Apple acquires Czech materials science firm PlasmaSolve
Apple has agreed to acquire PlasmaSolve, a Czech materials science company specializing in plasma simulation software, according to a regulatory notice published today on the European Commission’s website,as. . .
Apple has agreed to acquire PlasmaSolve, a Czech materials science company specializing in plasma simulation software, according to a regulatory notice published today on the European Commission’s website,as spotted byMacRumorsEarlier this year, Apple informed the European Union that it would acquire the entire issued share capital of PlasmaSolve s. r. o. through a subsidiary and hire certain employees from the firm. PlasmaSolve develops solutions, including plasma simulation software, to design and optimize plasma-based manufacturing processes. Founded in 2016, the company has focused on creating simulation tools to help manufacturers work with various plasma-related technologies. Its website remains active and details grant funding it has received for its research over the years. PlasmaSolve’s primary product is MatSight, a suite of applications designed to help manufacturers simulate the results of vapor deposition processes for metals. Apple has used this technology for years across multiple products, including various iPhone models, to apply a durable thin film to casings that helps minimize scratching and other damage. No financial terms or further details about the deal’s timeline were disclosed in the regulatory filing. MacDailyNews Take:The acquisition underscores Apple’s continued investment in advanced materials and manufacturing processes that improve the durability and quality of its devices. Please help support MacDailyNews — and enjoy subscriber-only articles, comments, chat, and more — by subscribing to our Substack:macdailynews. substack. com. Thank you!Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you byusing this link to shop at Amazon. Apple’s popular MacBook Air is experiencing significant supply shortages, while the company explores turning its upcoming smart glasses…Apple has launched a major new program that lets customers lease its hardware on monthly payments instead of buying outright, positioning…Apple shares dropped nearly 10% on Friday following a disappointing outlook that highlighted the company’s struggles…Apple tumbled in late trading after component shortages weighed on the company’s sales forecast, signaling that industrywide supply…