The American subsidiary of the leading German chemistry supplier BASF has acquired the technology, patents and know-how for silver nanowires by Seashell Technology, a nanotechnology company based in San Diego (CA), USA. The transaction extends BASF’s portfolio of solutions offered to the display industry through the company’s growing electronic materials unit.
AIXTRON SE, a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry with headquarters in Herzogenrath, Germany, has announced that it has acquired Silicon Valley-based PlasmaSi, Inc. effective 1 April 2015. The American company enables the encapsulation of organic thin films by depositing ultra-thin and flexible barrier films through its proprietary technology, which is particularly well-suited for next-generation OLED display products including mobile phones, hand-held devices, tablets, wearables and large screen HDTV.
American-based Quantum Materials, developer and manufacturer of quantum dots and nano-materials, has presented Craig A. Lindberg as its new CFO. The appointment is effective 6 April 2015 and is reported to be in line with the company’s drive to enhance the breadth and depth of its financial and operational leadership team. Lindberg brings to the company executive level experience in corporate strategy, managing growth, risk and performance management, and financial reporting.
