2026 I 01 I 29

New cold plasma and laser-based surface treatment technologies developed by EVOCON Ltd. advance industrial adhesive bonding.

The research and development project entitled “Development of a Surface Activation Device for the Optimization of Adhesive Bonding” carried out by EVOCON Ltd. has been successfully completed. The aim of the project was to develop high-energy-density surface treatment technologies that can be reliably applied in industrial environments. As a result of the development, the company has created two complementary surface activation processes and a comprehensive engineering service, opening up new opportunities in modern adhesive bonding technologies..

Within the project, EVOCON’s engineers and researchers developed cold plasma jet and short-pulse laser-based surface treatment technologies for the targeted modification of material surfaces, including metals, polymers, composites, and ceramics. These technologies significantly improve surface wettability and adhesion without the need for hazardous chemical pre-treatments such as primers, making them well suited for industrial applications. The project led to the development of EVO Plasma Engineering (EVO-PE), a cold plasma jet technology that includes piezoelectric-based and high-power atmospheric-pressure plasma processes. The system can be applied to both flat and three-dimensional surfaces, and is easily integrated into CNC-controlled and robotic production environments. The effectiveness of the treatments was confirmed through surface wettability measurements and mechanical testing of adhesive joints, showing clear improvements compared to untreated surfaces.

Another key outcome of the project is EVO Laser Engineering (EVO-LE), a pulsed laser-based surface treatment technology. This process has proven to be particularly effective for metal substrates, where the laser beam enables fast, localized surface structuring and activation. The technologies were not developed as standalone devices, but were integrated into technological cells suitable for industrial environments, ensuring practical applicability in real production settings.

Building on these developments, EVOCON has also launched a new, integrated engineering service called EVO-SURFACE. The service focuses on the material surface as a critical interfacial layer, which plays a key role in adhesive performance. Rather than providing general recommendations, EVOCON develops material-specific surface treatment solutions, supported by measurement-based validation. The service includes surface wettability and interfacial energy measurements, as well as environmental durability testing of activated surfaces.

The results of the project contribute to enabling industrial manufacturing to replace traditional mechanical and chemical surface preparation methods with modern, localized, high-energy-density surface treatment solutions. This approach reduces processing time, thermal load, material consumption, and environmental and chemical impact. At the same time, the development provides a solid foundation for EVOCON Ltd.’s future industrial collaborations and further technological advancements.

The project with ID 2021-1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV-2022-00065, implemented under the call 2021-1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV, had a total budget of HUF 315,700,000 and received non-repayable funding of HUF 255,320,000 from the NRDI Fund. The funding intensity amounted to 80.87% of the project’s total eligible costs. The physical implementation of the project started on 1 January 2023 and was completed on 31 December 2025.

Contact Persons:

Annamária Hárschné Végh
vegh.annamaria@evocon.hu
+36 30 495 5534

Zoltán Weltsch, PhD
weltsch.zoltan@evocon.hu
+36 20 238 8144

2025 I 01 I 20

The recent completion of studies on our developing surface treatment technology supports our assumption that high-energy-density processes can be effectively applied and automated under industrial conditions.
During our research, we examined the effects of different atmospheres used for surface treatment and began developing the integration of the technology into equipment
We analyzed the efficiency of the surface modification processes using various measurement methods. In these studies, we applied high-energy treatments that chemically modified the atoms in the top layers of the materials, thereby improving bonding efficiency. With the application of optimal settings, the adhesion of the surfaces significantly improved. The studies confirmed that laser treatment is excellently suited for the development of industrial adhesive bonding technologies.

2024 I 02 I 05

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2023|02|14

EVOCON Trading and Service Limited Liability Company recently started implementing a research and development project with the title "Development of surface activation equipment for the optimization of adhesive joints", ID number 1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV-2022-00065.

The development processes and research in which environmental protection is a main aspect, of course, in addition to economy, are part of our everyday life. This trend is present in most industries, as environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions are given a particularly important role in all areas. Currently, one of the most dynamically developing branches of research and development is the use of new types of materials, the complex form of use of new materials and the related hybrid material pairings. However, the appearance of these materials also means new bonding technology challenges, since the bonding between the parts has at least as important a role as the properties of the material used. In line with today's industrial needs, the aim of the project is to develop a surface treatment, surface activation technology and related equipment that has been experimentally verified in advance and works under laboratory conditions, which is a very useful tool for industry players in terms of improving the strength of bonding technologies, as even complex bonding technology tasks can be solved with gluing which are unimaginable with other methods, in addition to the fact that there is no heat load on the materials to be connected, and it also has a good vibration dampening, insulating and noise reducing effect.

The physical implementation of the project began on January 1, 2023, and the planned completion date is December 31, 2025.

The project with a total cost of HUF 315,700,000 will be implemented by the minister responsible for the coordination of science policy, through the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, as the managing body, under the call for tenders announced with the code number 2021-1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV, with a total cost of HUF 255.320.000 from the NRDI Fund. , won a grant without repayment obligation. The intensity of the support is 80.87% of the eligible total cost of the project.

The ID number of the project: 1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV-2022-00065
Accountable gross total cost of the project: HUF 315.7 million
The amount of the non-refundable subsidy is HUF 255.32 million
Amount of support: 80.87% of the total eligible cost of the project
Place of implementation: 6500 Baja, Neumann János St. 1.A
The planned date of the completion of the project: 31.12.2025.

Contact person

EVOCON Ltd.
Annemária Hárschné Végh General Manager
tel: +36 304 955 534
e-mail: evoconkft@gmail.com
https://www.evocon.hu

2022|11|04

Az tudománypolitika koordinációjáért felelős miniszter által a Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs  Hivatal, mint  kezelő szerv  útján, 2021-1.1.4-GYORSÍTÓSÁV kódszámmal meghirdetett pályázati kiírás keretében cégünk „Felületaktiváló berendezés fejlesztése ragasztási kötések optimalizálásához” címmel 2022. áprilisában támogatási kérelmet nyújtott be. A Támogatási Kérelem elbírálását követően a tudománypolitika koordinációjáért felelős miniszter (a 2022. 10. 19. napján kelt döntés értelmében) a Támogatási Kérelemben részletezett projektjavaslatot a Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovációs Alapból támogatásra érdemesnek minősítette.

The (planned) start date of the physical implementation of the project is 01.12.2022, for which the NRDI Fund provides a total of HUF 255.320.000 non-refundable support.