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December 4, 2025 | Real Time with...productronicaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Saskia Hogan, global product manager for conformal coatings at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, discusses the role of coatings in improving manufacturing efficiency and sustainability. She addresses challenges faced by customers, such as harsher environments and cost pressures, while emphasizing the need for high reliability in critical applications. The conversation covers the importance of testing coatings against solar pastes to ensure compatibility and prevent failures.
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