Used in the Medical Industry?
Within the medical industry, Parylene's biocompatibility and chemical resistance make it indispensable. Parylene creates a barrier between the device and the body, making medical treatments safer and more reliable.
Parylene can make UAVs more lightweight, improving battery performance. Also, Parylene protects PCBs and components from humidity, weather hazards, and pollution.
Parylene improves the reliability of electronics exposed to high temperatures and abrasive conditions. Its chemical resistance helps automotive electronics withstand oils, cleaning fluids, and antifreeze. Parylene is also a green coating compliant with Prop 65, REACH, and RoHS.
Watch a video about why automotive OEMs use Parylene:
Why is Parylene used in LED Systems?
Parylene keeps LED brightness and color consistent over time and protects outside displays from weather damage. The thin coatings make it easier to mount displays as well.
In the military, Parylene coatings protect advanced defense equipment. They ensure mission-critical applications remain reliable in tough conditions. Parylene meets the MIL-I-46058C specification.
Parylene makes gadgets more durable. It helps them resist wear and tear from daily use. Consumer electronics manufacturers can use Parylene coatings to meet any IP rating.
Different applications need different Parylene types. Each has unique properties, suitable for various uses. Manufacturers might choose Parylene N for electronics needing a dielectric layer. Parylene C is better where moisture and gas ingress are concerned. Parylene D, though less popular, can withstand high temperatures Parylene N and C can't.
Parylene N
Parylene N can penetrate and coat minute spaces effectively. This feature creates coatings that can evenly cover complex shapes on electronic parts. Parylene N has no chlorine atoms in its molecular structure, and the coating has a high dielectric strength.
- High dielectric strength - Excellent crevice penetration - Good for delicate electrical components
Parylene C
Parylene C has a chlorine atom, altering its properties. This change gives Parylene C lower moisture and gas permeability. With enhanced barrier properties, Parylene C protects medical devices from bodily fluids and sterilization.
- Superior moisture and gas resistance - Good for corrosion protection - Often used for medical equipment
Parylene D
Also, we encounter Parylene D. It has two chlorine atoms in its structure. This constitution gives Parylene D greater thermal stability than Parylene N and C, useful in high-temperature applications. But, Parylene D is less commonly used than its counterparts. Its applications can be specific and rare.
- Greater thermal stability - Good for high-temperature environments - Narrower range of applications
Why Choose Parylene Over Other Conformal Coatings?
Parylene has distinct differences from other coatings like silicon and epoxy. Parylene's unique chemical vapor deposition process gives it a 100% conformal coating. This provides a strong barrier against moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. This contrasts with silicone coatings. They are usually applied by brushing, dipping, or spraying. These methods can cause inconsistencies in coating thickness and performance.
Durability, too, distinguishes Parylene from other coatings. Parylene's strong molecular structure makes it durable under stress. This gives it a long lifespan. Meanwhile, epoxy coatings are strong but can become brittle over time. They also lack Parylene's ability to stay elastic and flexible in varying temperatures.
When you need ultra-thin, uniform coatings, Parylene is often best. It can coat at micron-level thicknesses without compromising coverage or protection. This lets manufacturers meet design specs without adding weight or changing dimensions. Also, Parylene's biocompatibility makes it vital for medical device coatings that will contact bodily tissues or fluids.
Silicone and epoxy coatings work well in many uses. But, they may not meet the strict standards in aerospace and medical industries. There, even the smallest failure can have catastrophic results. In such cases, choosing Parylene proves its unmatched performance in critical uses.
Bottom Line – Is Parylene Right for My Application?
Should you use Parylene for your next project? First, ask yourself how much you value reliability and performance. Then, answer the question.
Consider Parylene when failure is not an option.
Parylene may also be your best bet when you need lightweight protection. This includes aerospace and automotive markets that must support fuel efficiency.
Some products do not need such strong barrier properties and corrosion resistance. It's not necessary to ruggedize all devices. In these cases, it would raise costs, delay new products, and serve no purpose.
It is not always necessary to achieve critical, reliable protection. But when it is, Parylene coatings are the best defense. Have questions? Speak to an engineer.
Watch the webinar about Parylene’s proven corrosion resistance.
Parylene coatings are known for robust protection from liquids, corrosion, chemicals, and strong electrical activity at a fraction of the thickness of alternative coatings, such as acrylics, epoxies, silicones, and urethanes. Additionally, Parylene is biocompatible, with beneficial optical properties, and delivers superior protection at 50% thickness of conventional coatings, such as acrylic conformal coating or epoxy. However, the perceived cost of Parylene dimer and Parylene labor costs, compared to other conformal coatings, can give design teams hesitation as they consider incorporating high-reliability protection into their project.
Despite its proven performance, many perceive Parylene coating as challenging and expensive to apply. Therefore, one assumption is that it is only appropriate in extreme mission-critical situations, such as military, medical, or aviation applications. Other common misconceptions about Parylene include the following:
Masking is too complex and time-consuming to bother with
CVD coatings (chemical vapor deposition) entail long batch times leading to higher labor costs and low throughput
Although these assumptions are unfounded, it is a fact that Parylene coating is typically the most costly of all conformal coating options. As a result, it's important to choose a partner who can work within your budget constraints and assist you in estimating potential expenses.
How to Calculate the Cost of Parylene
At HZO, we have crafted processes and procedures to lower the costs of the Parylene coating processes. However, three factors are pertinent to the price regardless of whom you work with.
Parylene Type
Common varieties, such as Parylene C and Parylene N, are less costly in raw coating material known as Parylene dimer. “Specialty types” such as Parylene-AF4 will cost more but will enable better performance in terms of UV and heat resistance. A consultation with a Parylene conformal coating services provider, such as HZO, will help you determine which Parylene type is most suitable for your project.
Masking
Masking can be more complex with Parylene coatings, resulting in increased labor. However, altering the design of your product can make it easier to coat and mask, reducing associated costs. HZO has industry-leading automated and semi-automated masking and demasking equipment, simplifying the process and reducing expenses should you choose to work with us.
Quantity and Size of Objects that Require Coating
With Parylene, the objects you need to coat are placed into a vacuum chamber as part of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating process, and each coating run will have a fixed cost. However, you can optimize the number of components coated in each run to lower the coating cost per item. Meanwhile, we have built proprietary coating equipment that can house more items at once per coating run than any other Parylene company in the industry, minimizing costs per coating run.
Other Critical Considerations When Evaluating Parylene’s Price
Aside from considering upfront costs, to accurately assess Parylene’s coating expense, you must consider the coating’s value in terms of performance to preserve product function over time. In other words, the total cost of ownership is a critical consideration – upfront coating expense cannot fully measure value over a product’s life cycle. Parylene’s superior conformality and protection capabilities dramatically reduce field failures, warranty costs, and downtimes.
When you take the long-term view, the productivity and warranty savings that Parylene provides over time can make it the most economical coating option. There are other savings to consider when evaluating the price of conformal coatings, such as manufacturing costs. Conventional coatings entail cure cycles, VOC emissions, toxic byproducts, flammability, waste disposal, and health concerns. Parylene does not raise these safety and sustainability concerns as an environmentally friendly process.
Finally, investing in Parylene, with its exceptional dielectric strength, chemical and moisture resistance, and stress-free encapsulation, can substantially reduce the TCO to ruggedize components compared to other options.
Want to ensure HZO Parylene meets your specifications?
If you are interested in Parylene coatings and want to evaluate upfront costs and potential savings, contact one of our experts for a no-obligation DFM consultation.
Wearable devices provide insight and convenience to consumers through activity tracking and biometric data that they can easily access through a wearable app. But many wearable product designers have focused too much on producing functional devices without emphasizing the humans that wear them enough. This tendency could be to the detriment of user experience, limit user interaction, and make consumers less likely to purchase from your company again. Here are three quick tips on designing a wearable device that addresses human issues: discomfort and inconvenience, display issues, and lack of ruggedization for real-world usage.
1. Learn How to Make Wearable Technology Truly Wearable
Wearable tech can be challenging for design engineers because the body moves constantly, and humans want to move without constriction. Therefore, designing small, light, and comfortable wearables should be a priority.
For this reason, it is a good idea to begin the design process with a human factors and ergonomics analysis. This scientific discipline seeks to understand and optimize interactions among humans and systems to improve both system performance and the well-being of humans.
Consumers are likelier to wear devices with thinner, smaller, rounded form factors that lay flush on the body, applying minimal pressure. To ensure your product will be comfortable, test usability factors with real users and determine how easy and comfortable it is to move while wearing your product. Don’t forget to consider people’s different body sizes and types. For example, our customer Nike offered their FuelBand in several wristband sizes that the consumer would choose during the purchase process.
Finally, remember to design for every aspect of the use cycle, such as cleaning, bathing, showering, and leisure activities. Make an effort to be conscious of when and how humans clean their wearable devices so you can create a usable, convenient, easy-to-clean device consumers will want to use. Remember that users will not want to remove their devices during routine activities such as bathing and showering (and may not take off their wearables before swimming or entering a sauna), and accommodate this in your product design. The more convenient it is to use your product, the more consumers want it.
Watch our video series about designing reliable consumer electronics devices.
2. Consider the Display On-Device and What it Means for User Experience
To determine the right display for your wearable, ask yourself about the level of interaction required with the wearable. Wearables without display afford more design flexibility, are cheaper, and are simpler to produce. However, no available visual communication with the wearable will limit the level and scope of human interaction with it.
Minimal output displays portray selected information critical to the wearable experience. This type of display is one-directional, so the user can view it but cannot enter any input, limiting interaction. Another option is a full display, which allows for strong device interaction and a wider feature set. Determining which type of display is most appropriate for your users is an important decision that, unfortunately, may entail an aesthetics-functionality trade-off.
No matter which display you choose, you should expect and design wearables that will endure connectivity problems. Try to integrate some core functionality in your product’s offline mode when planning for your wearable UI. At a minimum, ensure the product explains what is happening to the user by incorporating wearable alerts when there is no internet connection to avoid confusion. If you choose a wearable with no display, this could be indicated through the mobile app.
3. Learn How to Design a Wearable Device for the Real World
Designing devices worn on the body can be complicated because they must reliably work in variable operating environments. In other words, they must go where humans go. Humidity, submersion, harsh weather, and corrosive exposure threaten wearable PCBAs. Don’t make the mistake of simply ensuring a device can pass reliability tests in the lab but not designed for the real world. Typically, consumers use Ingress Protection (IP) standards to guide their purchasing decisions, so achieving a certain level of water resistance is necessary.
Conventionally, product designers have used seals to do this, but this method may not focus as much on user experience as it should. Humans frequently move, exposing these devices to vibration, which can dislodge seals and leave wearables unprotected from corrosion.
Another option is conformal coatings for wearable moisture resistance and corrosion protection. These polymeric films are applied directly to the circuitry as a barrier against many environmental threats. However, wearables have minimized form factors and require these coatings to apply thick layers, which may be too bulky and heavy, causing discomfort and inconvenience.
These legacy methods are often appropriate and do have their place. However, if you are placing more emphasis on users to improve your product experience, it might be worth considering Parylene conformal coatings. HZO’s Parylene can provide protection that meets or exceeds the corrosion protection of other conformal coatings at 50% thickness.
The chart below describes Parylene thickness and the corresponding standards and IP protection levels they meet:
Table 1: Parylene Thickness, Relevant Standards, and IP Protection Levels
Thickness(μm)
Relevant Standards
IP Protection Level
0.1 to 5
UT Type in IPC-CC-830C
IPX3/IPX4
5 to 12.5
UT Type in IPC-CC-830C
IPX4/IPX7
12.5 to 25
IPC-CC-830B
IPX7/IPX8
Parylene Conformal Coatings for Wearables From HZO
As a proven method trusted for decades in mission-critical applications, Parylene eases many design headaches and addresses the user-focused issues above. As it provides robust protection at a fraction of the mass of legacy methods, you can make ruggedized wearables that are also truly wearable. Parylene’s superior chemical resistance properties allow your users to clean their products throughout the entire product life cycle safely. Additionally, using Parylene instead of seals can make it easy to design and produce wearables that meet finish, style, longevity, and reliability expectations, leading to consumer purchases.
It is possible to minimize offline disruptions because, unlike the other thick conformal coatings and seals, Parylene is applied in thin layers, facilitating RF signal transmittance.
When you work with HZO, our engineers will create a coating solution around your needs that easily fits into your production. From DFM services to QA, our team of experts will walk you through every step of the protection process, eliminating headaches and simplifying your process. If you want to discuss your project with our team, contact us today.
IoT sensors aggregate and send data to IoT dashboards, simplifying critical, complex decisions quickly. One key area where this is particularly true is the utilization of sensor data for predictive maintenance, a process that reduces downtime and lowers the total cost of ownership. Myriad other applications incorporate these “smart” sensors too.
Today, IoT sensors are ubiquitous, touching almost every aspect of life. Gas pressure sensors monitor pressure changes in oil, energy, and utility applications. Photoelectric devices (photo sensors) are now common in the consumer electronics vertical. Sensors are responsible for temperature monitoring, a typical use case for warehouse and inventory management, and HVAC systems monitoring.
Accelerometers detect subnormal industrial machine applications, while ultrasonic flow meters are coupled with IoT modules to send data about smart metering to a remote location. Moisture sensors have been critical in recent advances in smart farming, allowing for constant soil health monitoring. In the automotive sector, tunneling magnetoresistive sensors (TMR) are an increasingly popular way to measure mechanical displacement. And Particulate Matter sensors detect pollution in the industrial landscape and smart cities.
The chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process used to deposit Parylene conformal coatings can efficiently accommodate these complex surfaces. Parylene’s usefulness is primarily founded upon its ability to cover PCBA configurations with exposed internal surfaces, sharp edges, flat surfaces, points, and crevices with consistent coverage free of voids.
HZO PRO750 Parylene Coating Equipment
The Parylene Deposition Process – Consistent Coverage
Rather than dipping, spraying, or brushing pre-formulated layers onto PCBAs and other components, Parylene’s application method synthesizes the protective film in-process. This deposition system comprises a series of vacuum chambers that produce Parylene vapor, pyrolyze the vapor, then deposit the vapor as a polymer sequentially.
During the CVD process, gaseous Parylene penetrates the layers of a PCBA. Its vaporous consistency surrounds all areas as it builds coating protection along the exterior. The coating layers are substantially thinner than those provided by liquid conformal coating materials, enhancing reliability and functional versatility.
It has repeatedly been demonstrated that CVD is valuable for thin-film deposition on irregular PCBAs. CVD's Conformal layers are exceptionally uniform, even in the nanometer range. Because these coating layers are exceptionally thin, non-uniformity is minimal.
Reach out to an Expert
Choosing Parylene conformal coating services isn’t a failsafe decision, like anything else. Problems can occur with the process and the material. This is particularly true if the wrong Parylene type is used for a coating project while another type could provide better coverage. If you need a consultation to determine if Parylene is the right choice for your project, contact the HZO engineering team today, fill out a quote form, or leave a brief message.
The world’s population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, an unprecedented increase approaching fast. This looming surge will compound our current problem – more mouths to feed on a densely packed planet that isn’t growing any larger.
Even as available agricultural land shrinks and natural resources become more depleted, farmers must produce 70% more food by 2050.
Necessity is the mother of invention, especially when it comes to farming. After all, if the agricultural industry doesn’t adapt, we don’t eat. The task at hand for farmers is to produce more food with more precision while working with less.
IoT in Smart Farming: Connecting Dots
To adjust to these changes, the industry has introduced technology to agriculture, a practice known as smart farming. Intelligent devices collect and process information about emerging issues and environmental changes, enabling farmers to respond more quickly. Pulling this system together is the Internet of Things, connecting smart machines and integrated sensors to produce data-driven, data-enabled processes.
Information about the fertility of the soil, crop growth, weather conditions, and other variables can be used to track business status, equipment efficiency, and employee performance, offering valuable insights that can be used to optimize agricultural performance. As a result, work, waste, and risk are reduced, while cost management and capabilities are enhanced.
Hardware Security Implications in Smart Agriculture Pose Problems
While agricultural devices hold promise, no matter how smart the software may be, the success of the smart farming system is contingent upon how physically secure the hardware is. This is problematic for several reasons:
Without adequate protection, sensors can easily be damaged by wear and tear caused by constant exposure to drops, falls, heavy winds, or pounding rain.
Typical weather conditions, such as high temperatures, pollutants, condensation, and humidity, can cause immediate failure by a short circuit or a long, unpredictable shutdown due to corrosion.
To operate reliably, farm managers need to access information consistently. A single sensor failure could lead to a catastrophic period of downtime at worst. At best, failing devices create the need for continuous maintenance and replacement.
Protecting Smart Farming Equipment Has Never Been This Important
The onus falls on the agricultural industry to achieve more precision and a higher level of performance as it struggles to meet the demands of our population. To farmers, physically robust hardware is more important than ever.
Weather stations located across fields offer insight into climate conditions, the optimal choice of crops, and potential actions that, when taken, could improve farming capacity. Meanwhile, sensors attached to cattle are helping farmers understand changes in health and activity levels for each animal and, collectively, the status of the entire herd.
Crop management devices produce data about crop health, precipitation, and temperature fluctuations, allowing farmers to mitigate risk and increase yield proactively. This kind of cognizance is gleaned from smart farming sensors, provided these devices can predictably perform in an unpredictable environment.
Overcoming Challenges to Device SecurityInSmart Farming with Parylene Thin-Film Coatings
Considered a “best-in-class” conformal coating in electronic, industrial, medical, and engineering industries, Parylene is a thin-film electronic protection solution that can address agricultural challenges. Applied with a vacuum deposition technique, Parylene coatings achieve dependable coverage free from imperfections like cracks or voids. The coating uniformly conforms to device topography, completely penetrating spaces as narrow as <0.01 mm.
Additionally, Parylene has good heat endurance. For example, Parylene C can offer durable environmental protection for ten years at 80°C. Providing mission-critical protection at thicknesses on the micron level, Parylene can endure temperatures and weather conditions that traditionally have been hurdles for smart farming devices.
If you have been tasked with designing or manufacturing smart farming devices that the industry can depend on, Parylene is an excellent way to achieve critical reliability. Please contact us today if you’d like to learn more about our Parylene solution.
Consumer requests for waterproofing made possible with HZO Technology
Draper, UT – August 17, 2016 – HZO Inc., the total solutions leader in liquid and environment protection technology, announced its recent collaboration with Rakuten Kobo to protect its latest eReader, the Kobo Aura ONE. The HZO Protected™ Kobo Aura ONE is rated to IPX8, making it a versatile device that enables people to read in more places than ever.
HZO’s innovative thin-film coating solution will provide the Kobo Aura ONE with unmatched protection from damage caused by liquids and moisture without the need for bulky cases or mechanical seals, making Kobo’s new eReader sleeker, lighter and safe to use anywhere, including the beach or even in the bath.
Kobo conceptualized the Kobo Aura ONE with the input of its most avid readers. Of all their requests, water protection made the short list of the most desired features. With the customer in mind, Kobo answered the call for liquid protection, turning to HZO to make their customers’ desires a reality.
HZO collaborates extensively with product designers, engineers, and OEMs to integrate its protective technology into manufacturing. “An HZO Protected device lasts longer and performs better due to the internal application of HZO’s innovative protection layer,” said Max Sorenson, Chief Technology Officer at HZO. “Our transparent coating is microns thin, adds virtually no additional weight, and offers unmatched environmental protection.” This unique technology, combined with HZO’s collaborative engineering, made possible the IPX8 capabilities of the Aura ONE.
HZO enables OEMs and manufacturers by combining collaborative engineering with its patented manufacturing processes and its unique Parylene-based coating to protect electronic devices and components of all sizes and levels of complexity. OEMs can offer superior environmental, liquid, and submersion protection without compromising their devices’ design or overall performance.
The HZO Protected Kobo Aura ONE will be available globally in September; for more details: https://www.kobo.com
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About HZO:
HZO is a technology solutions and licensing company that provides electronics manufacturers and device makers in a range of industries, including consumer, medical, military, and industrial, with thin-film protection against damage caused by liquid submersion, corrosive environments, humidity, sweat, dust, and debris. With a scalable end-to-end solution that supports mass volume production and a technical team dedicated to innovation and customer success, HZO’s patent-protected solution enables product design freedom, delivers product differentiation, and goes beyond the boundaries defined by electronics testing standards like IPX8.
A few months back, we were contacted with news of an amazing man in Ireland who was going to attempt to break a world record- so we jumped at the chance to do our part in supporting him on his amazing journey.
Today, June 4th, Adventurer Mike Jones of Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland, is setting off in his 18-foot long sea kayak in an attempt to paddle around the entire country of Ireland in a mere 35 days, hoping to not only break the current world record in the process but also raise €10,000, (which equals about $12,000,) Children’s Sunshine home and Laura Lynn house- both organizations that care for children with life-limiting conditions.
We were lucky enough to be able to send Mike one of our favorite toys for his adventure- an HZOProtected iPod Nano to keep him company while he paddled. He was excited to test it with a few barrel rolls in his kayak and test whatever the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea could dish out.
Mike will have a tracking beacon on his kayak, so hopefully, we will receive updates on his progress as his journey progresses. We wish him luck and will keep you posted on his progress!
