Advanced Surface Science

Polymer Surface
Modification
Experts

We develop and apply cutting-edge technologies for activation, functionalization, and modification of polymer surfaces — enabling better adhesion, printability, coatings, and sustainable product design.

25+
Years Experience
6
Core Technologies
500+
Projects Delivered
R2R
Roll-to-Roll Capable

Comprehensive Surface
Technology Services

From feasibility study through scale-up and production, we support every stage of your surface modification project.

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Consulting & Feasibility

Technology selection, process design, and feasibility studies tailored to your material and application requirements.

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Technology Development

Custom R&D for novel surface modification processes — from laboratory discovery to pilot-scale validation.

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Scale-Up Support

Bridging the gap between bench-scale results and industrial production with process monitoring and control expertise.

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Equipment Selection

Independent guidance on plasma systems, VUV lamps, flame treaters, and coating equipment to fit your process needs.

Quality Assurance

Standardized testing protocols and analytical methods to ensure consistent surface performance at every production run.

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Personnel Training

Hands-on training programs for your team covering plasma physics, surface chemistry, and analytical techniques.

Surface Modification
Technologies

  • 01
    Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment
    Activation and functionalization in controlled chamber environments up to 0.4 m³ volume.
  • 02
    Plasma-Enhanced Thin Film Deposition
    Nanometer-thick functional coatings for barrier properties, antimicrobial action, and carrier substrates.
  • 03
    VUV Excimer Photochemistry
    Vacuum-ultraviolet radiation for photochemical functionalization, curing silicones, and release liner applications.
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    Advanced Flame Treatment
    Next-generation flame technology enabling R2R roll-to-roll functionalization of films beyond traditional 70-year-old methods.
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    Gas & Liquid Phase Chemistry
    Chemical functionalization of polymer surfaces using reactive gas-phase and wet-chemical approaches.
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    Printing Chemistry & Coatings
    Ink adhesion improvement, surface energy tuning, and printability optimization for flexible substrates.
Technology 01

Low-Pressure Plasma Treatment

Our plasma chambers process substrates up to 0.4 m³, enabling surface activation across film, fabric, and 3D part geometries. Ideal for improving adhesion, printability, and bonding of polyethylene, polypropylene, and engineering polymers.

PE / PP Films 3D Parts Fabrics Adhesion

Application Areas

Polymer surface modification opens new performance possibilities across industries — from packaging and automotive to medical and additive manufacturing.

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Flexible Packaging

Activation of PE films for printing and lamination. Improved ink adhesion, seal strength, and barrier coatings.

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Automotive

Lacquering PP-based bumpers and copolymers, adhesive bonding of plastic trim, and durable coating systems.

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Additive Manufacturing

Surface functionalization of 3D-printed polymer parts for improved bonding, aesthetics, and functional coatings.

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Medical & Life Sciences

Hydrogel nanofilms for protein-compatible surfaces. Porous membrane functionalization for filtration and diagnostics.

Electronics

Metallization of plastics, conductive layer adhesion, and dielectric thin-film deposition for circuit boards.

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Sustainable Design

Design-for-recycling through monomaterial structures enabled by surface modification instead of co-extrusion.

Equipment & Capabilities

From lab-scale screening to small industrial runs, our facility covers the full R&D-to-production transition.

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Plasma Chambers

Up to 0.4 m³ low-pressure plasma chamber for batch treatment of films, fabrics, and 3D parts.

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R2R Web Processing

30 cm wide web handling for roll-to-roll plasma, Corona, flame, and VUV treatment of flexible substrates.

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VUV Excimer Sources

Vacuum-ultraviolet lamps for atmospheric pressure photochemistry, curing, and selective surface functionalization.

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Advanced Flame Treater

Roll-to-roll flame treatment integrated with film converting — third-generation beyond standard oxidative activation.

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XPS — Kratos Axis Supra+

State-of-the-art X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for quantitative elemental and chemical state surface analysis.

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Printing Stations

Multiple printing techniques at atmospheric pressure for coating, inkjet, and functional material deposition studies.

Surface Analysis

XPS Element Composition — Polymer Surface (Representative)
C 1s
O 1s
N 1s
Si 2p
F 1s
S 2p
P 2p
C-O
C=O
O-C=O
XPS / ESCA
Contact Angle
ToF-SIMS
ATR-FTIR
SEM / EDX
AFM

We offer surface analysis as a standalone service. Clients benefit from state-of-the-art instrumentation and deep polymer expertise — not just instrument access.

  • Quantitative elemental composition via XPS (Kratos Axis Supra+)
  • Chemical state identification and depth profiling
  • Wettability measurement and surface energy calculation
  • Molecular fingerprinting with ToF-SIMS imaging
  • Morphology and roughness analysis via AFM and SEM
  • Thin-film thickness determination (ellipsometry)
  • Failure analysis and contamination identification
  • Full written report with polymer-specific interpretation

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Our Engagement Process

We follow a structured path from problem definition through production support — minimizing risk at every stage.

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Discovery & Scope

We start with your substrate, target function, and production constraints. A brief questionnaire surfaces the right technology candidates.

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Feasibility Study

Rapid lab trials on your material confirm technical viability before committing to full development resources.

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Process Development

Systematic optimization of process parameters — power, pressure, chemistry, speed — with analytical confirmation at each step.

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Scale-Up & Transfer

Pilot-scale validation using our web-processing equipment, followed by equipment specification for your production line.

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Production Support

Process monitoring, troubleshooting, quality assurance protocols, and personnel training to ensure lasting results.

Ready to Modify Your Surface Performance?

Whether you need a quick feasibility check or a full development program, our team is ready to help you unlock new material possibilities.

Serving clients in packaging, automotive, medical devices, electronics, and R&D institutions.