Exhibition Report: Adhesion & Bonding Expo 2024
At Highly-Functional Material Week Adhesion & Bonding Expo 2024, held from October 29 (Tue) to 31 (Thu), 2024, Nihon Plasmatreat presented innovative surface treatment solutions using atmospheric-pressure plasma technology. Through live demonstrations with robotic systems and displays of practical samples, our booth attracted strong interest from visitors.
Demonstrating the Effects of the Technology Through Live Exhibits
At the booth, we displayed samples including automotive battery housings and examples of dissimilar material bonding. In addition, live demonstrations using an Openair-Plasma® system showed the cleaning and activation effects on materials such as PP (polypropylene), SUS (stainless steel), and aluminum. Through these examples, we introduced how the technology can help address challenges such as primer-free bonding and interfacial failure in dissimilar material joining.
We also demonstrated high-precision, high-speed plasma treatment on batteries, steering pumps, and printed circuit boards using a 6-axis robot. This allowed visitors to see the potential of our technology for automating surface treatment processes.
Our proprietary functional coating technology PlasmaPlus® also attracted significant interest. This coating technology forms functional layers tailored to applications such as corrosion protection, superhydrophobicity, and adhesion promotion, while enabling inline processing without the need for a drying step. Unlike conventional plasma CVD processes, this technology applies a vaporized coating agent under atmospheric pressure, making the process more efficient and contributing to higher productivity.
Introducing Noteworthy Technologies Through New Product Announcements
Newly introduced products also attracted considerable attention at the exhibition. The PFW10-LT nozzle, designed for low-temperature plasma treatment, is well suited for heat-sensitive materials. The RD2010 nozzle, offering the industry’s widest treatment width, is expected to support high-volume production processes. In addition, the new FG8000 generator, equipped with advanced monitoring and control functions, supports flexible treatment width and stable operation in multi-nozzle applications. These products were developed to support a wide range of industrial applications and received very positive feedback from visitors.
Visitor Response and Future Outlook
Visitors showed strong interest in the technology as a surface treatment solution that can help reduce environmental impact through primer-free processing, improve manufacturing efficiency, and provide high reliability. Many also responded positively to its potential for dissimilar material bonding and for applications involving complex geometries.
As a specialist in surface treatment for bonding and joining applications, Nihon Plasmatreat will continue to strengthen its efforts to support further advances in industrial applications. We remain committed to helping customers solve their challenges through innovative technologies, advancing our technical development, and continuing to provide products and services that meet evolving needs.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support.
