With the target to generate higher thrust levels, the Helios propulsion system is using a very specific ionization system to produce plasma. This two stage ionization system is specially designed to ionize a neutral gas over a broad spectrum of pressure conditions, up to atmospheric pressure.
It is obvious that this pressure spectrum and the derived wide range of properties of the generated plasma can also be utilized for plasma treatment of materials and surfaces on Earth. For this reason we are basing a terrestrial product line on our plasma generation technology to provide our technology also for industrial applications.
Also for our terrestrial plasma tools, the two stage ionization system is the core technology. From cleaning over activation to sterilization, our Helios GAIA series is supposed to provide our Helios technology for industrial applications.