plasma technology GmbH

What plasma technology GmbH does

plasma technology GmbH is a privately held German family-owned manufacturer of low-pressure (vacuum) plasma systems, headquartered in Herrenberg-Gültstein, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 2008, the company engineers industrial capital equipment for surface treatment — activation, cleaning, coating, and etching — at the molecular level using plasma generated in stainless-steel vacuum chambers operating at 0.1 to 1.0 mbar. Its portfolio spans four equipment tiers: compact laboratory systems (2.4-40L chamber volume), standing production systems (150-890L), fully automated inline systems with cycle times under 10 seconds, and bespoke custom systems with chamber volumes up to 42,000L. The firm supports a range of process gases including O2, H2, Ar, N2, and fluorinated gases (CF4, SF6, NF3), enabling application across activation, PECVD coating, desmearing of PCBs, plasma sterilization, and corrosion protection.

The company sells primarily to industrial manufacturers in automotive, electronics/semiconductor, and medical technology verticals, with secondary exposure to plastics/packaging, metals, and textiles. Revenue is generated through five streams: one-time hardware sales of plasma systems, rental of systems from an in-house rental park (with optional purchase), outsourced surface treatment (toll manufacturing), process development consulting, and technical support/maintenance services. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and engagements typically operate on multi-year contract cycles. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by content-led demand generation across a website, blog, YouTube, and social channels. The firm holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and GDPR/DSGVO compliance, and has collaborated with Hochschule Furtwangen on the BMBF-funded PlasmaKlient project (2019-2022) to develop HFC-emission-free plasma etching for PCB manufacturing. Operating with approximately 7 employees and managed by Geschäftsführer Jörg Eisenlohr, the company describes itself as a leading manufacturer of low-pressure plasma systems in Germany with international reach.

Name

plasma technology GmbH

Legal name

plasma technology GmbH

Website

https://plasmatechnology.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

plasma technology GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of low-pressure (vacuum) plasma systems for industrial surface treatment — activation, cleaning, coating, and etching — serving automotive, electronics, medical technology, and other industrial manufacturers through direct equipment sales, rentals, and toll-treatment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plasma Systems

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

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

• Plasma surface treatment
• Low-pressure plasma systems
• Vacuum plasma equipment
• Industrial plasma cleaning
• Plasma activation coating

Headquarters

HQ city

Herrenberg-Gültstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plasma System Sales: Sale of complete plasma systems including laboratory systems (2.4-40L), production systems (150-890L), fully automated systems, and custom specialized systems (up to 42,000L). One-time capital equipment purchases.
2. Plasma System Rental: Rental of plasma systems from a rental park with flexible rental conditions. Optional purchase after rental period. Provides cost-effective access to plasma technology without full capital investment.
3. Surface Treatment Services (Toll Treatment): Outsourced plasma surface treatment services for large individual orders. Professional toll treatment for plasma surface modifications using low-pressure plasma.
4. Process Development: Plasma process development services including analysis, optimization, problem diagnosis, safe testing, sample part manufacturing, and expert consultation.
5. Technical Support and Maintenance: Technical support services including maintenance, technician services, and training to ensure optimal equipment performance and operator competence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

plasma technology GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells low-pressure (vacuum) plasma systems for industrial surface treatment, enabling activation, cleaning, coating, and etching of materials at the molecular level. The product range spans compact laboratory units (2.4–40L), standing production systems (150–890L), fully automated inline systems, and custom-built chambers up to 42,000L. The company complements hardware with a rental park, process development, outsourced surface treatment (toll treatment), and technical support/training services.

Product overview

plasma technology GmbH is a leading manufacturer of low-pressure plasma systems (Niederdruckplasmaanlagen) based in Germany. The product portfolio consists of four main plasma system types: Laboratory Plasma Systems (compact benchtop units, 2.4-40L), Production Plasma Systems (standing units, 150-890L), Fully Automated Plasma Systems (inline production capable, cycle times under 10 seconds), and Custom/Specialized Plasma Systems (up to 42,000L chambers). The company complements its hardware with comprehensive services including process development, equipment rental, technical support, and outsourced plasma surface treatment (labor treatment). The systems are designed for surface activation, cleaning, coating, and etching applications across various industries including automotive, electronics, medical technology, and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Plasma Systems (Laborplasmaanlagen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment times: Surface activation up to 5 minutes; Cleaning and etching up to 30 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hochschule Furtwangen (Furtwangen University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborative research partnership with Furtwangen University on the PlasmaKlient project (2019-2022), which developed environmentally friendly plasma etching processes. The project was funded by BMBF (now BMFTR) under the KMU-innovativ program, aiming to eliminate HFC emissions from plasma etching processes in printed circuit board manufacturing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PlasmaTreat GmbH: German manufacturer of atmospheric plasma systems for industrial surface pretreatment. Comparable as a German-based plasma surface-treatment equipment vendor serving automotive, electronics, and packaging customers.
• PVA TePla AG: German manufacturer of plasma treatment systems and plasma cleaning equipment for industrial surface treatment. Directly comparable as a German-based producer of low-pressure plasma systems serving similar electronics and industrial customers.
• Europlasma NV: Belgian manufacturer of low-pressure plasma equipment for industrial surface treatment. Comparable as a European-based plasma system vendor with overlapping customer use cases in textiles, electronics, and automotive.
• AcXys Technologies: French supplier of atmospheric and low-pressure plasma surface treatment systems. Comparable as a European plasma equipment specialist targeting similar industrial surface treatment applications including bonding, coating, and cleaning.
• Diener Electronic GmbH: German specialist in low-pressure and atmospheric plasma systems for surface activation, cleaning, and coating. Closest like-for-like competitor — also a German Mittelstand plasma equipment maker with a similar product line and customer base.
• Tantec A/S: Danish manufacturer of plasma and corona treatment equipment for surface activation and adhesion improvement. Comparable as a European plasma equipment specialist serving plastics, automotive, and medical device manufacturers.
• Harrick Plasma Inc. US-based manufacturer of plasma cleaners and plasma treatment equipment for laboratory and industrial surface modification. Comparable as a plasma surface-treatment equipment vendor with similar product categories (laboratory and production-scale systems).

Emerging players

• apex products GmbH: German-based specialty plasma and surface-treatment engineering firm. Comparable as a niche German player offering plasma-related surface treatment solutions and engineering services to industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• MKS Instruments (Advanced Energy Industries / Plasma-Therm): Large US-listed semiconductor and industrial equipment supplier with plasma-based process equipment for electronics manufacturing. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering plasma processing systems (etch, PECVD) to electronics and industrial customers.

Others

• Plasma Etch Inc.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/plasmatechnology
• Facebookfacebook.com/plasmatechnologyGmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plasmatechnology
• Instagraminstagram.com/plasma_technology_gmbh/?hl=de

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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