Meta-Poly Enables Flexible Polymer Metallization

As medical devices become more sophisticated, giving engineers greater design flexibility is increasingly important. Meta-Poly® is an exciting example of how conductive functionality can be integrated into polymer components without compromising their performance. Looking forward to seeing how this technology continues to expand what's possible in minimally invasive device design.

Adding conductivity to a polymer component usually means adding process. Chemical etching, conductive paints, secondary bonding steps. Each one adds a variable and a place where the part can drift. ProPlate®'s Meta-Poly process applies metal directly to polymer substrates without those intermediate steps, and keeps the flexibility of the base material intact. Worth a look for EP electrodes and catheter subassemblies where conductivity and polymer performance both need to hold.

Excited to share how Meta-Poly® is helping medical device engineers rethink what's possible with polymer components. This technology enables selective metallization while maintaining the mechanical properties critical to next-generation minimally invasive devices.

Coin cells are the workhorse of battery research — but most lab SOPs float around as verbal knowledge or scattered notes, with parameters like electrolyte volume or electrode area ratio picked almost by habit rather than by evidence. So I put together a literature-grounded SOP for CR2032 coin cell assembly in an Ar glovebox — covering slurry formulation, coating/drying/calendering, electrode punching, electrolyte dosing, cell stacking, crimping, and formation cycling — with every quantitative parameter traced back to a peer-reviewed or national-lab source (Argonne National Laboratory's standardization study, among others). A few things I found worth sharing: → Matched-diameter electrodes are NOT the most reproducible choice — a slightly oversized anode (e.g., 15 mm vs. a 14 mm cathode) reduces sensitivity to manual misalignment and gives more consistent cycling data. → Electrolyte volume shouldn't be a fixed number copied from a random protocol — it can be calculated directly from the pore volume of your stack (Area × Thickness × Porosity), and the data shows ~3x that pore volume is the sweet spot between under-wetting and over-flooding. → A ±0.2 mg weighing error on a 14 mg cathode disk alone can account for ±2–3 mAh/g of "difference" between cells — a good reminder to run replicate cell sets before reading too much into small performance gaps. Attached is the full document with all cited sources for anyone building or refining their own coin cell protocol. #BatteryResearch #Electrochemistry #MaterialsScience #LithiumIon #Chemistry

⭐There's no substitute for meeting customers face-to-face!⭐ Last week, Friedrich Witek from the SENTECH-Berlin team, together with Mika Klapuri and Tommi Hietaharju from our brilliant distribution partner in Finland, had the pleasure of visiting researchers at Aalto University and the Micronova cleanroom facilities in Espoo, which are also home to VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Customer visits are such an important part of what we do at SENTECH. Without fail, they allow us to better understand our customers' research and application challenges. It allows us to discuss future process requirements, exchange ideas, and provide expert advice to help our partners achieve the best possible results from their SENTECH systems. As a leading provider of plasma process technology and thin film metrology solutions, SENTECH develops and manufactures advanced plasma systems for ICP-RIE, ICPECVD, ALD, ALE, and DRIE processing. Our thin film ellipsometry, reflectometry, and in-situ systems for QC and process monitoring support semiconductor research and manufacturing across a wide range of applications. With our experienced international sales and support network, together with our trusted local distribution partners, we provide customers around the world with both technical expertise and responsive local support. To learn more about SENTECH's plasma process technology and thin film metrology solutions, visit https://shorturl.at/pdaIL #SENTECH #Semiconductors #ThinFilmMetrology #PlasmaProcessing #ICP #ALD #ALE #Ellipsometry #Reflectometry #Research #CustomerSuccess #Innovation #Finland

INNO-M – Innovative Multimode Microplate Reader The LTEK INNO-M is an innovative multimode microplate reader designed for Absorbance and Luminescence applications, providing reliable performance for a wide range of life science research. Featuring a monochromator-based absorbance system, INNO-M eliminates the need for absorbance filters, allowing users to freely select the desired wavelength with greater flexibility and convenience. Equipped with a long-lasting xenon flash lamp, INNO-M delivers stable performance with minimal maintenance throughout its lifetime. It also offers two-speed shaking modes, providing greater versatility for various assay workflows. The intuitive INNO-X software, included as standard, makes it easy to configure experiments, optimize measurement parameters, and analyze data efficiently. Optional accessories, including the Nano-VC microvolume plate and INNO-Q quality check plate, further expand the system's capabilities. Reliable performance. Flexible operation. Outstanding value. Discover how LTEK INNO-M can streamline your laboratory workflow while delivering accurate and dependable results for absorbance and luminescence applications. #LTEK #INNOM #MultimodeMicroplateReader #MicroplateReader #Absorbance #Luminescence #LifeScience #Biotechnology #Laboratory #Research #LabEquipment

Medical devices require precise filtration and flow control because even minor variations in pore size or structure can directly impact device performance, fluid dynamics, particle separation, and patient safety. Fuel cells and advanced energy technologies require highly engineered porous structures as these materials play a critical role in managing the transport of gases, liquids, ions, and heat throughout the system. The size, distribution, and consistency of the pores directly influence reaction efficiency, mass transfer, electrical performance, and overall system reliability.  Despite different end applications, both depend on one critical factor: Consistent pore geometry. Join @Graham Rutterford, Global R&D Manager at OpTek Systems as he explores the manufacturing challenges, design considerations, and laser processing techniques enabling next-generation porous membrane production. 📅 July 15, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM EDT / 4:00 PM BST Sign up now: https://hubs.li/Q04l0P0p0

Some of you are already familiar with SURFONIX, while for others, this may be your first introduction. SURFONIX is a team of professionals that I am truly proud to have gathered under one roof. Our core expertise lies deep within materials science, thin-film technologies (PVD, CVD, PECVD, ALD, HiPIMS), and functional layer stacks. However, at SURFONIX, we offer much more than just access to analytical equipment. We provide comprehensive technological support on a turnkey basis—from fundamental material inquiries to practical production troubleshooting. When macroscopic properties fail, we deliver answers: identifying what went wrong at the micro-level, explaining why it happened, and establishing clear steps on exactly how to correct the deposition process. Over the past two years, we have radically transformed our technical base, assembling a truly remarkable set of analytical equipment for R&D and RCA troubleshooting across virtually any thin-film application field. But that’s not all—we have nearly doubled our team. This expansion enables us to offer a broad spectrum of services, ranging from FEA plasma modeling and CFD for a data-driven approach to coating equipment optimization, to the implementation of knowledge management methodologies, personnel assessment, and operational training. We have also just completed a massive transformation of SURFONIX from a marketing perspective. I invite you all to visit our updated website to get a closer look at our capabilities and service list, as well as our new page here on LinkedIn: https://www.surfonix.com https://lnkd.in/eDgFtTQ3 Over the coming days, I will be sharing a series of short notes describing our core approaches to the analytical characterization of thin-film systems and materials—specifically highlighting SURFONIX's new capabilities in each area. For the particularly impatient among you, I’m happy to announce that this series is already live on our company page here on LinkedIn. Feel free to dive in right now, and don’t forget to follow us—we have plenty of exciting and useful content planned ahead! #ThinFilms #MaterialsScience #PVD #CVD #ALD #Manufacturing #SURFONIX

Where can a nanofibrous membrane work?🎯 There is no single answer.💡 A nanofibrous membrane can become interesting when a material, a component or a system needs to acquire an additional function through a very thin and integrable layer. It can contribute to: ✔️ filtration ✔️ protection ✔️ separation ✔️ regulation of air or liquid flow ✔️ creation of a functional interface ✔️ control of particle passage But the point is not only to imagine where it could be applied.⚙️ The point is to understand whether, in that specific application, the membrane can maintain a useful, stable and coherent function within the final system. At INVENIO SRL, we do not look at a nanofibrous membrane only as a material. We evaluate it for the function it can perform inside a product, a component or an industrial process. This is why we develop electrospun nanofibrous membranes, layers and solutions for companies across different sectors, with an application-oriented approach. Nanofibers are not a universal solution. But when the required function is clear, they can become a concrete tool to innovate materials, components and industrial systems. From membrane to function. From function to application. #Nanofibers #Electrospinning #AdvancedMaterials #INVENIOSRL #Innovation

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