An updated conformal coating line is delivering less downtime, better coating control, and increased throughput for Gentherm.
Gentherm is a global developer and marketer of thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature-control applications. Automotive products include variable-temperature climate control seats, heated automotive interior systems (including heated seats, steering wheels, armrests, and other components), battery thermal management systems, cable systems, and other electronic devices. Medical products include patient temperature management systems. The company has over 13,000 employees in facilities in the U.S., Germany, Canada, China, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, the UK, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
Gentherm was introducing new products to its manufacturing line in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, and needed a conformal coating system that could meet production requirements. The new equipment needed to provide more selectivity, accuracy, and increased volume capabilities than what had been required for previous product builds.