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ELANTAS Powers the Future of Electronics Through Advanced Insulation Technologies
By Michael Skinner, Editor
playing an increasingly important role in the reliability and longevity of electrical and electronic systems. ELANTAS, a division of specialty chemicals group ALTANA, has built its business around the insulating and protective materials that make many of these systems possible. The company’s roots extend back more
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than a century to early developments in var- nishes and resins for electrical insula- tion. Today, ELANTAS develops and manufactures liquid resins, varnishes, coatings, encapsulants and potting compounds designed to protect compo- nents against electrical, thermal, me- chanical and environmental stresses. “ELANTAS has always been about
enabling progress behind the scenes,” says Scott Stephan, commercial direc- tor — electronics. “Our materials may not be visible in the final product, but they are absolutely essential to per- formance, safety, and reliability.”
Protecting Electronics at the PCBA Level
Within its broader electrical insu- lation portfolio, ELANTAS North
ELANTAS combines material development and laboratory expertise to support increasingly demanding electronic applications.
s industries continue moving toward electrification, digitalization and sus- tainability, advanced materials are
America has a strong focus on protecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). As electronic products become smaller, more powerful and more densely populated, pro- tection at the board and component level be- comes increasingly important. The company’s electronics portfolio in-
cludes conformal coatings, encapsulants, pot- ting compounds and PCB flood-coat technolo- gies. These materials are designed to protect sensitive assemblies from moisture, dust, chemicals, corrosion, thermal stress and vi-
bration. Applications range from smart meters
and industrial controls to power electronics, LED lighting, automotive systems, sensors and IoT devices. In each case, the protective material becomes part of the long-term relia- bility strategy for the finished assembly. “As electronics continue to shrink while
performance demands increase, the margin for error disappears,” Stephan says. “Our so- lutions ensure that components can operate reliably under extreme conditions, whether that’s high voltage, thermal cycling, or harsh environments.” ELANTAS North America com-
bines material development with local manufacturing and technical support, working with customers to match insu- lation and protection systems to specif- ic performance, sustainability and cost requirements.
Serving Expanding Markets The company’s materials also sup-
port several industries being reshaped by electrification. In automotive applications, EL -
AN TAS products are used in electric vehicles, battery systems, electric dri- vetrains and power electronics. Energy
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