PlasmaBound was created in late 2017 and is the sole provider of a step-change bonding pre-treatment technology, termed Controlled Polymer Ablation (CPA).
The PlasmaBound CPA technology:
- Facilitates the structural adhesive joining of lightweight materials, namely carbon and glass fibre reinforced composites
- Supports the weight reduction programmes of transport and goods manufacturers (e.g. Airbus, Audi, and Bombardier)
- Addresses both a higher structural bonding capability between similar and dissimilar materials, while providing a simpler, cleaner, and more repeatable automated process
PlasmaBound requested support from CREST to develop a 6 axis robot that integrates the technology of the 3 axis system presently available.
CREST provided PlasmaBound with the landscape and the roadmap to develop the process automation with respect to 6 axis systems.
CREST helped PlasmaBound create a Business Case as well as a developing a Prototype as part of an ESA-BIC project.
Testimonial
"Access to the knowledge, expertise, and facilities at CREST TU Dublin greatly simplified the automation of our Controlled Polymer Ablation (CPA) surface preparation process. CREST's prior knowledge and activities in pilot builds contributed significantly to the success of the project, and the resulting demonstrator has removed a colossal process integration barrier for PlasmaBound into the Automotive industry, lending to a considerable uptick in pipeline growth."
Dr. James Nicholas Barry
PlasmaBound Technical Director