Adaptive Coating for Complex Electronics Manufacturing in Kladno

Connect Group has expanded its advanced manufacturing capabilities at its Kladno facility in the Czech Republic with a new conformal coating line designed to meet the increasing complexity of modern electronics production.

Built around the Nordson Asymtek SL 1040 platform, the new capability strengthens Connect Group’s position as a flexible manufacturing partner for customers requiring reliable PCB protection in high-mix, high-variability environments.

As electronic assemblies become more sophisticated, protection requirements are no longer uniform. Different products, applications, and operating conditions demand tailored coating strategies with consistent execution and traceability.

The new line has been implemented to address exactly that challenge. 

Traditional coating approaches are often optimized for stable, repetitive production. In contrast, many industrial sectors today require adaptable processes capable of managing variation without compromising quality or throughput.

The new conformal coating solution at Kladno is engineered to adapt to the specific needs of each PCB rather than forcing different products into a fixed process flow.

This allows Connect Group to support customers with diverse product portfolios, changing specifications, and demanding reliability requirements across multiple sectors.

The new coating line combines several technologies within one integrated in-line process:

• Selective conformal coating for targeted PCB protection 
• Support for multiple coating chemistries and gel-based protection concepts 
• Integrated jetting and film coating application methods 
• Controlled flash-off and thermal curing 
• UV-assisted inspection for coating coverage verification 
• Software-driven process control with full traceability 

Together, these capabilities create a controlled and repeatable process designed to manage production variability efficiently. 

The expanded capability is particularly relevant for customers operating in sectors where long-term reliability and process consistency are essential, including:

• Industrial electronics 
• Automotive & off-road 
• Railway  
• Healthcare  
• Infrastructure  
• Defence & avionics 

With this investment, Connect Group continues to strengthen its European manufacturing footprint while delivering advanced process technologies close to customer markets. 

The new conformal coating capability is now operational at Connect Group Kladno and ready to support customers looking for adaptive, high-quality PCB protection solutions in complex production environments.

If you are looking for a manufacturing partner with advanced conformal coating capabilities for high-mix electronics production, our team will be happy to discuss your project requirements.