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Consulting
From idea to market. We characterise your need, validate feasibility and support the scale-up.
- Technical diagnosis and plasma feasibility
- Pilot testing in our facilities
- Regulatory and industrial support
20 years of plasma research behind every process
Less
chemicals.
More impact.
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.
Answer within 48 hours
First assessment with no commitment
Designed and built in Canada
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20 Years of expertise in plasma surface treatment
15+ Sectors served
Our solutions
Choose the path that fits your project
Our reactors
Our turnkey solutions and custom configurations. Atmospheric pressure plasma reactors designed in North America, ready to integrate into your production lines.
- Standard reactor or custom design
- In-line integration with no vacuum chamber
- Process documentation for your customer audits
- After-sales service
Sample treatment
We treat your parts in our facilities in Quebec City, long enough to validate the process and build your qualification file.
- Plasma treatment service with no equipment investment
- Characterisation of the treated surfaces
- Technical report and documented process file
For the education sector
Education
An introduction to plasma adapted to primary, secondary, college and university levels. Workshops, resources and teaching material.
Applications
The challenges we solveNot sure which box you fall into ? Start from the problem.
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Sectors
The industries we supportShow all industries 15 sectors, from medical to food processing
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Medical
Catheters, face shields, diagnostic devices, biocompatible surfaces.
02
Aerospace
Composite surface preparation, adhesion of thermal coatings, treatment of structural parts.
03
Defence
Treatment of technical materials, functional surfaces for demanding environments, documented qualification.
04
Energy
Solar panels, electrode treatment, battery and fuel cell surfaces.
05
Biotechnology
Cell culture surfaces, microfluidic supports, biosensors and laboratory devices.
06
Electronics
Circuit cleaning, activation before encapsulation, ink guiding and printing on connectors and housings.
07
Transportation
Rail, marine and heavy vehicles. Adhesion on composites, gasket sealing, technical glazing.
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Manufacturing
Adhesion on technical polymers, better durability of paints and inks, throughput gains in line.
09
Optical
Anti-fog eyewear, transmission treatments, durable transparent surfaces.
10
Packaging
Polymer films, anti-fog refrigerated display cases, functional barriers.
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Printing
Polymer activation before printing, ink adhesion on difficult substrates, technical finishes.
12
Textiles
Technical textiles, fibre functionalisation, durable hydrophilic or hydrophobic treatments.
13
Food processing
Packaging films with a functional barrier, treatment of food-contact surfaces, anti-fog for display cases.
14
Agriculture
Better leaf wettability, seed treatment, functionalisation of agricultural films.
15
Sports and leisure
Adhesion on technical composites, treatment of lightweight materials, functional finishes for equipment.
Our approach
From the first call to an industrialised process
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You write to us
Answer within 48 hAn email, a call or the form. Describe your part and your goal, even roughly: an engineer 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.
Why Kalego
Atmospheric plasma, made in Canada
In-line treatment, no vacuum
The process runs in open air, directly on your conveyors, on parts of any size.
A few seconds per pass · contact angle brought from 130° down to 20°
Designed and supported from Quebec City
You talk to the engineers who built your reactor. Same time zone, service in French and in English.
Workshop in Quebec City (QC) · FR / EN service · Eastern time zone
20 years of plasma research
Five disciplines brought together on every project: physics, chemistry, process engineering, mechanics and instrumentation.
10 people · 5 disciplines · 20 years of R&D
Against the two most common alternatives for preparing a surface before bonding, painting or printing:
| Our technology Atmospheric plasma | 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 |
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What plasma does not do: it does not replace heavy degreasing. On an oily part or one covered in mill scale, you have to clean first — we will tell you so at the diagnosis stage.
Founders and team
The expertise behind every process
Our team
Multidisciplinary expertise
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
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 publicationsOur advisory board
Our technical advisors
Frédéric René-Laforest
Advisor · Prototype engineer
Jean-Luc Lemyre
Advisor · Endoscopy R&D
Michel Kingma-Lord
Advisor · Financing and export
Resources
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.
PDF guide · 10 pages
Atmospheric or vacuum: the decision guide
A weighted decision grid, a decision tree, a total cost of ownership breakdown and the 12 questions to ask a supplier before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
Before you write to us
Answers to the questions that come up most often. If yours is not listed, write to us. We answer every enquiry within 48 business hours.
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.
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.
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