The Army is testing a system that would be able to move power wirelessly to and from the conformal battery in a soldier’s vest, allowing him to charge it and power certain devices without being tethered to an outlet. This wireless power transfer could reduce the amount of batteries that soldiers carry by at least…
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As technology continues to take over our lives, so too have unsightly cords, wires, and bulky power sources entangled and cluttered our public and private living spaces. Additionally, the need for easily accessible, portable, and reliable sources of energy – to power everything including wearable technologies, implanted medical devices, and industrial and commercial robotics –…
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Wireless electricity has the potential to change the way the world lives and works. And if it takes off, the technology, which allows people to charge appliances and mobile devices without a cord, has massive societal implications.
TDK today announced that it plans to “quickly commercialize wireless power transfer systems” for charging electric vehicles and other electric mobility applications. The announcement was made after TDK reached a licensing agreement with Watertown, Mass-based WiTricity, a maker of resonant magnetic coupling technology.
WCVB Channel 5 featured WiTricity in it’s Chronicle program. You can view the original video by visiting the WCVB 5 web site.
WiTricity announced an intellectual property license agreement with TDK Corporation that will enable TDK to commercialize WiTricity’s patented technology to create efficient and high performance wireless charging systems for carmakers.
WiTricity today announced that it has named Alex Gruzen as CEO. Gruzen succeeds Eric Giler who, in his five-plus year term as CEO, successfully established WiTricity’s business foundation and commercial capabilities. Giler will continue in his capacity as a member of the WiTricity Board of Directors.
For all intents and purposes, we consider ourselves to be a wireless society. Many of us communicate solely through wireless devices such as laptops and cell phones. Many of our tools are wireless, such as drills and saws. Much of our entertainment is wireless, as well.
WATERTOWN, Mass.– WiTricity, the industry pioneer in Highly Resonant Wireless Power Transfer (HRWPT) over distance, today announced a major contract award by Protonex, a leading provider of advanced portable power solutions for military applications. The project, which aims to develop wireless charging systems for mounted and dismounted warfighters, was commissioned by the U.S. Army’s Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center.
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