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How Hardware Startups Use Potting Compounds to Survive Harsh Environments
Episode 43 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into a hidden hero of rugged device design: potting compound. Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage hardware startups are using epoxy and urethane encapsulation to protect electronics from moisture, vibration, and thermal shock—without a cleanroom or million-dollar budget. The episode centers on a specific case: a 2025 agtech startup that potted its soil sensors in a garage using a $200 vacuum chamber, achieving IP68 rating and cutting field failure rates from 18% to under 2%. Lucas breaks down the chemistry, the cost trade-offs, and why…
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