November 16, 2011 — Precision Mechatronics Pty Ltd acquired Surfx Technologies, which specializes in high-speed atmospheric plasma technology for micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS), microfluidics, semiconductors, solar cells, medical devices, sensors, plastics and composites manufacturing.
The plasma units provide a beam of plasma for materials processing at atmospheric pressure and low temperatures. The clean reactive gas flows over and through micro-structured materials, uniformly treating surfaces without any damage. High-speed atmospheric plasma can be applied for cleaning, etching, deposition, surface activation, bonding and surface modulation.
The acquisition agreement, signed in October 2011, expands Australia-based Precision Mechatronics into the US market, as well as southeast Asia. Precision Mechatronics will offer the Atomflo portable plasma unit, as well as system integration and process engineering around the clean atmospheric plasma technology, reports CEO Jason Thelander. In addition, Precision Mechatronics will expand Surfx Technologies’ install base from universities and labs into manufacturing companies, government agencies, and other end users. Existing customers for Atomflo plasma systems operate in the aerospace industry as well.
Surfx Technologies’ Professor Robert Hicks of University of California, LA (UCLA) will be a leader within the new team.
For more information about Surfx Technologies and high-speed atmospheric plasma technology refer to www.surfxtechnologies.com.
Precision Mechatronics Pty Ltd provides custom-designed, custom-built and fully installed equipment for many industries and environments, including semiconductor packaging and test systems, telecommunications, photonics, mining, medical and life sciences. Learn more at www.premecha.com.
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