2022-10-17 | NDAQ:WATT | Press release

NGK’s EnerCera rechargeable lithium-ion battery combined with Energous’ WattUp technology provides expanded power options for next-generation IoT devices

energy company (NASDAQ: WATT), a leading developer of RF charging for wireless power grids, and NGK INSULATORS, LTD (“NGK”) – one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers – today announced a partnership to develop solutions that combine Energous’ WattUp technology with NGK’s EnerCera rechargeable lithium-ion battery to enable IoT devices maintenance-free such as sensors and tracking devices supporting the growing IoT ecosystem.

“As the IoT ecosystem grows rapidly, its wide range of devices need a constant power source,” said Cesar Johnston, CEO of Energous. solutions that provide reliable wireless power for IoT sensors, asset trackers and more.”

Based in Nagoya, Japan, NGK has developed the EnerCera lithium-ion rechargeable battery, an all-new compact and thin energy storage device that combines the advantages of capacitors and lithium-ion batteries. EnerCera battery has two types: “EnerCera Pouch, ” an ultra-thin and bendable cell, 0.45 mm thick, to be embedded in a board, and “EnerCera Coin”, a coin-type cell. EnerCera Coin is the world’s first SMD (Surface Mount Devices) type lithium-ion battery that can be mounted by reflow soldering, commonly used as an electronic component mounting process, and it can operate up to 105℃. As an efficient and reliable power source, the EnerCera battery can promote sophistication in IoT sensors, asset trackers and more.

This partnership will combine NGK’s batteries with Energous’ award-winning WattUp RF technology to provide reliable wireless power to recharge batteries to support maintenance-free IoT applications that do not require battery replacement or power cables bulky.

“Our batteries have various unique characteristics and can be used in a wide range of applications, including IoT devices such as asset trackers and beacons and IoT sensors which are rapidly increasing in number,” said Iwao Ohwada, Vice President, Global Business Creation, NGK’s Corporate NV Creation. “These batteries all require a reliable and consistent power source, and we’re thrilled to partner with Energous, a leader in cordless power for years.”

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About Energous Corporation

Energous Corporation (Nasdaq: WATT) is leading the advancement of wireless power grids to meet the growing power demands of today’s devices and tomorrow’s innovations. Its award-winning WattUp® technology is the only solution that supports both near-field and remote wireless power, enabling flexible device designs without messy power cables or replaceable batteries. Energous develops silicon-based wireless power transfer (WPT) technologies and customizable reference designs for the expanding ecosystem of devices in industrial and retail IoT, smart homes, smart cities and medical applications. The company received the world’s first FCC Part 18 certification for remote WPT and has been awarded over 200 patents for its WattUp® technology.

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About NGK INSULATORS, LTD.

NGK INSULATORS (NGK) is a leading ceramic company. Since its founding in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide many revolutionary products that solve social problems. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries around the world, with interests such as mobility, energy, IoT and industry. As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively reducing the pressure on our global environment. In addition, NGK’s products include the stationary energy storage system “NAS battery”, in addition to the compact, thin and high energy density rechargeable lithium-ion battery “EnerCera battery” series, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure. By providing innovative and high quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, NGK will continue to develop and deliver products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment. https://www.ngk-insulators.com/en/

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