How Does the Coating Affect Device Manufacturing?
Olson points out that a coating might need to be removed from consideration if the materials and processing involved can’t be integrated into a cost-effective manufacturing strategy. Device companies must also consider how much time it takes to apply and cure a coating because of the effect that these processes will have on production throughput. Will the Coating Have Unintended Effects? For example, a coating might absorb light of certain wavelengths and thereby prevent a light-generating or light-receiving device from working properly, says Wolgemuth. It could also adversely affect the sensing ability of a transducer.
