What APJeT does

APJeT is a privately held atmospheric plasma technology company headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park), founded around 2009 from technology originating at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The company develops proprietary atmospheric plasma systems that ionize gas molecules at room temperature and atmospheric pressure to modify surfaces, induce chemical reactions, and inactivate pathogens. Its product portfolio spans three application areas: surface activation (APtivate spot treatment up to 8", APtibot robotic 3D treatment, APtreX wide-width web systems), functional coatings (APcure XL/narrow/lab systems combined with proprietary water-free GreenFIX chemistries for water repellency, antimicrobial, flame resistance, and moisture management), and sterilization/disinfection (APSanX surface sterilization and COVIDINATOR air disinfection). The driSTREAM digital patterning platform and Emerge Swimwear sub-brand extend the technology into patterned consumer applications.

APJeT sells customized capital equipment, proprietary chemistry consumables, and technology licenses to industrial manufacturers across textiles, automotive, telecommunications, biotech/healthcare, composites, plastics/HDPE, and corporate aviation. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales of plasma hardware, licensing of GreenFIX chemistries and driSTREAM/COVIDINATOR IP, custom engineering services, and channel partnerships (Corporate Jet Support in aviation and an unnamed global telecom infrastructure manufacturer). Pricing is quote-based given application-specific customization, and customer engagement is consultative with application engineers supporting integration into existing production lines.

The company is backed by Centripetal Capital Partners, with Steven Chrust as Chairman and Bentley Park (since June 2018) as President and CEO. APJeT sought USD 10 million in December 2022 to accelerate sales ahead of anticipated breakout growth, having previously raised roughly $5.2M across three prior rounds. The team is small (1-10 employees), and the company relies heavily on its NCSU Wilson College of Textiles research collaboration and Los Alamos heritage for technology development.

Name

APJeT

Legal name

APJeT, Inc.

Website

https://apjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APJeT develops atmospheric plasma systems and proprietary GreenFIX chemistries for surface activation, functional coatings, and sterilization, serving industrial manufacturers across textiles, automotive, telecommunications, biotech, and aviation. Headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plasma Surface Treatment Systems

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Spray & Metallizing (HVOF/Plasma/Arc) (IMAIAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI)

Keywords

• Atmospheric plasma systems
• Surface activation equipment
• Plasma coating systems
• Plasma sterilization systems
• Textile finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Plasma Systems and Equipment Sales: APJeT sells plasma systems (APtivate, APtibot, APtreX, APCure, APSanX) directly to manufacturers. Systems are customized for customer applications and integrated into existing production lines. Equipment includes plasma heads, electrodes, chemical applicators, and control systems.
2. Proprietary Chemistry (GreenFIX™): APJeT supplies proprietary GreenFIX chemical formulations that are cured using their plasma systems. These include water repellents, antimicrobials, flame resistant, release, and wicking chemistries.
3. Licensing of Technology: APJeT licenses their technology including driSTREAM for use in apparel designs and fashion lines. The COVIDINATOR technology is available to license.
4. Custom Solutions and Engineering: APJeT provides customized solutions including engineering unique plasma electrodes for 3D and niche products, and custom formulating chemical blends to target new performance coating characteristics.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APJeT develops and manufactures proprietary atmospheric plasma systems, machinery, and processes for three core industrial applications: surface activation (improving adhesion, wettability, printability, and bond strength), plasma coatings (water-free functional finishes such as water repellency, antimicrobial, flame resistance, and moisture management), and plasma sterilization (eliminating bacteria, viruses, RNA, and DNA without heat, chemicals, or UV). The company sells plasma hardware systems (APtivate, APtibot, APtreX, APcure, APSanX, COVIDINATOR), proprietary GreenFIX chemistry formulations, and licenses related digital finishing technology.

Product overview

APJeT is an advanced plasma technology company that develops atmospheric plasma systems for three core applications: surface activation, coating, and sterilization. The product portfolio centers on proprietary plasma hardware systems (APtivate™, APtibot™, APtreX™, APCure™ XL/Narrow/Lab, APSanX™) and associated proprietary GreenFIX™ chemical formulations that are cured by plasma rather than heat. The systems range from narrow-width spot treatment (APtivate™ up to 8") to wide-width web goods (APtreX™, APCure™ XL up to 3m+), with robotic 3D treatment capability (APtibot™). The driSTREAM™ digital printing technology allows chemical formulations to be applied in patterned concentrations. A consumer sub-brand, Emerge™ Swimwear, demonstrates the technology through wet-reveal swimwear patterns. The COVIDINATOR™ and APSanX™ systems address air and surface disinfection, including the aviation market. The company also offered Maskerade facemasks during the pandemic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emerge Swimwear: Swimwear brand created using driSTREAM technology that reveals patterns only when wet
• Maskerade

Products and services

• APSanX™ Plasma Sterilization System Patented plasma sterilization system for industrial buyers that eliminates biological material including RNA, DNA, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces without heat, chemicals, or UV. Achieves 6-log pathogen inactivation using activated ambient air; designed for medical devices, packaging, biotech, and aviation applications.
• COVIDINATOR™ Air Plasma Disinfection Technology Air plasma disinfection technology that uses ambient air to disinfect room air and surfaces, reducing the spread of viruses including COVID-19. Sold to corporate aviation and other commercial buyers; available for licensing and through exclusive aviation distribution via Corporate Jet Support.
• APtivate™ Plasma System Spot-treatment plasma surface activation system for web widths up to 8 inches, providing improved adhesion, wettability, printability, and bond strength. Features cool-temperature operation with no melting during line stops and robust plasma heads; targets automotive, HDPE, and industrial assembly applications.
• APtibot™ Robotic Plasma System Robotic-arm-mounted plasma surface activation system for 3D treatment of contoured and three-dimensional surfaces. Combines APtivate performance with robotic maneuverability; targets automotive lines, shoe assembly, and other 3D parts manufacturers.
• APtreX™ Wide-Width Plasma System Wide-width plasma surface activation system for web and roll goods 1 meter and greater, providing high surface energies and consistent treatment across width. Positioned as a superior alternative to corona discharge treatment for textile and roll-goods manufacturers.
• APcure™ XL Wide-Width Roll-to-Roll Plasma Coating System Wide-width roll-to-roll plasma coating system for web and roll goods up to 3 meters wide. Cures functional coatings at room temperature using 90% less energy than conventional oven curing with 85% smaller footprint; integrates driSTREAM patterning compatible with inkjet printing.
• APcure™ Narrow Plasma Coating System Pilot-scale 18-inch reel-to-reel plasma coating system running at commercial speeds, equipped with plasma curing technology and chemical applicators. Bridges lab development and full-scale wide-width production for GreenFIX functional coatings.
• APcure™ Lab Plasma Coating System Lab-scale coating and curing system for R&D development of new chemical formulations or applications. Fits into small laboratories with minimal chemistry requirements; serves as an entry point for new GreenFIX chemistry and customer development.
• GreenFIX™ Proprietary Chemical Formulations Proprietary water-free chemical formulations cured by APJeT plasma systems, including GreenFIX-Si and GreenFIX-HC (water repellency), GreenFIX-AM (antimicrobial), GreenFIX-FR (flame resistance), GreenFIX-MM (moisture management/wicking), and GreenFIX-F (oil/alcohol repellency). Sold to manufacturers using APJeT coating systems for functional textile and material finishing.
• driSTREAM™ Digital Finishing Technology Digital finishing technology and inkjet-based system that applies and cures GreenFIX chemical formulations into patterns of varying concentration or shape for perspiration management and unique apparel applications. Licensed for use in apparel designs and fashion lines including Emerge™ Swimwear.
• Emerge™ Swimwear (Sub-Brand/Consumer Product) Consumer swimwear sub-brand that uses APJeT's driSTREAM digital finishing technology to create fabric revealing patterns only when wet. Demonstrates the broader consumer application potential of APJeT's proprietary plasma-cured GreenFIX chemistries.
• Maskerade Face Masks Face masks manufactured and sold during the COVID-19 pandemic for area residents and essential businesses. Operated as a division of APJeT to address immediate community and essential worker PPE needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% (6 log) kill rate of surrogate human coronavirus
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Corporate Jet SupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 March 2021New Jersey-based Corporate Jet Support placed the first orders for APJeT's COVIDINATOR air plasma disinfection technology and serves as the exclusive distributor to the corporate aviation industry for Gulfstream jet parts and corporate jet service.
• Global Telecommunications Infrastructure ManufacturercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPJeT has partnered with a global manufacturer of telecommunications infrastructure for distribution of APtivate surface activation technology, expanding into telecommunications markets.
• NCSU Wilson College of TextilescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPJeT relocated to incubator space at NCSU Wilson College of Textiles in Raleigh, NC in 2009. The company developed proprietary plasma coating technology in close collaboration with NCSU. Carrie Cornelius maintains an Adjunct Assistant Professorship with NC State University College of Textiles.
• Los Alamos National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPJeT began as a lab-based entity at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the core atmospheric plasma technology was originally developed.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/apjetinc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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