Encapsulix
Encapsulix is a French privately held supplier of Atomic Layer Deposition and Plasma-Enhanced ALD equipment, serving semiconductor, OLED, photovoltaic, medical, energy, and aerospace customers with its patented modular Infinity platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSimiane, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Encapsulix does
Encapsulix is a privately held French equipment supplier specializing in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-Enhanced ALD (PEALD) thin-film deposition systems for ultrabarrier encapsulation. The company, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Simiane (Southern France), operates a technology center with deposition tools, metrology, and analysis capabilities, and serves a horizontal set of end markets including semiconductor manufacturing, OLED and LED microdisplays, photovoltaics, energy storage, SiC/GaN power electronics, medical implants, luxury watch and jewelry coatings, and passive components/PCBs.
The core product portfolio centers on two systems built on Encapsulix's patented "Infinity" ALD platform: the Infinity C200 for 200 mm silicon wafers and the Infinity M500 for substrates up to 500 mm x 400 mm (Gen 2.5). The platform's modular precursor doser and gas injector architecture is positioned to deliver a 5-100x throughput increase via parallel deployment while maintaining less than 1% film thickness variation. The integrated plasma option supports in-situ preclean, PEALD processes, and plasma densification, enabling lower-temperature deposition on temperature-sensitive substrates. Standard processes are available for Al2O3, TiO2, SiO2, ZnO, AZO, and SnO2.
Commercially, Encapsulix generates revenue through capital equipment sales, process technology licensing, and support services via direct enterprise engagement complemented by regional channel partners: Microtest covers French-speaking and Italian markets, while Great Domain Enterprise handles Greater China. Flagship strategic relationships with Airbus and TotalEnergies anchor forays into aerospace and energy, respectively. The company has a very small operating team (1-10 employees) and does not disclose revenue, funding beyond its 2008 incubator support, or named end customers, making financial visibility limited.
Encapsulix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Encapsulix
- Legal name
- Encapsulix
- Website
- https://encapsulix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Encapsulix is a French privately held supplier of Atomic Layer Deposition and Plasma-Enhanced ALD equipment, serving semiconductor, OLED, photovoltaic, medical, energy, and aerospace customers with its patented modular Infinity platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Encapsulix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor Deposition Equipment
- akta.pro primary industry
- Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)
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Where Encapsulix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Simiane
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Encapsulix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- ALD/PEALD Equipment Sales: Sale of Atomic Layer Deposition and Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition equipment systems including Infinity C200 (200mm wafer processing) and Infinity M500 (up to 500mm x 400mm substrates). Equipment includes up to 5 metal precursors and 5 oxidants capacity with automation options.
- Process Technology Licensing: Licensing of proprietary ultrabarrier encapsulation process technology and standard processes for materials including Al2O3, TiO2, SiO2, ZnO, AZO, and SnO2
- Process and Technology Support: World-class process and technology support services for customers throughout their journey from initial inquiry to implementation and ongoing manufacturing
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Encapsulix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Encapsulix designs and manufactures Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-Enhanced ALD (PEALD) equipment systems for ultrabarrier encapsulation and thin-film deposition. Its product lineup includes the Infinity C200 system for 200mm wafer processing and the Infinity M500 system for substrates up to 500mm x 400mm. The company also licenses proprietary encapsulation process technology and provides process and technology support services to customers across semiconductor, energy, optoelectronics, and medical device industries.
Product overview
Encapsulix offers a portfolio of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-Enhanced ALD (PEALD) deposition equipment and process technology solutions. The product lineup includes two main deposition systems: the Infinity C200 for 200mm wafer processing and the Infinity M500 for substrates up to 500mm x 400mm. These systems are built on Encapsulix's patented Infinity ALD technology platform featuring modular precursor dosers and gas injectors that enable geometrically scalable, high-throughput deposition with a factor of 5-100 throughput increase through massive parallel deployment. The core technology offerings include ALD technology providing Angstrom-level thickness control and PEALD technology combining ALD with plasma enhancement for lower temperature processing and improved film properties. Additionally, Encapsulix provides its proprietary ultrabarrier encapsulation process technology for corrosion protection across diverse applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Infinity C200: ALD system for processing 200mm silicon wafers or substrate platters with up to 5 metal precursors and 5 oxidants, featuring automated substrate loading options.
- Infinity M500
Products and services
- Infinity C200 ALD deposition system designed for processing 200 mm silicon wafers or substrate platters, supporting up to 5 metal precursors and 5 oxidants, with ozone and plasma process options and automated substrate loading capabilities for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing customers.
- Infinity M500 ALD deposition system for substrates up to 500mm x 400mm (Gen 2.5), featuring up to 5 metal precursors and 5 oxidants with manual or automated loading options for air-to-air tool operations, targeted at large-area applications including OLED, photovoltaics, and PCB manufacturing.
- Ultrabarrier Encapsulation Process Technology (Licensed) Licensed proprietary ultrabarrier encapsulation process technology with standard processes for Al2O3, TiO2, SiO2 barrier materials and ZnO, AZO, SnO2 transparent conductive oxides, sold to manufacturers across semiconductor, OLED, photovoltaic, medical device, and luxury goods industries.
Quantifiable outcome
- Film uniformity variation less than 1% (sigma 0.46% demonstrated for TiO2 over 1553 cycles)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Encapsulix
Customer profileSegments12 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Encapsulix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Encapsulix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- MicrotestcoreCommercial partner handling French-speaking and Italian market communications and sales support for Encapsulix products and services.
- Great Domain EnterprisecoreCommercial partner managing Greater China region commercial relations for Encapsulix products and services.
- AlixLabsminorCollaborates with Encapsulix to develop cutting-edge thin-film deposition techniques for nanoscale technologies.
- AirbusflagshipGlobal aerospace leader partnering with Encapsulix to integrate advanced material science into aerospace technologies.
- TotalEnergiesflagshipMajor energy company collaborating with Encapsulix on sustainable material science solutions for the energy sector.
- CinamminorNanotechnology research partner collaborating with Encapsulix to develop advanced material science solutions for high-tech applications.
- Incubateur ImpulseminorIncubator supporting innovation and fostering development of advanced material science technologies in collaboration with Encapsulix.
- PACA RegionminorRegional partner collaborating to support material science advancements and regional development initiatives.
- MINES Saint-ÉtienneminorAcademic partner contributing expertise to advance research and development in material science through collaboration.
- La Métropole (Aix-Marseille Provence)minorRegional partner supporting innovation and enhancing application of advanced material science technologies.
Scale indicators2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Encapsulix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lam Research: Lam Research is a major US-based semiconductor equipment company with ALD and PECVD deposition capabilities used in memory and logic manufacturing. Its deposition products compete with Encapsulix in advanced semi applications but are bundled within a much larger etch and deposition franchise.
- Veeco Instruments: Veeco Instruments is a US-based deposition and processing equipment maker with MOCVD, MBE, and ion beam systems serving LED, photonics, MEMS, and compound semi markets. It overlaps with Encapsulix in deposition equipment for optoelectronics and power electronics, but at a much broader portfolio scale.
- Applied Materials: Applied Materials is the world's largest semiconductor equipment maker and offers ALD products through its Producer Selectra and Olympia platforms (including acquired Picosun technology). It competes with Encapsulix across deposition applications but as part of a much broader equipment portfolio serving mega-fabs.
- Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology: Oxford Instruments' Plasma Technology division supplies ALD, PECVD, and etch systems primarily to research institutions, compound semiconductor manufacturers, and specialty device makers. It addresses similar ALD use cases as Encapsulix but with a heavier R&D/customer footprint and broader process portfolio.
- Tokyo Electron: Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a major Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer with ALD products targeting advanced logic, memory, and power device applications. It overlaps with Encapsulix's deposition equipment offering but competes primarily via a broad, integrated tool portfolio sold to leading-edge fabs.
Direct peers
- Aixtron: Aixtron is a German deposition equipment manufacturer specializing in MOCVD and CVD systems for compound semiconductors, LEDs, and power electronics. It serves overlapping end-markets with Encapsulix (SiC/GaN, LED microdisplays, power electronics) using complementary deposition technologies, making it a closely comparable niche deposition OEM.
- Beneq: Beneq is a Finnish company specializing in ALD equipment for both R&D and production applications, with strengths in spatial ALD and roll-to-roll formats. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Encapsulix in scale, technology focus, and target customer segments including OLED encapsulation and barrier films.
- Picosun (Applied Materials): Picosun is a Finnish ALD equipment specialist acquired by Applied Materials in 2022, with batch and cluster ALD tools serving R&D, medical, and specialty semi customers. It directly overlaps with Encapsulix's ALD product positioning, particularly for customers needing flexible batch ALD at smaller substrate sizes.
- ASM International: ASM International is the global market leader in ALD deposition equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, with the widely adopted Pulsar and EmerALD product families. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Encapsulix in ALD tooling, with far greater scale and a tier-1 fab customer base.
Others
- Kurt J. Lesker Company: Kurt J. Lesker Company is a US-based supplier of thin film deposition equipment (including ALD systems), vacuum components, and deposition materials. While it offers competing ALD tools, its core business is as a materials and components supplier to thin-film researchers and OEMs including ALD equipment makers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Encapsulix social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Encapsulix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Encapsulix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Encapsulix M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Encapsulix
What does Encapsulix do?
Encapsulix designs and manufactures Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma-Enhanced ALD (PEALD) equipment systems for ultrabarrier encapsulation and thin-film deposition. Its product lineup includes the Infinity C200 system for 200mm wafer processing and the Infinity M500 system for substrates up to 500mm x 400mm. The company also licenses proprietary encapsulation process technology and provides process and technology support services to customers across semiconductor, energy, optoelectronics, and medical device industries.
Is Encapsulix a public or private company?
Encapsulix is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Encapsulix founded?
Encapsulix was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Encapsulix based?
Encapsulix is headquartered in Simiane, France, in the Europe region.
How does Encapsulix make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. ALD/PEALD Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are process Technology Licensing and process and Technology Support.
Who are Encapsulix's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lam Research, Veeco Instruments, Applied Materials, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology and Tokyo Electron. Direct peers are Aixtron, Beneq, Picosun (Applied Materials) and ASM International. Kurt J. Lesker Company is listed as an others.
Does Encapsulix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Encapsulix.
What industry is Encapsulix in?
Encapsulix's product category is Semiconductor Deposition Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAEAB, Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy).