IonKraft develops plasma-based coating technology for plastic packaging that creates a strong barrier and is fully recyclable. The technology aims to replace non-recyclable barrier solutions in the packaging industry.

IonKraft

IonKraft specializes in the development of a plasma-based coating technology that enhances the recyclability of plastic packaging, allowing for high barrier properties while ensuring that the packaging remains fully recyclable.

IonKraft | 1,464 followers on LinkedIn. Plasma technology for recyclable barrier plastic packaging
 | IonKraft is a spin-off from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany and is funded by the EIC Accelerator program of the European Innovation Council. 

Our mission is to make all plastic packaging recyclable and free of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with the help of plasma coating technology. 

A high barrier effect against gases, solvents and other substances is necessary to guarantee sufficient product protection in many industries.

Co-Founder and Managing Director bei IonKraft

Dr. Montgomery Jaritz

Vice President Automation, Integration and IT at IonKraft

Daniel Rau

Pit Gardeick

Process Engineer

Aaron Löwenstein

IonKraft secures €3.5M equity funding to fuel circular economy in packaging 🚀 Another important milestone that we want to share with you today: We were able to close our first equity #financing round, boosting our plans of market entry and production scale! The round was co-led by M Ventures and TVF | TechVision Fonds and joined by HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds , all supportive of our vision to replace millions of tons of non-recyclable #packaging with our high-barrier plasma technology. Björn Lang , Partner at TVF Management, states: “IonKraft delivers a market-ready coating technology that can easily be integrated into existing production lines. The company holds a huge lever to enable #circularity , starting in a sector outside the mainstream focus.” Since the first IonKraft industrial #coating system is on track for customer deployment by year-end, and market launch of the first products with our coatings is scheduled for 2025, our whole team looks into the future with great confidence. As our co-founder Benedikt Heuer puts it: “This financing round is a decisive step to support the market launch of our technology and to prepare for future scaling. We are thrilled to have a diverse group of investors who share our vision and will provide us with support on multiple levels.” On this note: Thank you to our amazing investors and supporters. Your belief in us fuels our passion, and together, we are ready to transform the industry. We are excited to embark on this journey with you! Read the complete press release here: https://lnkd.in/esy8sjpp Find out more about IonKraft and our technology on ionkraft.com #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #PackagingRevolution

IonKraft at #bonding 2024 in Aachen 💼 Our team was part of the bonding #career fair at RWTH Aachen University this week. Amongst a variety of renowned and interesting companies looking for talents in the #engineering , business, and natural sciences field, we represented IonKraft in the #startup area. We met a lot of enthusiastic young people interested in what we do, and encountered some good conversations. Thank you! Last but not least, a big thanks to the team of bonding-studierendeninitiative e. V. for the great organization of the event. #karrieremesse #bondingaachen #jobs

A new chapter for IonKraft: Moving out of the Collective Incubator 📦🏠 After 1.5 years of successful collaboration with the Collective Incubator, we are excited to embark on the next phase of our journey. We are deeply grateful for the support and resources provided during this time - from our own dedicated office space and access to the maker space to participating in numerous inspiring events. Our thanks go out to everyone from the Collective Incubator team who has supported us along the way. Your contributions have been crucial to our progress! 🙌 We are now based in the TRIWO Technopark Aachen and look forward to continuing our development in our new office space. We are excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Impressions of our new office will follow soon. #IonKraft #StartupJourney #Gratitude #Teamwork #Appreciation #NewOffice

🌟 Our founding story: How IonKraft was born 🌟 Discover the inspiring journey behind the birth of IonKraft and how our vision came to life. It all began with one bold vision: to revolutionize the #packaging industry through #plasma technology. During his PhD studies, our co-founder Dr. Montgomery Jaritz identified a significant gap in the market concerning the recyclability of packaging. Recognizing the potential of plasma technology to close that gap, he persuaded his colleague, Benedikt Heuer , to join him in seizing this opportunity and founding a company dedicated to transforming the industry. 🤝 Our journey began at the Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk an der RWTH Aachen (Institute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen). Here we developed our cutting-edge plasma #technology that provides a strong migration barrier for packaging. This innovation facilitates the production of #plastic packaging that is #lightweight , #glass -like in its sealing properties, chemically #resistant , and fully #recyclable . One of our first major #milestones was developing the prototype of our coating machine. This innovative reactor allows plasma coatings with high barrier effect to be applied to large-volume containers made of mono materials, representing a significant advancement in the industry. With this prototype, we validated the performance of the coating for various packaging applications. Our next big milestone is already in sight: the commissioning of our first industrial machine at a customer's site. #staytuned 🙌 From its beginning as a small team at the Institute, we've grown into a diverse, highly skilled group of innovators. Our progress is a testament to the power of collaboration and the drive to push boundaries. We are continuously exploring new applications to enable recyclable packaging with our technology. Join us on this exciting journey. We are currently looking for working students to support our team. Learn more on our website: https://ionkraft.com/jobs/ To stay updated on our latest innovations and see where our passion for pioneering circularity with plasma technology takes us next, follow us on LinkedIn. Together, we're shaping a sustainable future, one packaging at a time. 🌎 #IonKraft #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #ShapeTheFuture

🚀 Meet us at #atec24 ! We're excited to announce that our team will be attending the #neuland x atec event from July 2 - 3, 2024! 🌟 In addition to participating in the event, we will also be hosting a booth at the startup expo on the second day of the event, July 3. This is a perfect chance to dive into engaging conversations about entrepreneurship, cutting-edge technologies, and collaborative strategies for the future. Visit us and learn about our innovative startup! Let's connect and build a sustainable future in packaging. 🌍 #neuland ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress #IonKraft #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ShapeTheFuture #DareNowForTomorrow #Entrepreneurship

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🚀 News from IonKraft! 🚀 IonKraft has officially joined the esteemed ranks of the Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV) in Industrie und Handwerk an der RWTH Aachen Association of Sponsors! 🌐✨ A heartfelt thank you to Professor Christian Hopmann and Professor Rainer Dahlmann for bestowing this great honor upon us considering our recent EIC accelerator achievement. With over six decades of excellence, the IKV stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research, shaping the future of plastics processing. Under the visionary leadership of both Prof. Hopmann and Prof. Dahlmann, the IKV has been a driving force in advancing sustainable and novel processing techniques and fostering collaborations between academia and industry. The scientific advancements in plasma technology and the continuous support from the IKV gave way to the success of IonKraft. Being part of the IKV Association of Sponsors opens new avenues for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and industry synergies. We're eager to contribute our unique perspective to this dynamic community and learn from the best in the field. Here's to the next chapter of joint growth, innovation, and shared success! 🚀🌟 #IonKraft #IKV #EICAccelerator #Collaboration #Milestone #FutureForward

As part of our Impact Report series, we'd like to introduce you to Dr. Montgomery Jaritz and Benedikt Heuer , co-founders and managing directors of IonKraft . 🤝 IonKraft has developed an alternative to multi-layer packaging, which will eventually be banned or taxed to comply with the EU Green Deal. Their plasma-based coating enables packaging manufacturers to create mono-material packaging that performs as well as multi-layer packaging. With Monty and Bene, we talked about the importance of having the right momentum as a founder; to bring an invention to the market at just the right time. Read more about IonKraft, an RWTH Aachen spin-off, in the article. Link in the comments. ⬇️ #impact #sustainability #startup #startupsupport #chemstars

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