VIRIDYN 1720: 3M Novec™ 1720 Drop-In Replacement for Semiconductor Photomasks
The Challenge:
A leading photomask manufacturer required an immediate, direct replacement for discontinued 3M Novec™ 1720. The company's process engineering team faced urgent supply chain disruption and needed a solution that could be deployed without production delays.
Their critical requirements included:
Immediate Novec 1720 Replacement: A drop-in solution compatible with existing application processes, requiring no equipment modification or process revalidation.
Fast Deployment: Rapid access to technical data sheets, pricing, lead times, and samples to enable immediate testing and qualification.
Proven Performance Match: Coating performance matching the specifications of the discontinued 3M Novec™ 1720 product.
Reliable Supply: Secure, domestic manufacturing to eliminate future supply chain vulnerability.
Volume Capacity: Ability to supply annual volumes with predictable lead times.
The Solution:
ViriDyn provided a comprehensive response within hours of initial contact, delivering:
Direct Drop-In Compatibility: A Novec™ 1720 replacement formulation, compatible with the customer's existing photomask processing equipment and procedures.
Rapid Technical Support: Same-day response with technical data sheets, pricing information, and lead time confirmation to accelerate the qualification process.
Sample Coordination: Immediate coordination of sample delivery, offering both customer test plate coating and trial bottle supply options to enable in-house validation.
Onshore Manufacturing: ISO 9001:2015-certified U.S. manufacturing facility, ensuring domestic supply security and quality assurance.
Flexible Testing Options: Multiple pathways for validation—either shipping customer test plates for coating at supplier facilities, or supplying trial bottles for in-house application testing.
Result & Impact:
The photomask manufacturer was able to:
Eliminate Supply Chain Risk: Secure a reliable, US-manufactured replacement for the discontinued 3M product.
Minimize Transition Time: Access technical information, samples, and pricing within 48 hours of initial contact.
Maintain Production Continuity: Avoid production delays through rapid sample coordination and testing support.
Establish Long-Term Supply: Confirm annual volume capacity with predictable lead times from a domestic manufacturer.
ViriDyn continues to support photomask manufacturers seeking fast, reliable replacements for discontinued 3M Novec™ Electronics Grade Coatings, with same-day technical response and rapid sample turnaround.
For technical data sheets, samples, or pricing information, please contact a ViriDyn engineer.