in MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS — Ten industry suppliers last month hosted their second workshop on new coating and dispensing technology.

The Sept. 22-23 workshop looked at conformal coating and dispensing and plasma treatment. Over 100 people attended, said event sponsor Asymtek/Nordson BV .

Presenting companies included Concoat Ltd., Beck Electrical Insulations, Dow Corning, Lackwerke Peters and Asymtek. Topics included guidelines for protecting electronics with coatings, changing technologies and how to select, cure, and apply materials.

Presenters on dispensing and plasma treatment included Emerson & Cuming, Henkel Loctite, March Plasma, RMC-Tech, Barco Surface Mounting and Asymtek.