This post is based on a published Feature Article with Ernest Garcia, GM of Advanced Coating, originally published in Electronics Sourcing on September 30, 2025.
For more than 35 years, Advanced Coating in Rancho Cucamonga, California has stood at the forefront of advanced material protection for the world's most oritical technologies. Under the leadership of General Manager Ernest Garcia, the company has become a trusted partner to global leaders in aerospace, defense, medical, and high-reliability electronios industries where performance cannot be left to chance.
At the heart of Advanced Coating's expertise is its mastery of Parylene conformal coating a technology uniquely capable of providing pinhole-free, uniform and ultra-thin protection for mission-critical components. Unlike traditional coatings, Parylene is applied through a vapor deposition process that ensures complete encapsulation of even the most complex geometries.
The result: unmatched barrier properties, superior electrical insulation, and exceptional reliability in the harshest operating environments.
"Our customers rely on us because they know that precision and protection are not negotiable," says Garcia. "Every part that enters our facility is handled with the utmost urgenoy, respeot, and care. We are not just coating components, we are safeguarding missions, lives, and reputations."
The Rancho Cucamonga site has Invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment, rigorous quality systems, and one of the most experienced teams in the industry. Advanced Coating holds AS91000 and ISO 9001 certifications, reflecting its commitment to the highest levels of aerospace and medical compliance.
The facility s dedicated quality engineers, technicians, and operators collectively represent decades of experience in coating science and application engineering.
But what truly sets Advanced Coating apart is its laser-focused culture of performance. Customers across the globe know that when they choose Advanced Coating, they are choosing on-time delivery, transparent communication, and uncompromising quality. Whether it's protecting surgical instruments for life-saving procedures, ensuring the long-term rellability of aerospace electronics, or safeguarding defense technologies deployed in extreme conditions, the company's motto remains clear: Performance. Protection. No Compromise.
The demand for Parylene continues to expand as industries push the boundaries of miniaturization, connectivity, and rellability. Advanced Coating has responded by expanding capacity, investing in research and development, and offering speolalized coating solutions tallored to emerging customer needs. From high-temperature Parylene formulations to custom masking and selective coating services, the company provides turnkey solutions that allow customers to innovate with confidence.
Garola emphasizes the company's customer-centrio philosophy: "We view ourselves not just as a supplier, but as an extension of our customers' engineering and manufacturing teams.
When a partner trusts us with their parts, they know they are getting more than a service, they are getting a dedicated team committed to their success from start to finish."
With a proven record spanning more than three decades, Advanced Coating invites forward-thinking manufacturers to experience the difference that precision, rellability, and expertise can make. For companies developing the next generation of aerospace, medical, defense, or high-tech products, Advanced Coating is not just a vendor it is the partner that ensures protection where it matters most.
