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 on the European Commission’s website. Apple Inc., through a subsidiary, will acquire the entire issued share capital of PlasmaSolve s.r.o. and offer employment to and hire certain PlasmaSolve employees.
PlasmaSolve and MatSight
PlasmaSolve is a Czech materials science firm founded in 2016 that develops solutions, including plasma simulation software, to design and optimize plasma-based manufacturing processes. Its primary product, MatSight, is 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. PlasmaSolve’s website remains active and outlines some of the grant funding the company has received over the years related to its work.
