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This section provides an overview for plasma processing equipment as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 33 plasma processing equipment manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked plasma processing equipment companies as of December, 2024: 1.Tri-Star Technologies Inc., 2.Sigma Technologies Int'l, LLC, 3.ANDA TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC..
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Plasma processing equipment is used to perform pretreatment, called plasma treatment, for surface treatment of metals, synthetic resins, ceramics, plastics, and all other materials used in industrial fields.
In plasma treatment, gases such as oxygen are plasmaized by electrical power, and atoms and molecules with unpaired electrons called radicals are imparted to the surface of resins and other materials. The purpose of imparting radicals is to activate the surface of the product to be treated and to increase the hydrophilic properties of adhesion and wettability.
Surface treatments for which plasma treatment is used as a pretreatment mainly include modification such as cleaning and activation, adhesion and bonding, and painting and coating. Plasma processing equipment can simplify conventional processes, improve work efficiency, and reduce costs.
Plasma processing equipment is now widely used not only in electronics technology but also in all areas of manufacturing, from the automotive and aviation industries to packaging and everyday items. An example of their use in the electronic device industry is the anti-scratch coating of electronic components in circuits. Scratch-resistant coatings can improve the durability of substrates and make cleaning processes more efficient.
Examples in the automotive industry include bonding automotive circuit boards to epoxy resin and cleaning surface oil from metal parts for engines. In packaging and everyday products, it is used for foil stamping on plastics, surface printing, and painting. Other uses include cleaning and coating of medical equipment, etc., taking advantage of the sterilizing effect during processing.
Plasma is a state in which atoms and molecules in a gas are ionized and split into positively charged positive ions and negatively charged electrons. It is called the fourth state following the individual, liquid, and gas states. The purpose of plasma processing equipment is to ionize oxygen molecules in the air by discharging them in the air, causing the oxygen atoms to be excited and generating plasma containing oxygen ions and free electrons.
The electrons, ions, and radicals of the generated plasma come into contact with the product to be treated, such as the substrate of an electronic component, and the ions and electrons in the plasma react with the molecules of the substrate material to produce hydrophilic functional groups. The formation of hydrophilic functional groups on the surface improves adhesion and wettability.
There are two main types of plasma processing machines: atmospheric plasma processing machines that process at atmospheric pressure and vacuum plasma processing machines that process in a vacuum. Atmospheric pressure plasma processing equipment generates plasma at atmospheric pressure by flowing a gas, such as nitrogen or rare gas, through a pair of electrodes and applying high frequency and high voltage.
On the other hand, vacuum plasma processors place a base material in a sealed chamber and irradiate plasma evenly onto the surface of the material. They are mainly used in the manufacture of semiconductors and other electronic components, and in medical applications.
Plasma treatment has two main characteristics. The first is that there are multiple gases that can be plasmaized. In addition to oxygen and nitrogen, helium and other gases can be used for plasma treatment. The chemical properties of the plasma can be changed by combining gases, so the properties of the base material and the functionality to be given can be selected.
The second feature is that there is little damage to the base material. Since the plasma is in a gaseous state, it has little effect on the interior of the material and can act only on the extreme surface.
There are three major effects of plasma treatment.
Hydrophilization
Hydrophilization improves wettability. It refers to the state in which the material becomes more compatible with water and less likely to form water beads. In other words, the opposite of hydrophilic is water repellent.
Improved Adhesion
Plasma treatment improves adhesion between resins and between resins and metals. Plasma treatment forms hydrophilic functional groups on the surface, which will result in a high affinity with adhesives.
Cleaning
Plasma treatment can remove organic contaminants from metal and glass surfaces. This is accomplished by plasma-generated oxygen radicals reacting with the carbon atoms of organic contaminants on the surface of the treated item and releasing them as carbon dioxide, resulting in the cleaning of the surface.
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Enercon Industries Corporation was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The company is a global manufacturer of surface treating systems and induction cap sealers. The company’s 3 product segments are Induction Sealing, Web Treating, and Object Treating. Induction Sealing provides induction sealing machines that range in size from handheld sealers to its Super Seal Max industrial sealer. Web Treating machines provide Corona and flame treatment for conversion, extrusion, and treatment of the film. Object Treating applications include adhesives, printing, and plasma treatment for plastic, metal, and glass applications.
Plasma-Therm, LLC, established in 1974 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, is a manufacturer of plasma processing equipment for the semiconductor industry. Some of the products offered include plasma etch systems, plasma deposition systems, as well as plasma dicing systems, and plasma cleaning systems. These products are used for the fabrication of semiconductor devices like microprocessors, memory chips, and diodes. The company's quality management system has been assessed and complies with ISO 9001:2015.
Plasma Etch, Inc., established in 1982 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, is a manufacturer and supplier of plasma cleaning and etching systems. Their range of products includes plasma cleaners, utilized for removing contaminants like organic residues, metal oxides, and particulates from surfaces in semiconductor, medical device, and printed circuit board manufacturing. Plasma etchers are employed for material etching, while plasma bonders are used to bond materials like metals, plastics, and ceramics. Additionally, they offer plasma adhesion promoters to enhance material adhesion and surface modification services to modify properties like wettability and corrosion resistance.
ANDA TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. established in 1999 and based in Dongguan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of fluid dispensing applications and intelligent automation systems. The company's product range includes plasma surface treatment systems, conformal coating machines, fluid dispensing machines, curing ovens, and board-handling conveyors. These products are designed for nanoparticle cleaning, selective coating, fluid dispensing, and curing coatings. It serves industries such as consumer electronics, automotive electronics, communication electronics, and electric appliances. Its services include plasma surface treatment testing, vacuum plasma treatment testing, and evaluations of the impact of various plasma treatments.
Hitachi High Tech was established in April 1947 and operates in 26 countries with products and services ranging from semiconductor manufacturing equipment and Medical and Biosystems to Analytical Systems and Manufacturing related equipment and solutions. A unique state-of-the-art technology company with two functions as a manufacturer and a trading company with the motto of "Tackling social issues," the Hitachi High-Tech Group aspires to be a company that pursues not only economic value, such as revenue and profit, but also provides social and environmental value by contributing to resolving social issues through its business activities, including products and services. They also provide one-stop services, such as evaluations and analysis at a global level.
Intertronics, established in 1979 in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of adhesives, protective materials, and equipment for application, curing, and surface preparation. The product varieties comprise adhesives, coatings, encapsulants, and dispensing, curing, and surface preparation equipment. These products offer numerous benefits, including enhanced bonding, sealing, and protection of components and assemblies, improving the quality and performance of products. The company serves diverse industries, including electronics, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and more. It works closely with manufacturers to ensure the precise application of materials and equipment, helping businesses optimize their processes and achieve consistent, optimal-quality results.
Suzhou Wenhao Microfluidic Technology Co., Ltd , established in 2012 in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer of microfluidic technology products and devices. The company manufactures a diverse range of products, including microfluidic chips, microfluidic devices, and lab-on-a-chip systems for precise sample manipulation, optimal-throughput analysis, and reduced reagent consumption, supporting efficient and accurate lab processes. Industries spanning from life sciences and biotechnology to pharmaceuticals and diagnostics use the products for advanced microfluidic applications. Its specialization in microfluidics offers advantages in miniaturization, automation, and genuine-throughput analysis, making advanced lab processes and scientific discoveries possible.
Shenzhen Fangrui Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 2011 and based in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of vacuum plasma cleaners and atmospheric plasma surface treatment machines. The company’s products specialize in surface cleaning and modification of plastic, glass, metal, and film among other materials, and serve a wide range of industries including printing and packing, textiles, semiconductors, plastic and rubber, optics, and new energy among others. The company has passed ISO 9001 quality management system certification and high-tech enterprise certification and its products are exported to the US, Vietnam, India, Canada, and many more.
PRM International Marketing Co. Ltd, established in 2007 and headquartered in Taichung City, Taiwan, is a service provider offering marketing and media services to the plastic and rubber machinery industries. The products available at the company are categorized into thermoforming machines, plastic converting machines, raw materials & additives, molds & dies, and rubber processing machinery. The company offers products from various manufacturers including Ever Polymer CO. Ltd., FIMIC SRL., and Partico Machinery, Inc., and are used in agriculture, apparel footwear, optical elements, packaging, and medical equipment applications.
AFS Entwicklungs + Vertriebs GmbH, established in 1985 and headquartered in Horgau, Bayern, Germany, is a manufacturer of surface treatment systems for OEMs and end-users. The company offers an extensive range of surface treatment and coating machines and systems, including corona treatment on blown film lines, Aldyne plasma surface modification and treatment with wet chemical primers, and perforation machines that provide the AFS solution for hot or cold needle perforation of plastomers. The company's global network of AFS service and support providers provides technical and maintenance programs in over 60 countries.
SHINKO SEIKI CO., LTD., established in 1949, and located in Kobe, Japan, is a manufacturer of vacuum devices, electric furnaces and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Its product line includes a vast array of vacuum pumps such as mechanical booster pumps, vacuum exhaust unit, oil sealed rotary vacuum pumps and water ring vacuum pumps. Its product range also inlcudes soldering equipments, optical inspection equipments, thin film forming equipments, and plasma processing equipments. The company holds several certification for its operation such as the ISO 14004, and the ISO 9001.
Dongguan Keqi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd., established in 1995 and based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer of automation equipment. The company's products include gluing systems for processing boxes and booklets, double-sided tape applicators for applying tape in different industrial or packing processes, and plasma treatment machines for optimizing surface tension before inkjet printing or gluing operations. It also offers automation equipment for increasing the efficiency of line processes. The company chiefly serves clients in electronics manufacturing, industrial printing, and packaging operations.
Tantec A/S, established in 1974 with its headquarters in Lunderskov, Denmark, and Chicago, US, is a manufacturer and supplier of customized corona and plasma systems for surface treatment of plastics and metals to improve adhesion properties. The company’s products have various applications in a wide range of industries such as automotive, medical, cable and pipe, foam and board, plastic cards, and electronics among others. It is ISO 9001: 2015 and 1400: 2015 certified along with holding a wind power certificate.
FUJI CORPORATION was established in 1959 and is a manufacturer of electronic assembly equipments and machine tools based in Chiryu, Aichi, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as SMT equipments, compact multijoint robot, mobility support robot, atmospheric pressure plasma, and public stocker system. The products are sold under brand of Quist for the public stocker system and FPM-Trinity for the electronic 3D printer lineup. The company has participated and showcased the products on various exhibitions such as SMTA International 2023, NEPCON Asia 2023, MECT 2023, and Productronica 2023.
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, founded in 1959 with headquarters in the UK, is a manufacturer of technology tools, accessories, and systems for industry and research. The company's products include Ion beam equipment, ICP etching equipment, DRIE (Deep Reactive Ion Etching) machines, and Ionfab processing equipment used in the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, and nanotechnology markets. Oxford Instruments are found in biomedical devices, 2D materials, infrared sensors, and RF devices. Oxford Instruments provides global customer support, which includes consultation, installation, maintenance, and repair services.
Henniker Plasma, founded in Runcorn, England, in 2009 is a manufacturer of plasma systems for cleaning, activation & coating. The company's product portfolio includes Low-Cost Plasma Cleaner, Plasma Cleaners, Plasma Surface Activation Systems, Plasma Treatment Coating Systems and Plasma Etch Systems. Their products are used in biomedical research, life sciences, energy storage, and filtration. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building.
Kawamura Sangyo Co. Ltd, established in 1967 and headquartered in Mie, Japan, is a manufacturer of materials for TAB/COF, insulators, and films. The company's products include polyimide laminate boards, stainless steel/polyimide materials, and non-adhesive multilayered insulating materials like namli. It also offers solvent-soluble polyimide powders and backup tapes with low-tack pressure-sensitive adhesives. Its stainless steel/polyimide materials exhibit heat resistance due to adhesive-free construction. The company's slit products are tailored for insulation and electronics applications and various insulators for motors and transformers. Its services include film/sheet forming, vacuum heat pressing, reel-to-reel heat lamination, and more.
SCI Automation Pte. Ltd., founded in 2000 with headquarters in Italy, is a manufacturer of plasma cleaning, etching, and surface treatment equipment. The company's products include batch plasma cleaning systems, compact standalone batch plasma cleaning machines, compact inline plasma cleaning systems, and lead frame plasma cleaning machines. SCI Automation Pte. Ltd.'s equipment is used for cleaning large volumes of components in processing plants, in laboratory environments, and by semiconductor manufacturers. The company also provides customized solutions for client-specific plasma and vacuum process requirements.
Nippo Electronics Co., Ltd., established in 1973 with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of communications technology components. The company's main product categories include LTE high-speed processing and wireless communications components. Notable products include signal processing evaluation boards, optical/digital conversion units for USB, PC, and video devices, 2.4GHz wireless units with temperature and acceleration sensors, and RF converters for high-frequency band transmission. These products are used for cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens, radio-controlled garage doors, and much more. Apart from components, the company provides custom design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom hardware devices and complimentary software applications.
Plasma Treat, established in 1995 and based in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of atmospheric plasma-jet technology. The company's product range includes Openair-Plasma Jets, Openair-Plasma Process Control, Openair-Plasma Generators, Openair-Plasma Systems, and plasma technology. These products are utilized for cleaning and activating materials such as plastic, metal, glass, or ceramics, and enabling new material compounds. They serve industries primarily involved in industrial machinery manufacturing. The company's services include finding optimal product solutions, demo bookings, plasma process integration, system rentals, and contract services.
DONGGUAN LONROY EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD, founded in China, is a supplier of test machines. The company's product portfolio includes Universal Testing Machines used for tension, compression, flexure, and other mechanical property tests, Environmental Testing Equipment used for simulating extreme conditions like temperature, humidity, and vibration, Electrical and Electronics Testing used for electrical safety, EMI/EMC testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) used for inspecting materials and components without causing damage. It also offers training, calibration, maintenance, and technical support services.
Inseto, established in 1987 and based in Andover, UK, is an ISO 9001 certified distributor specializing in wafer fabrication, assembly equipment, and materials. It operates four divisions, namely adhesives, equipment, materials, and wafers, and its product portfolio includes polyurethane adhesives, wet process equipment, sapphire wafers, thick film pastes, and specialty powders. The products are used in several industries, including semiconductor, electronic, microelectronic, hybrid assembly, and photovoltaic. The company operates from a facility that incorporates its administration, logistics, engineering, and training facilities, and it has regionally located specialists to assist with customer sales and support requirements.
Princeton Scientific Corporation, founded in 1991 and based in Pennsylvania, is a global supplier of single crystals of rare earth, transition, and refractory metals and alloys. The company provides material science and engineering products and services for research, manufacturing, and educational institutions. Its product lines include crystals and precious metals, pure elements, substrates/wafers as well as thin films, lasers, and optical components. The company also offers precision wire saws, beamline systems, equipment for Ultra-High Vacuum applications, and contract plasma treatment service.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-Star Technologies Inc. |
9.0%
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| 2 | Sigma Technologies Int'l, LLC |
6.9%
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| 3 | ANDA TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. |
6.3%
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| 4 | Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. |
6.3%
|
| 5 | Plasma-Therm, LLC |
5.6%
|
| 6 | Enercon Industries Corp. |
5.6%
|
| 7 | SHINKO SEIKI CO., LTD. |
5.6%
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| 8 | Lectro Engineering Co. |
4.9%
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| 9 | UVAT Technology Co., Ltd. |
3.5%
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| 10 | ASSEMCORP ELEKTRONİK A.Ş. |
3.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the plasma processing equipment page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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9 | 31.0% |
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China
|
5 | 17.2% |
|
United Kingdom
|
4 | 13.8% |
|
Taiwan
|
3 | 10.3% |
|
Japan
|
3 | 10.3% |
|
Germany
|
2 | 6.9% |
|
Denmark
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Singapore
|
1 | 3.4% |
Turkey
|
1 | 3.4% |
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