APPLICATION SEMINAR
Plasma technology for optimized adhesion
Guest speaker: Professor Dr. Michael Thomas, Fraunhofer IST
April 28, 2026 – Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center, Copenhagen
April 29, 2026 – Hotel Munkebjerg, Vejle
We are hosting two seminars in Copenhagen and Vejle, with the same agenda and the same speakers. Plasma technology opens up completely new possibilities in industrial manufacturing and product design.
Through targeted activation, functionalization, or coating, surfaces can be cleaned in an environmentally friendly manner, new material combinations can be enabled, and new surface properties can be created.
The Controlled Adhesion (COAD®) process developed by Fraunhofer IST represents a new level of controlled surface functionalization for industrial use. In this seminar, we will present the current state of the art in atmospheric and low-pressure plasma, as well as possibilities for process control and surface analysis.
Tantec A/S will explain and demonstrate the latest standards in automation and efficient manufacturing using plasma technologies. Experts from Fraunhofer IST will provide an overview of how plasma treatment and surface analysis interact and show where the technology may develop in the coming years.
Bring your own parts or materials to the seminar and test them directly on a selection of different systems.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Program for seminar in Copenhagen and Vejle
09:00 Registration, breakfast and networking
09:30 Welcome and introduction
09.45 Plasma technology – Fundamentals – new plasma processes – new technologies
10:30 Pause
10:45 Surface functionalization and analysis for adhesion optimization – Controlled Adhesion – COAD® – Sustainability & Circular Economy
12.00 Lunch
13:00 Tantec applications: technical insights, case studies, technology trends, and new innovations
13.30 Test your own parts or materials. Live demonstrations on different plasma and corona systems
14.00 Coffee break
14:15 Technology trends and future development in plasma treatment and surface functionalization
14:45 Q&A and open discussion
15.00 End of seminar
We would be happy to stay after the seminar for a discussion about surface treatment of your material.
Presentation of guest speaker
Professor Dr. Michael Thomas is the head of the Department of Interfacial Chemistry and adaptive Adhesion at the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST), Germany, and has more than 20 years’ experience in surface technology.
Trained as a chemist, his work is focused on fundamental and industrial projects of surface treatment and coatings in the area of plasma processes at atmospheric pressure, with specific interest in adhesion, sustainability and circular economy for wide range of applications.
He has published more than 30 technical papers and professional articles and holds 10 patents on the topic of atmospheric pressure plasma technology.
Participation fee
Participation fee is €400 for registrations received no later than February 27, 2026.
Participation fee after February 27, 2026: €500.
The participation fee includes refreshments during breaks and lunch.
Language: The seminar will be held in English
Registration: Sign up below or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Location
Seminar in Copenhagen:
Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center
Arni Magnussons Gade 2
1577 Copenhagen
https://www.tivolihotel.dk/
Seminar in Vejle:
Munkebjerg Hotel
Munkebjergvej 125
7100 Vejle
http://www.munkebjerg.dk/
Refund policy
If you need to cancel, please send your request in writing to [email protected]
Cancellations received on or before March 26, 2026 will be fully refunded.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations
received after March 28, 2026.
The organizers may change or cancel the conference at any time. In this case, the full fee will be refunded.