# Datwyler acquires CTsystems to strengthen electroactive polymer technology

Datwyler has acquired Swiss start-up CTsystems, securing several patents for electroactive polymer technology in a unique stacked design. The purchase price is undisclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-09-05
- Where: Switzerland
- Status: completed
- Products: electroactive polymer stack actuators
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Datwyler](https://endata.com/companies/7421.md) (acquirer)
- [CTsystems](https://endata.com/companies/65132.md) (target)

## Sources

- [datwylersealing.com](https://datwylersealing.com/news/datwyler-positions-itself-for-the-future-with-electroactive-polymers/), 2022-09-05: "Our electroactive polymers in a unique stacked design are a promising future technology that will enable completely new and diverse applications in the car of the future and in the markets of our General Industry business unit."
- [rubbernews.com](https://www.rubbernews.com/acquisition/datwayler-buys-ctsystems-eyes-electroactive-polymers/), 2022-09-23: "Datwyler acquisition solidifies electroactive polymers expertise"

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