Surface news

At PaintExpo 2026, Plasmatreat is presenting a new plasma nozzle for large-area components. The Openair Plasma technology is intended to make surface pretreatment more efficient and improve process reliability.

Plasmatreat GmbH, a specialist in atmospheric plasma technology for surface pretreatment, is exhibiting for the first time at Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg.

At JEC World 2026 in Paris, Plasmatreat will present solutions for surface activation of CFRP, thermoplastics, and hybrid materials for bonding, coating, and sealing processes.

An international workshop organized by the European Research Association for Thin Films (EFDS) addressed issues relating to the efficient control of plasma processes in surface technology. The presentations used current research and practical examples to demonstrate the key role played by modern…

The organizers of the International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE 2026) are calling for abstract submissions. The conference provides a platform for research, development, and industrial applications of plasma and thin-film technology.

The Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp) is organizing a two-day workshop at Plasmatreat in Steinhagen in April 2026. The workshop will focus on economical, process-stable, and sustainable applications of atmospheric plasmas.

The EFDS (European Research Association for Thin Films) invites you to attend the workshop "Designing Interfaces – Innovations in Environmental and Biosensor Technology and Applications" in Tuttlingen. Research findings on functional coatings, thin films, and interfaces that enable the next…

At Euroguss 2026, Plasmatreat will be demonstrating how atmospheric plasma technologies prepare metal surfaces for coating, sealing, bonding and printing - with a focus on ultra-fine cleaning, corrosion protection and inline process capability.

At Blechexpo 2025 in Stuttgart, Surfunction GmbH presented a fully integrated production line for laser-based surface functionalization for the first time.

Surfunction was honoured for its fully industrialized technology platform for laser-based surface structuring. The trade fair award was presented on 21.10.2025 at Blechexpo/Schweisstec.

Plating Electronic has introduced new container and skid-based systems for DC power supplies in hydrogen and water treatment plants.

In Hall 11, Stand I65, the company will be showcasing solutions with atmospheric pressure plasma - from processes such as in-mold coating with PUR paint systems in the automotive industry to new material combinations for sports applications.

The specialist in the field of laser-based surfaces is expanding its management team with Alexander Hornung and Dr. Daniel Müller. The potential of DLIP for high-tech applications is now to be consistently translated into market-relevant solutions.

At the trade fair, Plasmatreat will be demonstrating how even stubborn residues can be reliably removed. A Plasma Treat Unit is in use.

More than 200 guests accepted the invitation of the family-owned company to exchange experiences on new areas of application in the pre-treatment of surfaces with atmospheric plasma systems.

Surfunction has acquired Surcoatec GmbH, thereby expanding its technology portfolio into a platform for the development and series production of functional surfaces.

The Elipsys modular laser interference system from SurFunction enables the creation of functional, cost-effective and environmentally friendly surface systems modeled on nature.

The company Wika uses a system for depositing electrical insulation and passivation layers - primarily in the field of sensor technology.

Plasma technology is suitable for the pre-treatment of lightweight materials in vehicle components. It is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

At the Battery Show Europe 2025, Plasmatreat will be demonstrating how open-air plasma technology can be used to produce high-performance, long-lasting batteries.