The Miami design firm Designed By Many has developed the solution to all of your charging problems with its new all-in-one charger and battery bank called NFTY PL+S. NFTY PL+S is a portable charging station and battery bank that has 4 USB ports that can simultaneously accommodate any of your smart devices including phones, tablets and watches. These ports are compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
The device runs on a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery, which is charged whenever it is plugged into your car's cigarette lighter, a wall outlet, or a computer USB port. The device uses smart charging technology to charge its own battery only after detecting that your devices have been fully charged, which eliminates the need to charge NFTY PL+S on its own.
An Indiegogo campaign was recently launched for the all-in-one charger, with a fundraising goal of $50,000 needed in order to meet mass production minimum order quantities. Currently the expected shipping date is November of 2015.
All-in-one Charging Stations
The NFTY PL+S is the Swiss Army Knife of Battery Chargers
Trend Themes
1. All-in-one Charging Solutions - There is a trend towards developing all-in-one charging stations and battery banks that accommodate multiple smart devices
2. Smart Charging Technology - Smart charging technology eliminates the need to charge battery banks on their own
3. Portable Battery Banks - There is an increasing demand for portable battery banks for people on-the-go
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to expand their product line to include all-in-one charging stations and portable battery banks
2. Automotive - The automotive industry can capitalize on the demand for on-the-go charging solutions by incorporating all-in-one charging stations into car designs
3. Crowdfunding - The success of the Indiegogo campaign highlights the potential disruption that crowdfunding can have on traditional fundraising methods