Introducing Nova: Unlocking Industrial Plasma Power for the Lab
The Future of Plasma Treatment is Here
Nova, an innovative benchtop plasma system, is revolutionizing the way research and development is conducted. Developed by Henniker Plasma, a UK-based plasma treatment systems manufacturer, Nova bridges the gap between industrial-grade plasma treatment and laboratory environments.
Plasma treatment is a powerful tool, altering material surfaces to enhance adhesion, bonding, and wetting. The plasma itself is a complex mixture of highly reactive species, and by carefully controlling these, researchers can achieve precise effects. However, smaller plasma systems often lack the control capabilities needed for large-scale production, limiting their potential.
But here's where Nova steps in. This advanced benchtop system offers the same automation logic, process parameters, and data recording features found in Henniker's larger systems, but on a much smaller scale. It brings industrial-grade processing into the lab, providing researchers with unprecedented control and precision.
Nova is developed from Henniker's production-scale Nebula Plasma System, combining PLC automation, recipe-driven control, data traceability, and the optional CoatX™ nano-coating platform. This compact device offers a powerful solution for a wide range of applications.
And this is the part most people miss: Nova's high-purity, low-pressure plasma environment ensures uniform surface treatment. It supports various gases, including oxygen, air, argon, nitrogen, and fluorocarbons, to clean, activate, and modify surfaces of polymers, metals, ceramics, and glass. Each cycle is meticulously monitored and maintained via PLC control, guaranteeing consistent pressure, power, and plasma density, and thus, reliable and repeatable outcomes.
Nova's potential applications are vast, from microfluidics and biomedical coatings to micro-electromechanical systems device functionalization and optical and electronic interfaces. It truly represents a leap forward in bringing industrial plasma precision to the laboratory.
Terry Whitmore, Managing Director at Henniker Plasma, explains, "The Nova is the next step in empowering R&D teams with industrial-grade plasma precision. It allows them to innovate and refine their plasma processes with the same control and automation logic used in production environments, leading to faster development cycles and a seamless transition to large-scale production."
So, are you ready to unlock the full potential of your research and development processes? Click here to view the press release and learn more about Nova's capabilities.
