PR: Plasmatreat Showcases Next-Generation Plasma Solutions for Electronics Manufacturing
Anaheim, CA – March 18-20, 2025 – As the demand for high-performance electronic components grows, manufacturers seek innovative solutions to enhance product reliability and efficiency. At IPC APEX 2025, Plasmatreat will showcase the latest advancements in plasma surface treatment, designed to revolutionize conformal coating performance, PCB manufacturing, and electronics protection. From improving adhesion and durability to introducing ultra-thin dielectric coatings and contamination-free plasma solutions, Plasmatreat’s cutting-edge technologies are setting new industry standards.
Visitors to Booth 1600 will experience firsthand how Plasmatreat’s Openair-Plasma® and PlasmaPlus® technologies enhance surface preparation, optimize material properties, and drive sustainability in electronics manufacturing.
Maximizing Conformal Coating Performance with Advanced Plasma Pretreatment
Effective surface pretreatment is essential for ensuring the adhesion, durability, and uniformity of conformal coatings in electronics manufacturing. Without proper preparation, issues such as poor adhesion, bubbling, cracking, and coating detachment can compromise the protection of electronic components. Plasma pretreatment is an advanced and highly effective method for optimizing surfaces before coating application, addressing these challenges with precision and efficiency.
Plasma pretreatment works by exposing surfaces to ionized gas, removing contaminants such as oils, greases, and oxides while also modifying surface properties to improve wettability and adhesion. This process selectively activates specific areas of a circuit board, enhancing coating performance precisely where needed. Additionally, plasma treatment introduces reactive functional groups to polymer surfaces, ensuring strong bonding between the substrate and coating for increased durability.
Beyond improving adhesion, plasma pretreatment offers significant advantages in manufacturing efficiency and environmental impact. Unlike traditional chemical cleaning methods, plasma technology eliminates the need for harsh solvents and reduces waste. The dry, contact-free process ensures consistent results, minimizing defects and rework while increasing production throughput. Fine-tuning process parameters such as plasma power, treatment time, and gas composition allows manufacturers to achieve optimal surface modifications tailored to their application needs.
Plasmatreat’s cutting-edge Openair-Plasma® technology provides an effective, inline-capable solution for surface pretreatment, significantly improving product quality, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability. By integrating advanced plasma treatment, manufacturers can overcome common coating challenges and achieve superior reliability in electronic component protection.
Revolutionizing Electronics Protection with Plasma-Polymerized Dielectric Barrier Coatings
As electronic components become increasingly compact and complex, their protection from environmental influences is more critical than ever. Traditional casting methods often add bulk and weight, whereas advanced plasma-polymerized coatings provide a thinner yet highly effective barrier. Plasmatreat’s PlasmaPlus® technology offers an innovative approach to conformal coating, delivering superior dielectric strength and corrosion resistance while maintaining a lightweight, uniform layer—measuring just 500 to 1000 nanometers in thickness.
This ultra-thin dielectric barrier provides exceptional electrical isolation, preventing dendritic formations that can lead to short circuits. With dielectric strength reaching up to 170 kV/mm on metals such as copper, aluminum, tin, ENIG, and ENEPIG, PlasmaPlus® coatings ensure long-term reliability in demanding electronic applications. Additionally, the solvent-free plasma process enhances material properties without introducing harmful chemicals, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional protective methods.
Beyond electrical insulation, PlasmaPlus® coatings offer excellent thermal management capabilities, making them particularly well-suited for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and LED applications where efficient heat dissipation is essential. By integrating this advanced plasma technology, manufacturers can enhance product performance, extend component lifespan, and achieve new levels of reliability in electronic protection.
"Our PlasmaPlus® technology represents a breakthrough in electronics protection, offering superior dielectric strength while maintaining a lightweight and uniform coating," said Hardev Grewal, President & CEO of Plasmatreat U.S.A., Inc. "With its ability to prevent corrosion and short circuits, this innovative solution is setting new industry standards for reliability and performance."
Visit Booth 1600 to Experience Cutting-Edge Plasma Technology
Attendees of IPC APEX 2025 are invited to visit Booth 1600 to see these groundbreaking technologies in action. Experts from Plasmatreat will be available to discuss application challenges.
