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NGK and Ambient Form Strategic Technology Partnership to Develop Sustainable Power Solutions for Maintenance-Free Electronics

NGK and Ambient Form Strategic Technology Partnership to Develop Sustainable Power Solutions for Maintenance-Free Electronics

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. and Ambient Photonics are partnering to co-develop sustainable energy solutions for maintenance-free connected devices that reduce reliance on disposable batteries.
Complementing Ambient’s solar cells, which generate 3x more power than conventional indoor solar cells, NGK’s lithium-ion rechargeable battery “EnerCera pouch” offers the benefit of a low self-discharge current

NGK, Energous and e-peas Collaborate to Spread Use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer Systems

NGK, Energous and e-peas Collaborate to Spread Use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer Systems

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has further developed its collaboration with Energous Corporation (hereinafter, “Energous”), a leading developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks for IoT, and e-peas, maker of highly efficient power source IC technology, to spread the use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer (WPT) systems. NGK will support the developme

NGK to Begin a Logistics Demonstration Using Its Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries EnerCera at Nagoya Central Wholesale Market Main Office ~ Visualize Flow Lines of People and Items With the Market through Indoor/Outdoor Position Trackers

NGK to Begin a Logistics Demonstration Using Its Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries EnerCera at Nagoya Central Wholesale Market Main Office ~ Visualize Flow Lines of People and Items With the Market through Indoor/Outdoor Position Trackers

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it will begin a logistics demonstration using its lithium-ion rechargeable batteries EnerCera®at Nagoya Central Wholesale Market Main Office on February 6. This demonstration will be conducted with the goal of creating a new, highly efficient in-market logistics model. The flow of goods and personnel will be monitored and visualized with ind

NGK Decides construction of a new R&D building ~ Accelerating the development and promoting early commercialization of products related to the digital society ~

NGK Decides construction of a new R&D building ~ Accelerating the development and promoting early commercialization of products related to the digital society ~

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has decided to build a new R&D building at its head office site in order to encourage the development of products related to a digital society (“DS”). By consolidating human resources and facilities for new product and production technology development, we will shorten the lead time from basic research to product launch and achieve early commercializati

Exhibition at electronica 2022 ~ NGK exhibits products that support digital society, including EnerCera, a battery for IoT devices ~

Exhibition at electronica 2022 ~ NGK exhibits products that support digital society, including EnerCera, a battery for IoT devices ~

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) will participate in electronica 2022, one of the Europe’s largest trade fairs for electronic components, which will be held from November 15th (Tue.) to 18th (Fri.) at Messe München (in Munich, Germany). NGK had previously only participated in the exhibition online, but will participate onsite for the first time. At the booth, solar powered indoor/outdoor p

Exhibition at CEATEC 2022 ~ NGK exhibits of products that support digital society, including EnerCera, batteries for IoT devices

Exhibition at CEATEC 2022 ~ NGK exhibits of products that support digital society, including EnerCera, batteries for IoT devices

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (“NGK”) exhibits its technologies in the Total Solutions Area of CEATEC 2022 to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba) from October 18th (Tue.) to 21st (Fri.). On the opening day of the exhibition, the 18th, a vice president of NGK will give a lecture on EnerCera®, batteries for IoT devices, at the corporate seminar venue in Makuhari Messe
The theme of the 23rd CEATE

Innolux Japan, ENJI, Cold storage Japan, and NGK start Development of Temperature and Humidity Control Service Using Sensor Tags for Transporting Wine ~ Temperature and Humidity Control and Quality Visualization from Winery to Sales

Innolux Japan, ENJI, Cold storage Japan, and NGK start Development of Temperature and Humidity Control Service Using Sensor Tags for Transporting Wine ~ Temperature and Humidity Control and Quality Visualization from Winery to Sales


Innolux Japan Co., Ltd. (“Innolux”), ENJI Corporation(“ENJI”), Cold storage Japan Inc. (“Cold storage Japan”) and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (“NGK”) announced today that they have started development of a temperature and humidity control service using sensor tags to visualize the environment while transporting and storing wine. The service will enable visualization of quality by controlling temperat

NGK Insulators exhibits at CES2022, the world's largest consumer electronics trade show, which will be held from January 5 to 8, 2022.

NGK Insulators exhibits at CES2022, the world's largest consumer electronics trade show, which will be held from January 5 to 8, 2022.

This year's CES will be held both on-site and virtually. NGK will showcase the EnerCera battery, an ideal energy storage device for IoT devices that contributes to the realization of Society5.0 , a concept which is defined as "a human-centered society that balances economic advancement with the resolution of social problems by a system that highly integrates cyberspace and physical space" .
　

NGK, TOREX, Ossia Start Collaboration to Spread Use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer Systems

NGK, TOREX, Ossia Start Collaboration to Spread Use of Wireless Power Transmission/Transfer Systems

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”), TOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. (hereinafter, "TOREX") and Ossia Inc. (hereinafter "Ossia") have started working together to spread the use of wireless power transmission/transfer (WPT) systems. The companies have developed a WPT power receiver development kit using a combination of NGK’s lithium-ion rechargeable batteries EnerCera®, TOREX’s low-current-consumpt

Chip-type ceramic rechargeable battery EnerCera battery series

Chip-type Ceramic Rechargeable "EnerCera" Battery Receive Japan Fine Ceramics Association Award for Technical Advancement

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”), based in Nagoya, Japan, received the 2020 Award for Technical Advancement from the Japan Fine Ceramics Association on May 25 for the development of the chip-type ceramic rechargeable EnerCera battery series, which has been commended highly.

This award is granted to those who have made significant achievements in the development of new products and t

Chip-type Ceramic Rechargeable Battery “EnerCera” Battery Series NGK Commences Collaboration with Renesas on Promoting Widespread Adoption of Maintenance-Free IoT Devices

Chip-type Ceramic Rechargeable Battery “EnerCera” Battery Series NGK Commences Collaboration with Renesas on Promoting Widespread Adoption of Maintenance-Free IoT Devices

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has commenced collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation (hereinafter “Renesas”), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, on promoting the widespread adoption of maintenance-free IoT devices. As the first phase of collaboration, NGK and Renesas jointly-developed a reference design for a wireless air quality sensing s

NGK launches a dedicated website showing detailed features, product updates and application examples for its EnerCera battery

NGK launches a dedicated website showing detailed features, product updates and application examples for its EnerCera battery

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. ("NGK") launches a dedicated website to showcase the potential applications of EnerCera’s lineup.
On the website, both EnerCera Pouch and Coin are introduced in detail, including product features and specifications. Furthermore, numerous examples of applications are introduced, allowing engineers and researchers to get inspired by the potential solutions that EnerCera can r

Operating temperature demand for electronic component

NGK develops high heat resistance lithium-ion battery achieving an operating temperature of up to 105°C

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. has successfully raised the maximum operating temperature of its coin-type "EnerCera Coin" (part of the "EnerCera®" series) battery up to 105 degrees Celsius. Sample shipments are currently underway, with mass production scheduled to begin in September 2020. The battery’s potential applications primarily include automotive and industrial IoT devices.

Chip-type Ceramic Secondary Battery “EnerCera” Series of New Power Sources for IoT Devices Exhibiting a Power Source Module Jointly with TOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. in CES 2020

Chip-type Ceramic Secondary Battery “EnerCera” Series of New Power Sources for IoT Devices Exhibiting a Power Source Module Jointly with TOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. in CES 2020

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. announced that it will exhibit a maintenance-free small power source module for IoT devices at CES 2020 jointly with TOREX SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. . This power source module has combined the EnerCera® series and TOREX’s power source IC. NGK will join the fair for the second time, following on from 2019.

NGK to Commence Mass Production of Coin-type Cell in the Chip-type Ceramic Secondary Battery “EnerCera” Series of New Power Sources for IoT Devices Adding the world’s first high heat resistance-type cell

NGK to Commence Mass Production of Coin-type Cell in the Chip-type Ceramic Secondary Battery “EnerCera” Series of New Power Sources for IoT Devices Adding the world’s first high heat resistance-type cell

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. announced that it will commence mass production of “EnerCera Coin,” a coin type cell in the “EnerCera” series of power sources for IoT devices, in December. NGK further announced that it has successfully developed a new high heat resistance type cell that is the world’s first* lithium (Li)-ion secondary battery capable of operating at 85 degrees Celsius.

Surprising Ceramics.

NGK Insulators (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IT and industry.

As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively reducing the strain on our global environment. Furthermore, NGK’s products include the energy storage system “NAS” battery, in addition to the compact, thin and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable “EnerCera” battery line, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, we will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment.

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