Surface news

Palbit is expanding its in-house coating capabilities with another CC800 HiPIMS system from Cemecon. This fifth system from the Portuguese tool manufacturer is also the 500th coating system that Cemecon has commissioned.

The 20th International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE2026) brought together 638 participants and 73 exhibitors in Erfurt from August 31 to September 3. The conference focused on plasma and surface technologies for energy applications, as well as the transfer of new processes from…

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.