Part 2 of a Chromis Technologies series on using AFPs for precise surface control Introduction In our last article, we introduced the concept of surface engineering and its essential role as an enabler of performance in advanced technology applications ranging from biomedical devices to semiconductors. In this installment we'll explore…

Part 1 of a Chromis Technologies series on using AFPs for precise surface control Introduction In many technology sectors, such as semiconductors and bioengineering, the performance of advanced materials often hinges on their surface properties rather than bulk characteristics. Plasma etching and corona treatment are traditional tools for modifying polymer…

1930s: A Happy Accident and the Discovery of the Father of Fluorinated Polymers In 1938, a young chemist at DuPont, Roy J. Plunkett, was conducting research on new refrigerants to replace Freon when he stumbled upon something completely unexpected. One candidate – tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) gas – was being stored in…