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Apple Acquiring Materials Science Company 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…

Apple Acquiring Materials Science Company PlasmaSolve

Earlier this year, Apple announced its acquisition of PlasmaSolve, a Czech materials science company, according to a notice published on the European Commission's website. The deal involves Apple acquiring the entire issued share capital of PlasmaSolve, s.r.o. and employing several of its employees. PlasmaSolve specializes in developing solutions, including plasma simulation software, to design and optimize plasma-based manufacturing processes.

The company, founded in 2016, is known for creating MatSight, a suite of apps designed to help manufacturers simulate the results of vapor deposition processes for metals. Apple has been utilizing PlasmaSolve's technology for years to create durable thin films on iPhone casings, minimizing scratching and other damage.

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