Feature: Energy harvesting
factory and around equipment piping, and then transmit that data wirelessly without batteries; see Figure 6. Tis technology is also finding use
in generating power from vibrations in transportation trucks; see Figure 7. Vibrations can come from opening
and closing of the container doors, for example, or the shiſting of cargo, detected
by magnetic and acceleration sensors. Warning is then sent to the driver’s smartphone via a BLE signal. Tese products are currently exclusive
to the Japanese market. However, we are committed to expanding their reach globally in the near future. As such, we are actively seeking international partnerships to explore new applications and markets,
underlining our goal to transform seemingly impossible challenges into viable, innovative solutions. We are committed to not only creating
technology for today but to pave the way for a more sustainable and energy-efficient future – certainly by harnessing the smallest amounts of environmental energy available.
Figure 6: Energy- harvesting technology on the factory floor
ABLIC – ROOTS IN INNOVATION
Ablic was originally the semiconductor division of Seiko Instruments. In 2016 it became independent and started its operation as SII Semiconductor Corporation, rebranding as Ablic in 2018.
The origins of its CLEAN- Boost technology trace back to the “Thermic” thermoelectric watch released by Seiko in 1998, powered by the temperature differential between the wearer’s body and the surrounding air. Ablic evolved this concept by developing ICs that could amplify this minute electrical output from thermoelectric power. The endeavor eventually led to the creation of its advanced energy-storage and boosting circuits, developed in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University. This collaboration was recognised for
its potential to achieve perpetual power supply solutions, receiving the “Best Paper Award” at the IEEE S3S Conference in October 2019 – a testament to the innovative impact of CLEAN-Boost technology.
Figure 7: Energy- harvesting technology in transportation
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