Are Your Electronics Protected?

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Electronic devices are integral to modern life. Cars, home control systems, communication methods, smart factory machines and electricity-delivering energy systems are controlled by electronics. Developing and manufacturing these products comes at significant cost, so ensuring their reliability and longevity should be a priority. Protection materials help safeguard electronics against moisture, harsh conditions, and even dust, but knowing which type of material to use can be challenging. 

This article reveals the most prevalent protection materials, where they are most often employed and what to consider as part of the selection criteria. 

About the Author

Kris Machiels currently serves as Henkel’s Application Engineer for circuit-board protection solutions within the company’s Adhesive Technology business unit.

He joined Henkel in 2017, as a Technical Customer Service Engineer. With over 20 years of experience in flexible packaging and electronics manufacturing industry, supporting different markets and technologies, he has worked in various roles in product development and technical customer service.

To support customers in building new applications to meet future needs, Kris is passionate about collaborating with customers early in the design phase and providing a variety of services to define the best solutions. Based in Belgium, Kris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, and a Master’s in Biochemistry from KU Leuven.

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