I am wondering if anyone on HN is familiar or an expert on Material Science and offer any insight or educated guess as to why acquire this company,

Edit: 9to5mac has a piece on it but it is still not convincing. It is like acquiring a 3D Modelling Software for yourself only and close it down because you think it has a strategic advantage.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/apples-latest-acquisition-mak...