As early as in the mid 90s IFAM recognized the big potental of this invention.

Advantages of Openair® plasma technology compared to other pretreatment processes:

• High process reliability:
  Openair® plasma technology is distinguished by high fail-safety and process reliability.
• High cost-effectiveness:
  High process speed, even in multi-shift operation, and lower scrap rates provide high process efficiency. Because it allows for flexible material selection, the Openair® process also facilitates the use of more advantageous materials.
• High degree of activation:
  Unlike corona treatment, Openair® plasma permits a high degree of activation of the surfaces to be treated.
• Large process window:
  Openair® plasma permits a large process window: The danger of thermal component damage is extremely low in comparison to flaming.
• Easy to integrate:
  In contrast to mechanical processes, like roughening and sand or aluminum oxide blasting, Openair® plasma can easily be integrated inline in existing processes.
• Environmentally friendly:
  The Openair® plasma process makes it possible to treat surfaces with solvent-free and VOC-free methods. Unlike electrochemical processes, such as galvanizing or galvanically-supported pickling and chrome plating, wet chemistry is not required.