BUSINESS: Labs LTI Intros UV Curable Spin Coater and Scratch Resistant Coating By Andrew Karp Monday, December 14, 2015 12:00 AM IRVINE, Calif.—LTI Coating Technologies (LTI) is introducing CST-1, the next generation of advanced high performance solvent-free (100 percent solids) coating designed for CrystalSpin, LTI’s new UV-curable spin coater. LTI, formerly known as Lens Technology I, is a majority-owned subsidiary of SDC Technologies, (SDC) a supplier of abrasion resistant coatings. SDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals. CST-1 coating is manufactured in SDC’s ISO 9001:2008 certified, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to ensure consistent quality. CST-1 features: Tintable hard coating with adhesion to all substrates, including high index materials. Excellent compatibility with anti-reflective (AR ) coatings. Delivers high Bayer abrasion ratio for premium scratch resistance. Designed to run on LTI’s new CrystalSpin UV curable spin coater. CrystalSpin is a compact semi-automatic hard coating machine designed for application of scratch resistant coatings. CrystalSpin features: Ability to load one pair of lenses at a time. Brushless DC spin motors with digital feedback loop. Compact design; optional cart with casters. Available in solvent-free (100 percent solids) or solvent-based configurations. CrystalSpin UV-Cure coater is available direct from LTI Coating Technologies. akarp@jobson.com