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How Is Parylene N Different From Other Parylene Variants?
Overview & Key Takeaways Parylene N is the base polymer in the Parylene family of conformal coatings. Unlike other variants, it contains no halogens or additional chemical groups...
Parylene vs Liquid Coatings: An Engineer’s Selection Guide
Overview & Key Takeaways This guide provides engineers with a practical, side-by-side comparison of Parylene coatings vs. traditional liquid conformal coatings to support informed..
HZO Celebrates Pi Day 2025
In honor of Pi Day 2025, the HZO Team in Morrisville, North Carolina, headquarters honored our beloved Raspberry Pi computer that has been running and displaying our demo video -..
An Overview of Our Parylene Coating Equipment
The development of our coating technology began in 2007. We've come a long way since, filing more than 200 patents and protecting millions of digital devices. Today, we want to..
Parylene C Biocompatibility: Properties, Safety, and Medical Use Cases
Overview & Key Takeaways Parylene C is biocompatible and meets USP Class VI and ISO 10993 standards — the two primary benchmarks for medical device materials. It is the most..
Parylene Coating Removal - Methods & Best Practices for Each
Parylene coatings present unique challenges when it comes to rework and removal. They often outperform other conformal coatings. Parylene has better barrier properties, uniform..
ADAS Design and Validation for the Real World - Automotive Coatings
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) continue to expand in features and functionalities. Standard offerings may include adaptive cruise control, park assist, blind-spot..
Parylene Conformal Coatings - Parylene Conformality Explained
Parylene (p-polyxylylene) conformal coatings are unique due to their capacity to be polymerized and deposited by the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method onto surfaces near room..
Parylene Masking - General Concepts Explained
Conformal coatings are an excellent way to increase the reliability of electronic components in harsh environments. However, this protection can be too much of a good thing..
What is Parylene Coating? Uses, Properties, and How to Choose It
Overview & Key Takeaways Parylene coating is a high-performance conformal coating used to protect electronics and other sensitive components from moisture, chemicals, corrosion,..
How Much Does Parylene Coating Cost? - All Things Considered
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..
IoT - Coating Consistency is Key
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..
Parylene Thickness - Industry Benchmarks, Cost, Effect on Properties
In the world of protective coatings, Parylene is a standout. Its unique, beneficial properties make it a great choice. Many Parylene types have distinct properties, like Parylene..
Solving Weather & Water Challenges For Smart Farms
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..