Engineering Parylene for Manufacturability
Optimize the production of your parylene-enhanced products
Translating a great design into a product that is manufacturable at scale can be daunting.That is why we develop tailored solutions that support the individual production methods of our customers. What does this mean? We engineer parylene manufacturing processes that are appropriate for the production quantities expected.
By getting involved early in the design cycle, we help provide our customers fresh insight into cost improvements, reduced investment, and increased scalability while reducing the time to manufacture for their products. Whether you are at an initial concept or already at commercialization, we can help improve the manufacturability of your parylene process.
Experts in Parylene Process Engineering
Go from design to manufacturing faster
VSi moves quickly to shorten the development cycle and keep costs in-line. Our engineers bring deep parylene expertise into a broad range of manufacturing environments to achieve targeted, efficient, and scalable solutions for your product. Our focus on manufacturability helps customers calculate the inherent tradeoffs before kicking off production. We execute unique test protocols, enabling you to assess certification risks early in the product development lifecycle, reducing costs and speed-to-market.
How it works
Engineering Services
Process Development Services
- Rapid prototyping to test parylene as a solution
- Development of robust masking and fixturing methods for reliable production
- Delivery of proof of concept parts for quality feedback
- Adhesion promotion process development and testing
- Repeatability and prevalidation studies to demonstrate the processes ability to meet coating specifications and quality standards
- Coating runs that can be used for biocompatibility testing
- Process Optimization
QMS and Qualification Services
- QMS documentation for all processes: Work Instructions, Training Checklists, Inspection Method and Workmanship Standards.
- Work with customers to develop Master Validation Plan (MVP), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualifications (PQ) documentation.
- Dedicated Pilot line at VSi for process qualification
- Processing of OQ and PQ parts according to validation plan.
- Parylene process OQ/PQ report submitted for parts ran at VSi.
- Evaluate and document potential risks and failures using Process Failure, Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Perform and document Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) for measurement methods.
Technology Transfer Services
- Economic analysis report to estimate operating and capital expenses for bringing parylene in-house
- Facility Requirements Document including recommended layout, power requirements, ventilation requirements, safety requirements, and capacity requirements
- SDS documentation for all chemicals and consumables used in the process
- Bill of Materials (BOM) for all operations
- Custom fixture drawings and CAD files
- Preventative Maintenance schedules and work instructions for machine maintenance
- Recommended calibration and verification schedules for all equipment
- Training of site personnel at VSi’s facility and remote training at customers site
- Perform and report IQ acceptance on associated equipment.
- Assist customers site team to ensure process acceptance and qualification.
- Hands-on training for process and equipment troubleshooting.
- Routine and comprehensive maintenance training.
- Continued support including engineering optimization and continuous improvement
- Training certifications for onsite operators, technicians and engineers.
- Ramp-up production support
- On-site support for troubleshooting, comprehensive PM
- Consigned spare parts inventory
