As electronic devices and components are required to operate in increasingly demanding environments, the need for highly reliable, conformal protective coatings has never been greater. This 60-minute webinar will explore advancements in ultra-thin parylene coatings and hybrid multilayer coating technologies that combine parylene with atomic layer deposition (ALD). Attendees will learn how these coating solutions deliver exceptional barrier performance against moisture, chemicals, and corrosive elements while maintaining nanoscale thickness control.
The session will examine the unique material properties of parylene, the advantages of combining it with ALD layers, and how multilayer coating technologies overcome the limitations of traditional coatings. It also will demonstrate how parylene and multilayer coatings enable superior environmental protection and long-term reliability in applications across aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and commercial and consumer electronics industries. An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology, Specialty Coating Systems Inc.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar is the Vice President of Technology at Specialty Coating Systems Inc., where he leads the R&D team and oversees its activities on a global scale. He has 35 years of extensive experience in polymeric materials and their applications in the medical, electronics, and semiconductors areas. Rakesh currently is involved with the application of conformal coatings in the field of medical devices, electronics, MEMS, sensors, and nanotechnology. He is co-author of a book and has authored several published papers and patents. Rakesh holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and completed post-doctorate work in polymer chemistry at University College London.
Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager, Specialty Coating Systems Inc.
Tim Seifert is the Aerospace & Defense Market Manager for Specialty Coating Systems, where his focus includes global expansion of SCS market activities and new applications for conformal coatings. He has more than 20 years of experience in the industrial market including roles in sales, market research, and product marketing. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
