47th Workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group (ak-adp)

Optimizing adhesion is a constantly recurring topic and quality criterion in many branches of industry. This is where plasmas - energetically excited gases - can help quickly, cost-effectively and in an environmentally friendly manner. Surface functionalization with atmospheric pressure plasma through ultra-fine cleaning, activation or even nanocoating can replace chemical and vacuum processes or enable completely new functionalities and material combinations. Atmospheric plasmas are therefore an innovative way of achieving greater ecological sustainability, quality assurance and increasing the economic efficiency of production processes.

The presentations at the 47th workshop of the Atmospheric Pressure Plasma User Group will focus on topics such as efficient component cleaning, adhesion mechanisms, specific surface pre-treatments for various materials and applications, including composite materials and recyclates, as well as new methods for measuring adhesion. The open panel discussion will focus on the REACH issue with regard to primers and adhesives and provide impetus for the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of plasma processes. It will draw on the experience and tips of all workshop participants. Controversial discussions will focus on liability optimization in connection with recyclability. The complete lecture and discussion program and further information on the event as well as a personal contact can be found at www.ak-adp.de including online registration. The venue is the newly renovated Volkshaus in Jena, which has been opened as a modern event center. An evening event and the established regulars' table will be offered in the tried and tested form. On 13.11. there will be an opportunity to visit the laboratory at Innovent e.V. Technologieentwicklung.