We have a new collaboration!

G-Labs and 4A-Plasma are excited to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration with fem, marking a significant milestone in the realm of surface treatment and coating technologies. This innovative partnership integrates our cutting-edge Inverted Fireball (IFB) technology with magnetron sputtering, propelling us into a realm of endless possibilities.

Our joint research project is dedicated to showcasing the versatile capabilities of IFBs, demonstrating their efficacy in the realm of metal plasmas. We are on a mission to prove that IFBs can revolutionize metal plasma applications, offering a unique approach to enhancing deposition and coating properties. By leveraging the synergy between IFB technology and magnetron sputtering, we aim to unlock novel pathways for the creation of homogeneous, locally well-defined high-density plasmas.

This collaborative effort promises to reshape the landscape of surface treatment and coating methodologies, introducing advancements that will undoubtedly redefine industry standards. As we delve into uncharted territory, stay tuned for more updates on the progress of this exhilarating project. The convergence of G-Labs, 4A-Plasma, and fem is set to propel us into a future where precision, innovation, and excellence converge in the pursuit of unparalleled advancements.

Stoodїdoo is here!

Since the core business of G-Labs is the creation dissemination of knowledge, we decided to launch our new project Stoodїdoo. Stoodїdoo is our new online platform for private tutoring as the first stage of knowledge transfer. The usage is optimised for simplicity, user and data safety and transparency. There are no monthly fees or binding contracts and the registration as well as the usage of all provided features is free for students and tutors. Only the attended tutoring lessons have to be paid. Data safety is also of utmost priority for us – neither teachers nor other students have access to the student profiles. The students can freely choose from a fast growing pool of suitable tutors in accordance with the teachers’ qualifications and teaching subjects.

Advantages for tutors:

  • Certainty that the tutoring lessons is not cancelled in the last minute
  • No fake profiles
  • The possibility of registering a dual profile that enables to be a student and a teacher at the same time
  • Simple but effective time management of the offered tutoring time slots
  • Tutoring can be held online or fact-to-face
  • Maximal data safety
  • No monthly fees or binding contracts
  • Free registration and usage of all features provided by Stoodїdoo
  • Free pricing decision

Advantages for students

  • Certainty that the tutoring lessons is not cancelled in the last minute
  • No fake profiles
  • The possibility of registering a dual profile that enables to be a student and a teacher at the same time
  • Simple but effective time management of the offered tutoring time slots
  • No unwanted contacting by tutors, only the students decide which tutor(s) they want to book
  • Maximal data safety – student profiles are highly anonymized and cannot be seen by tutors or other students
  • No monthly fees or binding contracts
  • Free registration and usage of all features provided by Stoodїdoo
  • Full reimbursement for timely cancellation of the lesson(s)

The registration and usage of all features of Stoodїdoo is entirely free. So why waiting? – Sign up and become a tutor or student (or both) at www.stoodidoo.eu. We also look forward to your constructive Feedback under headmaster@stoodidoo.eu.

Our DMPS control unit

Our newest development: A custom-made control unit for a differential mobility particle sizer (DMPS) built for the Faculty of Physics at the University of Vienna. It can be coupled with our Plasma Charger or be used as a high-voltage, high frequency source. The control module/ power supply has an integrated mass flow controller, a high voltage/high frequency unit as well as an USB, RS232 and a LAN interface. All voltage, frequency and DMPS data can be automatically acquired and stored. Although a lab computer can be attached, our control unit can also act as a stand-alone device. It took less than six weeks from the first conceptual design to the delivery despite the demanding technical specifications and the individual design of the device.


Our fully computerized, custom made DMPS control module/HV-HF power supply for the Institute of Aerosol Physics at the University of Vienna.

How can we support your research and development projects?

Our new plasma physics journal

G-Labs is proud to announce the launch of a new peer-reviewed fully open access online journal, the Journal of Technological and Space Plasmas (FTSP) in June/July 2018. The online submission system will be fully operational in June 2018. Meanwhile, submissions are possible via email to editor@jtsp.eu. The author guidelines as well as other useful information can be found at www.jtsp.eu.

We look forward to receive your manuscripts!

Talk in Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Our CEO, J. Gruenwald, gave an invited talk today at the Jozef-Stefan Institute in Ljubljana (Slovenia). It was about:

Here is the abstract (english only):

Nanostructured films become more and more important, mostly because of their high surface to volume ratio. This talk will be devoted to the deposition of such films with different plasma sources, namely atmospheric and low pressure plasmas. The first of two examples in this talk will be copper based anti-microbial surface coatings, which offer promising properties concerning medical applications. One of the most auspicious copper based compounds is copper oxide in its different forms. It is a low-cost material with highly disinfecting qualities and, thus, was proposed as a suitable material for self-sterilizing surfaces [1]. However, there are only little data available in the field of atmospheric pressure plasma based deposition of copper oxide layers [2-4]. The second example will be nanostructured, carbon containing films that were deposited at low pressure with plasma enhanced, chemical vapor deposition by inverted fireballs (FBs). Inverted FBs have been demonstrated to be a viable tool for large area coatings and other forms of surface modification. [5,6]. Very recent results regarding this technology are also outlined in this talk.

  1. O. Akhavan and E. Ghaderi, J. Mater. Chem., 21, 12935 (2011)
  2. A. Altaweel, G. Filipič, T. Gries and T. E. Belmonte, J. Chryst. Growth, 407, 17-24 (2014)
  3. J. Gruenwald, K. Fricke, M. Fröhlich and M. Polak, Plas. Process. Polym. 13, 9 (2016)
  4. J. Gruenwald, K. Fricke, M. Fröhlich, J. Kolb and M. Polak, Plas. Process. Polym. 13, 8 (2016)
  5. P. Knoll et al., Diamond & Related Materials 65 (2016) 96–104
  6. M. Mayer et al., Materials Today, Proceedings, 3, 2, S184-S189 (2016)

Partners wanted

G-Labs is looking for strategic research partners from the fields of plasma physics, chemistry and material sciences. We offer long term collaborations for fundamental or applied science projects.

We are looking forward to work with you!