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Bumper to Bumper - Developments in Openair-Plasma® Treatment of Exterior Automotive Components

13-05-2025
60 min
Online
English
Free

The demands placed on automotive components are constantly increasing - from headlights and glass roofs to rearview cameras, sensors and trim strips. New materials and combinations, functional design, aesthetic requirements, and long-term stable performance must work together perfectly. At the same time, environmental issues such as the use of recycled materials or the reduction of CO₂ and VOCs are becoming increasingly important for manufacturers

In this PlasmaTalk, you will learn how Openair-Plasma® technology is used in the reliable pretreatment of exterior automotive components.

Whether it is the ultra-fine cleaning of aluminum frames for the tight bonding of glass roofs, the activation of plastic surfaces for weatherproof coating adhesion on door handles or fenders, the long-term stable bonding of sensors or trim strips, or the functional protective coating through nanocoating in the PlasmaPlus® process, e.g. for anticorrosion protection or as environmentally friendly adhesion promoter. In conclusion, the plasma technology enables long-term stable bonds, high-quality surfaces, and safe processing, even with demanding or recycled materials.

Look forward to: 

Our expert Jeff Leighty will give you an insight into Openair-Plasma® and PlasmaPlus® technology, by presenting current trends like In-Mold coating (IMC), and showing practical examples from the automotive industry. You will also learn how to break new ground in surface modification with plasma treatment - environmentally friendly and industrially efficient.

Why you should attend:

  • Learn about new applications of plasma technology for automotive exteriors
  • Special excursion into In-Mold coating- PUR overflow coating of plastic components
  • Discover how to improve the performance and durability of your parts
  • Explore solutions for processing recycled or heterogeneous components.

Ask your questions live or send them in advance to: academy@plasmatreat.com. Register now and get inspired - maybe your next innovation starts with plasma.

Speaker

Peter Wall

Director Sales – USA

Peter Wall has a strong background in engineering and industrial applications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and his career spans mechatronic systems, ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic components, custom machine building, project management, and technical sales. Currently serving as Technical Sales Manager at Plasmatreat, where he has been for the past three years, Peter is soon stepping into the role of Director of Sales for Plasmatreat North America, driving innovation in surface pretreatment solutions. His expertise is largely rooted in the automotive sector, where lightweight composites and reliable adhesive bonding are critical for performance and efficiency.