boltzplatz - numerical plasma dynamics GmbH
Welcome to boltzplatz: Experts in Gas & Plasma Dynamics!
boltzplatz is an engineering service provider and a spin-off from the University of Stuttgart (Germany), offering numerical simulations of rarefied gas and plasma dynamics. At the heart of the company lies the open-source software PICLas, which was originally developed to simulate space systems, including atmospheric entry and in-space propulsion. Thanks to a successful technology transfer, companies in the semiconductor manufacturing and vacuum coating industries developing vacuum and plasma technologies can leverage our numerical simulations. This reduces the need for costly prototypes and extensive testing, saving both time and expenses. Potential applications include the prediction of the performance of vacuum pumps, determination of the gas and plasma distribution in vacuum coating equipment, and the characterization of electron and ion beam properties. Beyond complete simulation projects, boltzplatz offers technical support and software development for PICLas.