Panacis Inc., a global leader in advanced lithium ion battery design and manufacture, and Solace Power, a leading innovator in the delivery of wireless power, today announced they were working together to reduce and eventually eliminate power cables for soldier-worn equipment.
The companies are working together to demonstrate wireless power transmission and charging capabilities. The demo will show a Panacis battery with integrated Wireless Power Technology from Solace Power, resulting in the first wirelessly rechargeable battery for soldier systems and other military applications, eliminating the need for cables and connectors.
“The average soldier will carry 16 to 20 pounds of batteries and related cables on a 72-hour deployment,” stated Steve Carkner, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Panacis. “Our goal is to use Solace Power’s technology to reduce both the weight burden and the tangle of wiring that connects equipment to our batteries.”
Neil Chaulk, VP Business Development for Solace Power stated that, “Wireless power enables the delivery of more utility to the user, including soldiers in the field. When combined with the advanced lithium ion battery technology developed by Panacis, we have an extremely flexible tool in terms of energy storage and ease of access. Together we can deliver a fantastic value proposition that truly will reduce the soldier burden.”
Panacis will host technology from Solace Power at the CANSEC trade show, 29 and 30 May in Ottawa. Visit Panacis and representatives from Solace Power at the Panacis Booth #927 to find out more about wireless power.
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The only problem I see with this is any sort of wireless transmission is just that, a transmission that can be picked up by a relevent sensor.
I still like my wires, but am curious to see their execution.
-AlexC
“The average soldier will carry 16 to 20 pounds of batteries and related cables on a 72-hour deployment,”
I hope that’s not what they think their business model requires, because that number is complete garbage, and every single IN THEATER study has shown that to be highly exaggerated. DARPA, PM Soldier, and even the Infantry School talk these high numbers, but when you dig into their studies and calculations, you come to understand how poorly THEY understand what is actually done in theater.
SOME Soldiers (Thor III, PLT-5, etc) required huge battery loads for sure, but those devices don’t need cables. Most soldiers will top out in the 1-4lbs range. And wireless is always <100% efficient, so the weight you save on cables you lose in increased battery loads.
These companies come and go. And for the record, a wireless soldier power system was made and demoed to PM Soldier and Natick for the original ACU (Advanced Combat Uniform) project back in early 2001.