Nova advanced benchtop plasma system - Henniker Plasma

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November 2025 – Henniker, UK.

Henniker Plasma, the UK’s leading manufacturer of plasma treatment systems, has announced the launch of Nova, a new advanced benchtop plasma system that brings industrial-grade process control to the research and development environment.

Solving the Scale-Up Challenge

In R&D environments, reliable process transfer to production can be limited by the control capabilities of smaller plasma systems. Nova eliminates this barrier by delivering the same automation logic, process parameters, and data recording features found in Henniker’s large-scale systems.

Nova Advanced Benchtop Plasma System

This consistency enables researchers and engineers to develop, test, and validate plasma treatment processes in-house, with complete confidence that results will translate directly to production.

“The Nova represents the next step in bringing industrial plasma precision to the laboratory,” said Terry, Managing Director at Henniker Plasma. “It allows R&D teams to innovate and refine their plasma processes with the same control logic and automation used in production environments - ensuring faster development cycles and a seamless route to scale-up.”

Benefits at a Glance

Compact benchtop design with large-system control capability

Automated, recipe-driven operation via industrial PLC

Compatible with a wide range of gases and materials

Ideal bridge between R&D, pilot production, and full-scale Nebula systems

Compact, Automated, and Scalable

The Nova Advanced Benchtop Plasma combines PLC automation, recipe-driven control, and data traceability derived from Henniker’s large-format Nebula production systems, all within a compact footprint.

The Nova Advanced Benchtop Plasma delivers industrial-grade plasma capability in a compact format. Combining PLC automation, recipe-driven control, and optional CoatX nano-coating platform, Nova enables R&D teams to develop and validate surface treatment processes with full scalability to Henniker’s Nebula production systems.

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Please contact us today If you’d like to discuss how Nova could fit into your production environment, our team is ready to help.

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Tom Doak - Trak Microwave

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"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

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

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

Heriot Watt University

"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

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

Queens Uni 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

Queens Uni Belfast

"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

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

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

Heriot Watt University