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Why electronics need special protection
Why electronics need special protection
At the heart of modern vehicles is sophisticated automotive electronics. Whether it’s sensors, electric drives, battery systems, connectivity, or AI applications, none of it works without compact, high-performance electronic components. As customer expectations rise and regulations tighten, the role of automotive electronics becomes more critical than ever.
How does reliable dispensing enhance safety?
To ensure long-term reliability, electronic components must be protected from moisture, heat, and aggressive media. This is where precise and repeatable dispensing processes come into play. Applying adhesives, sealants, and potting compounds with high accuracy is essential for performance and and safety.
Thermal management in next-generation electronic assemblies
The increasing integration of electronic components and higher power density in power electronics leads to greater heat generation within the assemblies. To ensure permanent and safe performance, this heat must be dissipated efficiently.
New materials with higher thermal conductivity for electronic encapsulation require specially adapted equipment technologies due to their specific properties. In addition, production demands shorter cycle times and integrated in-line quality control.
Designed for high-volume use, multi-piston dispensers from the Scheugenpflug product line enable efficient sensor potting, even under vacuum conditions.
Sensor reliability matters
Modern vehicles rely on over 200 sensors to monitor critical functions like tire pressure, wheel speed, oil level, and engine temperature. These sensors, together with ECUs, enable lane keeping, smooth gear shifts, and reduced emissions, enhancing safety, comfort, and efficiency. Faulty sensors – especially in systems like ESP or airbags – can pose serious risks.
Safeguarding sensor performance and vehicle safety
As sensor and ECU volumes rise in automated mass production, potting requires precision for large batches. The Atlas Copco product portfolio delivers automated solutions for high-throughput, vacuum potting and high-precision sealing.
Why vacuum impregnation is essential for reliable electromagnetic coil performance
In demanding fields such as electromobility and aerospace, electromagnetic coils must meet exceptionally high engineering and quality standards. To ensure long-term performance and reliability, these coils are protected with an impregnating or casting resin designed for electronic applications.
Encapsulated or impregnated transformers, solenoids and restrictors not only offer better protection against environmental influences and corrosion, but also provide advantages in voltage and temperature resistance, electrical insulation, heat dissipation and mechanical stability. In noise-sensitive environments, optimized acoustic properties can be an additional benefit.
Future ready solutions for automotive electronics
In automotive electronics, Atlas Copco delivers modular, consistent processes for bonding, dispensing, and potting – flexible, scalable, and built for the future.
Smart tightening for vehicle electronics
Atlas Copco’s smart tightening strategies ensure every fastener is applied with exact clamp load, meeting the highest quality standards. Our connected solutions provide:
- Precision and consistency for sensitive electronic assemblies
- Full production process traceability across handheld and automated tools
- Data-driven insights to optimize production and reduce rework
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