DuPont Building Innovations has joined the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and is working with other PMA members on wireless charging solutions for smartphones and tablets that can be effectively integrated into worktops made with Corian® solid surface.
“The next phase in wireless power is seeing it embedded into surfaces used for furnishing solutions,” said Ron Resnick, President of PMA. “DuPont has been driving innovation for decades in the area of advanced materials. Corian® solid surface is a globally renowned premium solution in the markets of furnishing and interior design, both commercial and residential. The collaboration between PMA and DuPont Building Innovations marks another step forward in thePMA’s vision to make smart wireless power a ubiquitous part of our lives.”
PMA was founded by Powermat Technologies and Procter & Gamble in 2012 and its board also includes representatives of AT&T, Duracell, Starbucks and the U.S. Government's Energy Star (non-voting).
“We are excited to join the PMA and demonstrate once again the endless evolution capabilities of Corian® solid surface for creating the furnishing solutions of tomorrow,” said Ruslan Yusupov, global marketing director of DuPont Building Innovations. “We have been exploring the right technologies and partners for integrating wireless power into specific applications of Corian®, and we have found both in the PMA. We recognize that wireless power is fundamental for the further development of our mobile society, and we look forward to combining it with the design versatility and beauty of Corian® solid surface. For decades, surfaces made with Corian® have brought superior functionality and style into homes and public spaces. Now we aim to bring this level of performance to new heights, while meeting the emerging needs of industries and consumers to remain powered up throughout the day.”
