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We characterise your need, validate feasibility and support you through scale-up.
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Atmospheric plasma reactors and surface treatment for industry
Designed in North America. To activate, clean and functionalise your surfaces without chemical solvents, directly on your production lines.
First assessment with no commitment
Designed and built in Canada
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The challenges we solve
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The industries we support
Show all industries 15 sectors, from medical to food processing
Aerospace
Composite surface preparation, adhesion of thermal coatings, treatment of structural parts.
Agriculture
Better leaf wettability, seed treatment, functionalisation of agricultural films.
Biotechnology
Cell culture surfaces, microfluidic supports, biosensors and laboratory devices.
Defence
Treatment of technical materials, functional surfaces for demanding environments, documented qualification.
Electronics
Circuit cleaning, activation before encapsulation, ink guiding and printing on connectors and housings.
Energy
Solar panels, electrode treatment, battery and fuel cell surfaces.
Food processing
Packaging films with a functional barrier, treatment of food-contact surfaces, anti-fog for display cases.
Manufacturing
Adhesion on technical polymers, better durability of paints and inks, throughput gains in line.
Medical
Catheters, face shields, diagnostic devices, biocompatible surfaces.
Optical
Anti-fog eyewear, transmission treatments, durable transparent surfaces.
Packaging
Polymer films, anti-fog refrigerated display cases, functional barriers.
Printing
Polymer activation before printing, ink adhesion on difficult substrates, technical finishes.
Sports and leisure
Adhesion on technical composites, treatment of lightweight materials, functional finishes for equipment.
Textiles
Technical textiles, fibre functionalisation, durable hydrophilic or hydrophobic treatments.
Transportation
Rail, marine and heavy vehicles. Adhesion on composites, gasket sealing, technical glazing.
Atmospheric plasma, made in Canada
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130° → 20°contact angle, in a few seconds
In-line treatment, no vacuum
In open air, directly on your conveyors, for parts of any size.
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Quebecdesign, testing and commissioning
Designed and supported by our team
You talk to the experts who built your reactor, in French or in English.
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20 yearsof plasma research
Five disciplines, one team
Physics, chemistry, process engineering, mechanics and instrumentation, brought together on every project.
Compare with vacuum plasma and chemical primer
Atmospheric plasma
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Vacuum plasma | Chemical primer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-line integration | Yes, continuous | No, in batches | Yes |
| Initial investment | Medium | High (pumps, chamber) | Low |
| Solvents / VOCs | None | None | Yes |
| Part size | Not limited | Limited by the chamber | Not limited |
| Cycle time | Seconds | Minutes (pump-down) | Drying required |
What plasma does not do: it does not replace heavy degreasing. On an oily part, we clean first, and we tell you so at the diagnosis.
Our process
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Answer within 48 h
You write to us
An email, a call or the form. Describe your part and your goal, even roughly: an expert answers you, not a sales department.
You leave withA first technical read on your case.
On your sideNothing. It is free and without commitment.
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Diagnosis
We take in your material, your goal (adhesion, wettability, deposition) and your production constraints.
You leave withA feasibility report: what plasma can do on your surface, and what it will not do.
On your sideThe datasheet for your material and, if possible, a few photos of the part.
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Validation
We treat your parts in our facilities, characterise the surfaces (contact angle, surface energy, how long the effect lasts) and document the process.
You leave withA characterisation file: before/after measurements, how long the effect lasts, the parameters retained.
On your side3 to 5 samples representative of your production.
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Integration
We integrate the equipment on your production line and adjust the parameters until the process is optimal, ready for industrial throughput.
You leave withA documented, parameterised process, ready for your customer audits.
On your sideA line-stop window of about two days for installation and set-up.
If plasma is not the right answer to your problem, we tell you at step 1.
Choose the path that fits your project
Our reactors
Atmospheric-pressure reactors, standard or custom, ready to integrate into your production lines.
See the reactorsSample treatment
We treat your parts in Quebec City while you validate the process and build your qualification file.
Send samplesFor the education sector: an introduction to plasma, from primary school to university
Ten experts, one workshop in Quebec City
Co-founder, CEO
Marine Queffeulou, Phd.
A PhD holder and entrepreneur, Marine leads Kalego's commercial strategy and development. She bridges plasma science and the concrete needs of North American industry.
See the profileCo-founder, CTO
Jacopo Profili, Phd.
A PhD in plasma physics, Jacopo signs off on the scientific design of the reactors and processes. His academic publications underpin Kalego's technical authority.
See the publicationsSee the whole team
The technical team
Didier Pignet
Systems engineering
Project manager, Plasma equipment
Dominic Lavoie
Product designer
Industrial design
Florence Champagne
Materials engineering
Technician, Materials characterisation
Houari Dahmani, M. Sc.
Plasma specialist, PhD student in chemistry
Physics technician, Plasma equipment
Jérémy Pothier
Surface modification expert
Project manager, Plasma process
Louis-David Savard
Project manager, Engineering physics
Physics technician, Customer follow-up
Théophraste Lescot, M. Sc.
Plasma specialist, M. Sc. in materials
Product development
Yiwei Jiang, Phd.
Surface engineering, PhD in chemistry
Industrial postdoctoral researcher, Plasma process
+ 5 interns
Every summer
Seasonal R&D reinforcement
Advisory board
Frédéric René-Laforest
Advisor, Prototype expert
Jean-Luc Lemyre
Advisor, Endoscopy R&D
Michel Kingma-Lord
Advisor, Financing and export
Understanding industrial plasma
Foundational article
Plasma surface treatment, explained
How plasma modifies a surface at the nanoscale to improve adhesion, wettability and cleanliness.
Comparison
Atmospheric or vacuum plasma
Cost, integration, material compatibility. A practical comparison for choosing the right configuration.
Application case
Improving adhesion before bonding, painting or printing
Surface preparation methods, ranked by effectiveness and cost. Why DBD plasma has become the reference.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions that come up most often. If yours is not listed, write to us.
Your question is not here? Write to us, an expert will answer.
Is my material compatible with plasma?
The vast majority of polymers, metals, glasses and composites can be treated with DBD plasma. The surest way to find out is to send us a description of your part and your goal. We come back to you with a first assessment and, if needed, we treat a sample in our facilities.
How do I know whether plasma will solve my adhesion or fogging problem?
Plasma is particularly effective for problems tied to low surface energy, residual contamination or a need for hydrophilic functionalisation. Our diagnosis stage qualifies your case before any investment.
How long does it take to integrate a reactor into my line?
The lead time depends on the complexity of the integration. For a standard reactor, allow roughly 1 to 3 months between order and commissioning. For a custom reactor, the schedule is framed at the design stage and firmed up in the specification.
Can you treat my parts before I buy equipment?
Yes. Our facilities in Quebec City let us treat your parts as a service, long enough to validate the process and build your qualification file. It is often the best way to start a project without committing to a capital investment.
How long does the plasma treatment effect last?
The surface activation effect ages over time, at a rate that depends on the material, the storage environment and the nature of the process. For a lasting effect, we combine activation with the deposition of a functional layer. The precise duration is characterised on your parts during the validation stage.
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What documents do you provide for my customer audits?
Every project is delivered with a documented process file: plasma parameters, characterisation methods, validation results and operating procedures. For regulated markets (medical, food), we adapt the level of documentation to your sector's requirements.
What does a plasma project at Kalego cost?
Costs vary with complexity (standard or custom reactor, in-line integration, level of documentation required). We provide a costed estimate after the diagnosis stage, which remains without commitment.
An answer within 48 h
on what plasma
can do for your surfaces.
A few questions about your parts and your line: you leave with a recommendation, and an expert takes up your case.
Take the assessmentNo commitment. A technical discussion with an expert.