GECOMER® TECHNOLOGY
Engineerded contact.
Controlled release.
Bio-inspired dry-adhesive technology for precise handling in semiconductor and photonics manufacturing.
Normal & Shear Adhesion
Different adhesion principles for different handling tasks.
PU & Silicone
Material options for different process environments.
Controlled Release
Controlled detachment matched to the handling process.
Process environments
ESD, temperature, cleanroom & vacuum options.
BIO-INSPIRED
From Nature to Engineered Adhesion.
Gecomer® is a bio-inspired microstructured surface technology that creates adhesion through van der Waals interactions. Engineered polymer surfaces transfer this natural principle into controlled industrial handling.
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ADHESION PRINCIPLES
Different Functions.
One Technology Platform.
Different handling tasks require different adhesion characteristics. Depending on the application, Gecomer® can be configured for normal adhesion or high lateral holding forces.
The appropriate principle is selected based on how the component needs to be picked, held, moved and released.
SECURE HOLDING. CONTROLLED RELEASE.
Normal Adhesion
Gecomer® pads with normal adhesion generate holding force perpendicular to the contact surface. They are designed for applications where components need to be picked, held and released in a controlled manner.
- Pick & place
- Temporary holding
- Precision Positioning
HIGH FRICTION. GENTLE DETACHMENT.
Shear Adhesion
Gecomer® pads with shear adhesion generate high lateral holding forces while minimizing adhesion in the normal direction. This supports secure transport and gentle detachment of sensitive components.
- High acceleration
- Stable Transport
- Gentle Detachment
ADHESION PRINCIPLES
Different Functions.
One Technology Platform.
Different handling tasks require different adhesion characteristics. Depending on the application, Gecomer® can be configured for normal adhesion or high lateral holding forces.
The appropriate principle is selected based on how the component needs to be picked, held, moved and released.
SECURE HOLDING. CONTROLLED RELEASE.
Normal Adhesion
Gecomer® pads with normal adhesion generate holding force perpendicular to the contact surface. They are designed for applications where components need to be picked, held and released in a controlled manner.
- Pick & place
- Temporary holding
- Precision Positioning
HIGH FRICTION. GENTLE DETACHMENT.
Shear Adhesion
Gecomer® pads with shear adhesion generate high lateral holding forces while minimizing adhesion in the normal direction. This supports secure transport and gentle detachment of sensitive components.
- High acceleration
- Stable Transport
- Gentle Detachment
MATERIAL ENGINEERING
The Right Material for the Process.
Different handling tasks and process environments require different material properties. Gecomer® gripping surfaces are available in polyurethane (PU) and silicone-based variants to address these requirements. Material properties and operating limits are product- and application-specific.
Polyurethane (PU)
- Higher Endurance
- ESD option available
- UV Resistant
Silicon
- Higher thermal resistance
- FDA option available
- Chemical Resistant
THE PHYSICAL PRINCIPLE
How Gecomer® creates adhesion.
When a Gecomer® microstructure comes into close contact with a surface, van der Waals interactions create adhesive forces between the two surfaces.
The large number of microscopic contact points enables reliable adhesion without conventional glues or permanently sticky surfaces.
Adhesion is activated through close surface contact and released by reducing the effective contact area between the Gecomer® microstructure and the component.
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