Everything you need to understand plasma technology all in one place.
Vention Medical is a globally integrated solutions partner for the design, engineering and manufacturing of complex medical devices and components. Read about the work completed to activate the PEEK surface of medical devices to improve the PAD printing process enabling complete print adhesion.
UHV critical components, such as those used extensively in surface science laboratories and particle accelerators, are required to meet strict cleanliness criteria of which pre-installation cleaning is an important step. Daresbury Laboratory based in the UK and a centre for worldwide particle accelerator technology, approached Henniker Plasma to look at the potential of oxygen plasma cleaning as part of the stringent pre-cleaning process.
Biomaterials are any material, surface or matter that forms a boundary to, and interacts with a biological system and as such they are frequently developed, used and adapted for novel medical applications. Our plasma treatment systems play a key enabling role in this exciting field of research, as discussed below by Dr Julien Gautrot.
Thin-Film Layers for Fast Diagnostics
Functional thin film layers, such as those that can be manufactured using plasma deposition techniques, are central in many microelectronics technologies. Microvisk are developing these techniques in the production of new diagnostic devices for point of care blood clotting test devices, the extremely hydrophilic surface of the sensor ensuring that even when using a tiny drop of blood, the viscosity can be accurately defined.
"With the HPT-500, Henniker offers a plasma cleaner that is easy to use and effective in organic residue removal and surface activation. Whenever users can't find the right process parameters in the extensive manual, they can rely on the knowledgeable support of the Henniker engineers."
Jan-Joost Lankwarden - Senior Manufacturing Engineer
"The equipment was incredibly user-friendly — easy to set up ourselves, allowing us to integrate plasma treatment into our processes with minimal downtime. Henniker has proven to be a dependable partner; whenever we've encountered technical issues, their team has been extremely prompt in their response and efficient in servicing the machine."
Dr Joshua Paulinus - Technology Specialist
"In 2024, we needed a plasma cleaner for rapid prototyping and PDMS microfluidic bonding. Henniker Plasma quickly identified the right system and provided practical PDMS bonding guidance. The system was delivered within 8 days, enabling us to start R&D earlier than planned. Same-day technical support and protocols have greatly accelerated our research."
Aaron Teo - Vivid Dx
"The technical team at Henniker are very knowledgeable and supportive and always approachable. I have found it a pleasure to work with them."
Simon Baxter - BAE Systems, MAI
"Henniker guided us to choose the most suitable plasma unit for our application, ensured an accelerated delivery time & guided us through the very easy setup. We obtained quality results with their unit within minutes of setup & consistent results thereafter. The support they have provided has been rapid and helpful."
Dr Ravi Desai - Making Lab, Francis Crick Institute
"Henniker provided our team with excellent service during the course of our work together, the plasma cleaner arrived quickly and was installed with ease, giving us visible results from the outset and confirming that we made the right decision in choosing a local UK manufacturer."
Dr Panagiotis Manesiotis BSc MRSC - Queen’s University Belfast
"Our customers and operations demand reliability at every level and were a key factor in our decision to choose a UK based manufacturer of plasma treatment equipment."
Tom Doak - Trak Microwave
"Henniker’s after sales support is first class. They have always been extremely responsive if we have ever had need to call on them."
Steve Rackham - Teledyne
"Henniker’s plasma systems have delivered tangible benefits to us right from day one. The team there are very easy to work with."
Ian Bruce - Coopervision
"Henniker really stood out, both in their product range and technical knowledge. They are a great company to work with."
Karthik Nair - University of Bradford
"We are very impressed with the ease of use and reliability of our plasma unit and were producing results within minutes of setting it up."
Dr Neil Wilson - Warwick University
"Our collaborative work with the team at Henniker was a very positive experience and one that we look forward to developing further."
Ewen Kellar - TWI
"Henniker provided a tailored product to match our exact requirements. They are a pleasure to work with."
Dr Will Shu - Heriot Watt University
"With the HPT-500, Henniker offers a plasma cleaner that is easy to use and effective in organic residue removal and surface activation. Whenever users can't find the right process parameters in the extensive manual, they can rely on the knowledgeable support of the Henniker engineers."
Jan-Joost Lankwarden - Senior Manufacturing Engineer
"The equipment was incredibly user-friendly — easy to set up ourselves, allowing us to integrate plasma treatment into our processes with minimal downtime. Henniker has proven to be a dependable partner; whenever we've encountered technical issues, their team has been extremely prompt in their response and efficient in servicing the machine."
Dr Joshua Paulinus - Technology Specialist
"In 2024, we needed a plasma cleaner for rapid prototyping and PDMS microfluidic bonding. Henniker Plasma quickly identified the right system and provided practical PDMS bonding guidance. The system was delivered within 8 days, enabling us to start R&D earlier than planned. Same-day technical support and protocols have greatly accelerated our research."
Aaron Teo - Vivid Dx
"The technical team at Henniker are very knowledgeable and supportive and always approachable. I have found it a pleasure to work with them."
Simon Baxter - BAE Systems, MAI
"Henniker guided us to choose the most suitable plasma unit for our application, ensured an accelerated delivery time & guided us through the very easy setup. We obtained quality results with their unit within minutes of setup & consistent results thereafter. The support they have provided has been rapid and helpful."
Dr Ravi Desai - Making Lab, Francis Crick Institute
"Henniker provided our team with excellent service during the course of our work together, the plasma cleaner arrived quickly and was installed with ease, giving us visible results from the outset and confirming that we made the right decision in choosing a local UK manufacturer."
Dr Panagiotis Manesiotis BSc MRSC - Queen’s University Belfast
"Our customers and operations demand reliability at every level and were a key factor in our decision to choose a UK based manufacturer of plasma treatment equipment."
Tom Doak - Trak Microwave
"Henniker’s after sales support is first class. They have always been extremely responsive if we have ever had need to call on them."
Steve Rackham - Teledyne
"Henniker’s plasma systems have delivered tangible benefits to us right from day one. The team there are very easy to work with."
Ian Bruce - Coopervision
"Henniker really stood out, both in their product range and technical knowledge. They are a great company to work with."
Karthik Nair - University of Bradford
"We are very impressed with the ease of use and reliability of our plasma unit and were producing results within minutes of setting it up."
Dr Neil Wilson - Warwick University
"Our collaborative work with the team at Henniker was a very positive experience and one that we look forward to developing further."
Ewen Kellar - TWI
"Henniker provided a tailored product to match our exact requirements. They are a pleasure to work with."
Dr Will Shu - Heriot Watt University
