Neah Power Systems

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	Military
	Mobile Life
	First Responders
	Logistics

Logistics

Information Drives Speed, Value, and Service

Logistics is an information-intensive industry and function. Technology is used to increase inventory turns and deliver goods where and when they are needed. Logistics workers—including warehouse personnel, drivers, rental car employees, even ski lift operators—have been able to increase productivity and speed service with mobile tracking devices connected to information networks.

Power That Lasts the Entire Shift

All too often, however, the batteries in these mobile tracking devices run out before a shift is completed. Elaborate “recharging stations” are often set up to ensure that a fresh supply of batteries is readily available. Besides the inconvenience, these solutions consume time, space, and capital.

Users are demanding power solutions that can work as hard as they do — up to 12-hour shifts in many cases. This is not possible with current rechargeable battery technology, such as lithium-ion or nickel-metal hydride. Further, users are always looking for smaller and lighter form-factors for their mobile products to ease ergonomic demands.

Silicon-Based Design Enables Long Life and Small Sizes

Neah Power’s patented design is expected to enable higher efficiencies and power densities, which translates into extended runtimes and smaller, lighter packages compared to a traditional PEM-based fuel cells.

Instant “Recharge” for Continuous Operation

Importantly, logistics workers can benefit from the ability to continuously run their mobile electronic equipment without the need to wait for recharging. Fuel cells can produce power as long as a fuel source is provided. When one fuel cartridge is exhausted, a worker could simply pop it out and insert another one to continue the power supply. Finally Neah Power’s fuel cell captures the water vapor reaction by-product inside the fuel cartridge itself. No worries about condensation and the potential adverse effects on sophisticated electronic gear. These cartridges are expected to be disposable or recyclable for convenience.