MTI Micro Makes a Significant Leap in Micro DMFC Technology
MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc. (MTI Micro), developer of the Mobion® off-the-grid mobile power source and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (MTI) (OTC: MKTY), announced a significant power achievement for its Mobion® technology. The Mobion® fuel cell engine has reached another milestone by demonstrating a power density of 84mW/cm2 while maintaining its fuel efficiency of 1800Wh/kg or 1.4Wh/cc.
This achievement shows a 30% power density improvement over the initial 62mW/cm2 announced last year. Placing Mobion in what is believed to be the highest power density ranking within the micro fuel cell industry; this improvement furthers MTI Micro’s leadership position in the development of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) solutions for the portable electronic device industry.
“Having a greater amount of energy in smaller amount of space is always a major concern of customers with power-hungry devices,” said Peng Lim, President and CEO of MTI Micro. “This significant improvement addresses manufacturers’ needs for a compact, power-dense energy supply, while incorporating a simplified design. The new design is engineered to greatly reduce assembly time and cost to pave the way for high-volume manufacturing.”
MTI Micro’s Mobion micro fuel cell provides full power in any orientation, at any humidity level and within the operational temperature range of consumer electronic devices. This power density improvement marks another milestone in MTI Micro’s developments.
