Expanding Focus on OLED Displays, Aixtron Acquires PlasmaSi for $16M
HERZOGENRATH, Germany, April 13, 2015 — Aixtron SE is targeting commercialization of thin-film encapsulants for organic LEDs with the acquisition of PlasmaSi Inc. of Freemont, Calif. The purchase price may reach up to $16 million and will be paid in cash, Aixtron said. PlasmaSi technology enables the encapsulation of organic thin films through deposition of ultrathin, flexible barrier films. The approach is suited for next-generation OLED display products, including mobile phones, handheld devices, tablets, wearables and