In early November 2017, CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ: CVV) - itself and SBIR involved firm - a provider of chemical vapor deposition systems and materials has, through its new wholly owned subsidiary CVD MesoScribe Technologies Corporation, purchased assets (including all IP), formerly owned by MesoScribe Technologies, Inc. Formed by a group out of Stony Brook University, MesoScribe(TM) having corporate offices in St. James, NY and manufacturing in Huntington Beach, CA., established itself as a pioneer and leader in the direct deposition and writing of thermal sensors, heaters, and electronics devices used in high temperature and harsh environments. MesoScribe Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of structurally integrated electronics for advanced sensing, communications, and signals intelligence applications using its patented Direct Write Thermal Spray process. Offering unique advantages for conformal sensor fabrication and electronics integration, Direct Write is a platform technology suited for extreme environment diagnostics, health management and prognosis, wiring and infrastructure, and integrated antenna solutions. MesoScribes focus is on the development of prototype systems for validation in operational environments and manufacturing production quantities of Direct Write devices for commercial and military applications.