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 MTI Micro Fuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro), a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTY) develops and manufactures advanced cord-free rechargeable power pack technology for portable electronics. MTI Micro has developed a patented, miniaturized proprietary direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology called Mobion®, which generates electrical power using 100% methanol as fuel. MTI Micro's Mobion® cord-free power packs are intended to replace current lithium ion and similar rechargeable battery systems in many hand-held electronic devices in the military and consumer markets. MTI Micro's Mobion® technology is being designed to provide convenient, on-demand power anytime, anywhere, without the need to ever plug the device into a wall power outlet.
Partner Requirements
MTI Micro is looking to partner with OEM’s and Existing Power Solution Providers to the Remote Surveillance and Monitoring Market with
- Established market penetration
- Willingness to invest in new product development
 About the Chip Technology
- Passive DMFC – water is managed internally
- Orientation Independence - the fuel cell can operate in any orientation – even upside-down
- 100% Methanol feed – high fuel energy density (1.4Wh/cc of fuel)
- Power Density – Over 50 mW/cm2
- Size – 9cc, fits in the palm of a hand
- 2009 – target market for commercialisation
- Chip Architecture – highly manufacturable (injection moulded chip), increases performance and enables further miniaturization
- Temperature Tolerance in System – 0°C to 40°C ambient temperature
- Humidity Tolerance in System – 5% to 95% ambient relative humidity
- Patents - key patents along with others pending make it possible to operate the chips without the need for fuel recirculation or water retrieval and pumping — two issues that have complicated the development of DMFCs and made it difficult to reduce its size
Advantages of Products Powered by Mobion®
- Extended runtime
- The fuel cell will provide power for portable electronics for as long as fuel is available; fuel cell is easily and quickly refuelled.
- Footprint
- Significant footprint advantage over primary and secondary batteries during extended use.
- Convenience
- Fuel cell will provide power anytime, anywhere, on demand.
- No battery charger or battery replacement needed.
- Instant recharge – no downtime waiting for battery to recharge.
Applications for Mobion Power Pack Technology
- Ground sensors
- Remote monitoring
- WiFi relay stations
- Remote data collection
- Urban off-grid wireless data collection
Strategic Benefits of our OEM Partners
- Differentiation as a technology leader
- Superior products
- Improved competitive position
- Improved satisfaction for customers and potential for higher sales
Mobion® 1 Evaluation Kit
The Mobion® 1 power pack allows users to power and charge a range of portable consumer, industrial and military electronic products. A Mobion® 1 Evaluation Kit is available to qualified customers with applications in targeted market areas.
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