Oerlikon, Switzerland, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire Scoperta Inc., San Diego, an innovative developer of advanced materials via computational software. Scoperta is a trusted partner to major industrial companies for the joint development of advanced materials targeting hardfacing, thermal spray, and additive manufacturing applications.
With the acquisition, Oerlikon’s Surface Solutions Segment gains unique and proprietary process technology and expertise in rapidly designing and developing materials via computational software, which enables fast identification of disruptive material solutions.
The acquisition of Scoperta strengthens Oerlikon’s position in the market for metallic and ceramic materials and extends the scope of services in terms of developing individualized materials in significantly reduced development times and costs. Scoperta will benefit from Oerlikon’s extensive access to industrial customers, distribution channels, and production supply chain. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
“This investment underscores our aim to stay at the forefront of the new era of innovating for advanced materials for surface solutions and additive manufacturing,” says Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO of the Oerlikon Group. “In our transition to become a powerhouse in surface solutions and advanced materials, such targeted and selective investments will reinforce our in-house capabilities and provide additional growth opportunities for Oerlikon.”
To date, Scoperta has launched various intellectual property-protected disruptive material solutions that significantly outpace existing offerings in the market. They are primarily for hardfacing markets such as oil & gas and mining.
