The invention concerns a device and a method for coating andor surface modification of objects in a vacuum using a plasma, where there is the possibility of coating or modifying variform objects on all sides without a large expense for plant or process engineering being necessary. 5-40 micrometers, preferably in the range of 8-20 micrometers. The embodiment also includes a local interface that receives a wireless signal from the transmitter and a base station operably coupled to the local interface.