Apple to acquire Czech materials science firm PlasmaSolve

Earlier this year, Apple informed the European Union that it had agreed to acquire certain assets and hire employees from PlasmaSolve, according to a notice published today on the European Commission's website. Apple Inc. ("Apple"), through a subsidiary, will acquire the entire issued share capital of PlasmaSolve s.r.o. ("PlasmaSolve") and offer employment to and hire certain PlasmaSolve employees. PlasmaSolve develops solutions, including a plasma simulation software, to design and optimize plasma-based manufacturing processes.PlasmaSolve is a Czech materials science firm founded in 2016 that has focused on creating simulation software to assist manufacturers with various plasma-related technologies. The company's website remains active, and it outlines some of the grant funding it has received over the years related to its work. PlasmaSolve's primary product was MatSight, a suite of apps intended to help manufacturers simulate the results of various vapor deposition processes for metals. Apple has used the technology for many years on a number of products, including on various iPhone models to create a durable thin film on the casing to minimize scratching and other damage.Tag: Apple AcquisitionThis article, "Apple Acquiring Materials Science Company PlasmaSolve" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

Czech company PlasmaSolve has been acquired by Apple, likely for its software that helps optimize manufacturing of scratch-resistant metallic coatings.PlasmaSolve's main product was a plasma technology simulator called MatSight, which has been removed from sale since Apple acquired the company - image credit: PlasmaSolveApple already uses PVD (physical vapor deposition) in its existing coating processes for devices, but it is aiming to refine and develop this through acquiring PlasmaSolve. PlasmaSolve was founded in 2016 by Adam Obrusnik, and makes a simulation software package called MatSight.MatSight models PVD and PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) to improve process designs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums