Imprint Energy's Flexible Battery Boasts a Rechargeable Design
Jana Pijak — September 16, 2014 — Tech
References: imprintenergy & mashable
Based in Alameda, California, Imprint Energy creates a flexible battery that can be easily implemented into a wearable tech garment or device. This rechargeable battery is meant to be lightweight and versatile and can be easily printed using an industrial screen printer.
The California startup's revolutionary battery concept makes power packs safe to use on skin, ensuring they are harm-free when in contact with the body. The power packs can adjust in size and flexibility according to a piece of wearable tech and are crafted out of a zinc polymer that is ultra-thin and malleable.
These flexible batteries illustrate the growing popularity of wearable technology and may soon be on the market. The unique and customized power sources are light years ahead of a classic battery that is bulky and large in its size.
The California startup's revolutionary battery concept makes power packs safe to use on skin, ensuring they are harm-free when in contact with the body. The power packs can adjust in size and flexibility according to a piece of wearable tech and are crafted out of a zinc polymer that is ultra-thin and malleable.
These flexible batteries illustrate the growing popularity of wearable technology and may soon be on the market. The unique and customized power sources are light years ahead of a classic battery that is bulky and large in its size.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Batteries - The demand for smaller and more versatile batteries is growing with wearable technology and other industries.
2. Printed Technology - Implementation of printed technology is increasing as a more efficient and cost-effective way of producing small devices and components.
3. Skin-safe Power Packs - The creation of batteries that are safe for skin contact opens up new opportunities for wearable tech and medical industries.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Companies designing wearable tech with smaller form factors and consumer-friendly products can benefit from incorporating flexible and skin-safe batteries.
2. Medical Devices - Medical professionals can utilize these batteries to create more comfortable devices for patients and develop wireless, wearable medical devices.
3. Printing Industry - The development of printed technology batteries can benefit the printing industry as a new line of potential products and expand its footprint within the tech industry.
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