Permanent waterproof packaging

Aug. 24, 2012
Draper, Utah-based HzO Inc. has developed a nonhazardous, organic product called WaterBlock that deploys inside a gadget to form a protective chemical sealant around the electronics.
HzO Inc. shows off their WaterBlock technology on a cell phone.2013 will mark the year you dropped your phone in the toilet and it still worked.Draper, Utah-based HzO Inc. has developed a nonhazardous, organic product called WaterBlock that deploys inside a gadget to form a protective chemical sealant around the electronics.WaterBlock is released as a gas into the device during assembly. The molecules layer themselves on top of the electronics within, creating a waterproof bonding. The product is said to last the life of a phone. HzO has production systems that allow the application of its coatings in high volume manufacturing environments. The WaterBlock coating is applied through a vacuum deposition process. An uncoated device is situated in a sealed chamber from which all gaseous particles are evacuated at ambient temperature. An organic gas is then introduced into the chamber and the gas molecules deposit onto the device, building a solid, thin film. The thickness of the film is controlled by chemistry, time, pressure, and temperature. More information: http://www.hzoinside.com/

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Lindsey has been an Associate Editor for Machine Design since 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, she worked in product design, packaging, development and strategy, and manufacturing. She covers the materials market and other areas of interest for design engineers such as 3D printing and methods to operate efficiently.

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