December 16, 2025
Industrial
Built on more than a decade of applied research experience, the system is designed to enhance key surface properties of polymeric films and metal rolls, including adhesion, ink receptivity, wettability (hydrophilicity), and the formation of chemically active functional groups. With the ability to process rolls up to three meters wide at speeds of up to 400 meters per minute, the device is positioned for use in high-throughput production lines in sectors such as printing, packaging, composite manufacturing, and textile finishing. The company says local development of this equipment can help reduce reliance on imported surface-treatment systems used in nanoscale processing.
Across industries ranging from printing and packaging to polymer components and composites, the need to precisely control surface properties is increasing. Factors such as ink adhesion quality, coating durability, hydrophilic or hydrophobic behavior, dye uptake speed, and even electrostatic performance can be strongly affected by the surface condition of polymer and metal substrates. In recent years, domestic industries have also faced the high cost of importing surface-treatment equipment, much of which is plasma-based and, in some cases, considered strategically important. As a result, developing a locally engineered system capable of delivering high-quality, industrial-scale surface activation has become a key technology need.
Plasma is often described as a state of matter in which a gas becomes partially or fully ionized, containing molecules, ions, and free electrons. Because of its charged particles, plasma responds to electric and magnetic fields and can generate energetic species under excitation. When these species interact with a material surface, they can break bonds, generate free radicals, and activate the topmost surface layer without altering the bulk structure of the material. This characteristic has made plasma a core tool for surface modification in industries including textiles, printing, packaging, electronics, and composite fabrication.
Plasma processing can deliver multiple surface-level improvements, such as higher surface energy, better wettability, reduced electrostatic charge buildup, stronger adhesion, improved chemical uptake, enhanced coating performance, and the creation of nanoscale surface features. These attributes are often critical determinants of final product quality.
According to the developer, the Corona Print system is designed to support a broad range of industrial surface processes. Using ceramic electrodes, it generates a stable and uniform electrical discharge to treat materials such as plastics, polymer films, and metal rolls.
A key feature is its ability to induce nanoscale changes on treated surfaces. During plasma processing, active functional groups, including hydroxyl and oxygen-containing groups, can remain on the surface, increasing surface energy and improving bonding performance for inks, adhesives, and functional coatings. This is particularly important for printing and packaging applications, where uniformity and durability of ink adhesion are essential.
The system supports roll widths ranging from 40 centimeters to 3 meters and operating speeds from 0 to 400 meters per minute, making it suitable for both mid-scale and large industrial applications. The company also states that Corona Print can treat a variety of polymer films, including PE, PP, PET, PVC, polycarbonate, nylon, and polystyrene.
One of the device’s differentiators, compared to conventional surface-treatment methods, is its ability to create controlled nanoscale structures and modifications within the surface layer. These nanoscale changes not only improve adhesion and printability but can also open new surface reaction pathways for stronger chemical bonding.
Reported application areas include:
Improved adhesion and ink receptivity: More uniform and durable deposition of inks and adhesives on polymer substrates
Polymer and textile surface conditioning: Enhanced hydrophilicity or controlled permeability through surface structuring
Anti-static performance: Reduced electrostatic charge accumulation on polymer materials
Composite manufacturing optimization: Creation of active sites on fibers and reinforcements for stronger interfacial bonding
Plasma polymerization and thin-film deposition: Nanoscale coating and layer formation via plasma processes
Nanoscale surface activation: Enabling attachment or growth of nanostructures on functional surfaces
These capabilities suggest applications beyond printing and packaging, extending to composite producers, textile manufacturers, and other advanced industries where surface engineering is required.
Plasma Fanavar Jam claims to have developed a scalable industrial platform backed by local expertise and asserts that the system can compete with imported alternatives. The company argues that localizing plasma-based surface-treatment equipment can reduce dependency on foreign suppliers while supporting broader industrial deployment of plasma and nanotechnology-enabled manufacturing.
Company representatives also state that their broader goal is to deliver plasma-based solutions that raise product quality and lower production costs across multiple sectors. The development of Corona Print is presented as an example of translating university-based research into an industrial product with direct relevance to several key manufacturing industries.
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