Advanced surface engineering with nano-scalefunctional coatings.
Transform the Surface
CoatX® is Henniker’s advanced plasma-coating technology, enabling stable, scalable and environmentally friendly processes that create highly controlled surface properties without altering the underlying bulk material properties.
CoatX® enables permanent surface-energy modification, covalent biomolecule binding and ultra-low-friction coatings - supporting research, production and high-performance applications.
CoatX® Capabilities
PFAS Free Surface Free Energy (SFE) Modification
CoatX® SFE produces stable, permanent surface-energy control through:
- CoatX® SFE Hydrophobic – liquid-repellent surfaces
- CoatX® SFE Hydrophilic – permanently wettable surfaces
Covalently bonded nano-scale coatings modify only the topmost surface layer, remaining colourless, odourless and extremely thin.
Bio-functional Surfaces
- CoatX® Covabind enables reagent-free covalent attachment of biomolecules for biomedical, diagnostic and microfluidic applications.
Low-Friction Coatings
- CoatX® Lubril creates smooth, low friction surfaces suitable for medical devices and high-performance components.
How CoatX® Works
CoatX® uses controlled plasma-assisted polymerisation, where monomer species introduced into the plasma form uniform nano-scale polymer layers that are:
- Permanent and chemically bonded
- Extremely thin
- Compatible with polymers, metals, glass, textiles and 3D-printed materials
These layers deliver tailored surface properties including hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity or custom chemical functionality.
Why CoatX®?
- Permanent functional coatings for long-term surface performance
- Reproducible, monitored and controlled plasma-based processing
- Environmentally friendly plasma chemistry
- Modular, scalable configuration for R&D and production
- Validated processes for hydrophobic, hydrophilic, biomolecule immobilisation and low-friction surfaces
Applications Include
- Diagnostics & life sciences
- Medical devices
- Textiles & performance fabrics
- Consumer goods
- Research and advanced materials
- Microfluidics and 3D printed components
