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..
Parylene CVD vs. ALD vs. PECVD: Here's What R&D Leaders Should Know
A side-by-side comparison of three thin film coating technologies for electronic applications. R&D product leaders like you and me drive innovation. We turn ideas and problems..
What is Coefficient of Linear Expansion? Formula, Units & More
Temperature affects the behavior of materials, causing them to expand or contract. However, not all materials respond to temperature variations in the same way. Some materials,..
Tensile Strength at Yield - Testing, Standards, Specs, Material
The ability to accurately predict the behavior of coating materials under tension is crucial in ensuring the integrity and reliability of electronic components. This includes..
Elongation at Break - Definition, Testing, Material Selection
Elongation at break is a key mechanical property that measures the deformation capacity of a material before it eventually snaps or breaks, providing insights into the material's..
Young's Modulus of Polymers - Measurement, Calculation
Young's Modulus is an important property, allowing engineers to select coating materials based on their desired stiffness. Understanding and manipulating the elastic Modulus of..
Water Vapor Transmission Rate - Standards, Testing, Material
In the world of electronics, moisture control is of utmost importance. High water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) can pose significant risks to sensitive electronic devices. When..
Transparent Polymers - Applications, Material Selection
Transparent polymers offer optical clarity and the ability to transmit light. With various applications across various industries, these polymers have gained popularity for their..
Biocompatible Coatings - Coating Techniques, Applications, More
Biocompatible coatings seamlessly integrate with the human body, offering benefits through their ability to promote healing and prevent adverse reactions. They can improve patient..
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..
Preserving Power: Protective Coatings for EV Battery Corrosion
EV batteries promise to revolutionize transportation as we know it, but is it all positive? The future of electric vehicles is riding on the dependable operation of these energy..
Engineered Reliability: Conformal Coatings for ECUs
Quite possibly the most critical systems in modern-day vehicles, electronic control units (ECUs), are responsible for overseeing, regulating, and altering the operation of a car’s..
Conformal Coating for Drones - Which is Best?
As technology advances, so do the capabilities of drones, which are available in various sizes, weights, and shapes. The technological advancements in drone specifications,..
How to Make Your Lithium-ion Battery Design More Sustainable
A recent report from “Markets and Markets” revealed that experts expect the battery recycling market to grow to $23.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025. This..
Improving CGM Electronics Designs with Medical Coatings
A vital issue for continuous glucose monitor development is design and reliability engineering. CGM systems, however, will encounter environments that can jeopardize electronics..
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 To: A Wearable Device Design That Consumers Actually Want
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..
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..
Don't Be Left in the Dark: Brief History of Light Emission Devices
One of the best things about working for a company like HZO is the opportunity to be exposed to an extremely wide variety of technologies (apart from our own). Our seasoned..
HZO Success Story: NavELite
In 2013, Andy Wilson of NavELite faced a tough situation. As a former special forces soldier in the United States Army, Price was familiar with tight spots, but this was..