Case Studies
Surface Functionalisation
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.
Hyper-clean Surfaces
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.
Activation of Surfaces for Biomedical Applications
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.
