Frost & Sullivan has named MTI Micro as the recipient of the 2004 Technology Innovation Award for its fully integrated patent pending direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) solution. The Award is presented to a company that shows significant commercialization progress through technology innovation.
"MTI Micro's Mobion(TM) compact construction enables integration within an OEM device," says Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Sara Bradford. "DFMCs are expected to be a contender in the 1.79 billion portable device unit shipment market by 2010."
Micro fuel cells have the potential to be used in a wide range of applications including battery replacements, transportation, light-duty vehicles, emergency power, consumer tools, marine applications, communications, and mobile power.
Mobion(TM) is being designed to power portable devices up to ten times longer than traditional battery packs. Added benefits include instant cord-free recharging wherein the fuel compartment can be refilled with the quick replacement of a cartridge. In addition, a patent pending design that creates a simplified fuel cell process that can be operated in any orientation is a key plus.
Mobion(TM) is a high-powered, lightweight power source. By making use of fuel cells instead of traditional batteries that contain heavy metal, it provides environmental benefits.
MTI Micro expects to introduce Mobion(TM) technology to the market by the end of 2004, with radio frequency identification (RFID) portable tag readers as the first application. Consumer portable devices that are likely to be adopters of micro fuel cell technology include notebook computers, smart cellular phones, and other power-hungry electronic devices.
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