FROM PLASMA COMPONENTS TO A COMPLETE AUTOMATION SOLUTION The Multizelle for Automated Plasma Surface Treatment

Many companies are familiar with atmospheric plasma primarily as a single process component: a generator, a nozzle, and some motion technology integrated into their own production equipment.

This approach has served manufacturers successfully for many years. However, production requirements have evolved. Processes are becoming more complex, quality standards are increasing, and more companies are looking for complete, ready-to-use solutions instead of sourcing and integrating individual components themselves.

With the “Multizelle”, Schnick Systemtechnik now offers more than plasma technology. It provides a complete, compact plasma automation cell designed for reliable and reproducible surface treatment processes.

WHY MORE COMPANIES ARE CHOOSING COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

In practice, the same pattern appears time and again.

The plasma technology itself is highly reliable. The real challenges often lie in everything around it.

How is the workpiece positioned?

How can movement sequences be controlled with consistent repeatability?

How can a safe and reliable process be ensured?

How are extraction systems, safety technology, and machine operation integrated?

How can engineering effort and commissioning time be reduced?

Especially R&D departments, medium-sized manufacturers, and companies producing smaller batch sizes want to achieve stable results faster without developing an entire automation system from scratch.

MULTIZELLE: A TURNKEY PLASMA AUTOMATION SOLUTION

The Multizelle was developed specifically to meet these requirements.

Rather than providing individual plasma components, the system combines all essential elements in one compact, industrial-grade unit:

• Integrated XYZ motion system

• Atmospheric plasma system

• Fully enclosed safety housing

• Controlled and repeatable process execution

• User-friendly operation

• Flexible workpiece fixtures

The result is a ready-to-use solution for reproducible surface treatment processes.

FOCUS ON REPRODUCIBLE RESULTS

One of the key advantages of automated plasma systems is repeatability.

Unlike manual processes, the automated movement of the Multizelle ensures consistently repeatable operation through:

• Defined treatment distances

• Constant travel speeds

• Precise processing paths

• Stable process parameters

For demanding applications such as bonding, coating, or printing, this level of process stability is essential.

COMPACT, FLEXIBLE, AND INDUSTRY READY

The “Multizelle” is not designed exclusively for high-volume production.

Thanks to its compact footprint, it is equally suitable for:

• Research and development departments

• Pre-production and pilot manufacturing

• Small production lines

• Laboratory and technical center applications

• Flexible manufacturing environments

The platform remains adaptable to a wide variety of workpiece geometries and applications.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

The “Multizelle” supports a broad range of applications, from plastics processing to demanding technical surfaces.

Examples include:

Surface activation before bonding

Improves adhesion on plastic, metal, and composite materials.

Surface preparation before printing and coating

Optimizes surface wettability for consistent process results.

Precision cleaning of technical components

Removes organic residues immediately before downstream processing.

Plasma process development

Provides a flexible platform for evaluating new materials and developing new manufacturing processes.

MORE THAN PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

For many customers, this represents the next logical step.

Instead of purchasing individual plasma components, they receive a complete, coordinated process solution.

The Multizelle combines proven Tigres plasma technology with a compact automation platform including motion technology, safety features, and controlled process execution.

This significantly reduces engineering effort, system integration, and commissioning time.

CONCLUSION

Atmospheric plasma has evolved far beyond being just another process component. Modern manufacturing demands solutions that are reproducible, safe, and easy to integrate.

With the Multizelle, Schnick Systemtechnik offers a compact plasma automation solution that addresses exactly these requirements—from the plasma source to the complete process cell.

The result is a ready-to-use platform for reliable surface treatment processes that is flexible, repeatable, and designed for industrial production.