With
millions of users already benefiting from P2i's splashproof liquid
repellent nano-coating on Motorola and TCL Communication smartphones
and tablets, the company is unveiling its new, Dunkable™ technology
at Mobile World Congress.
Dunkable™
is a game-changing hydrophobic barrier which allows electronics to
function in liquids for an extended period of time. Differentiating
itself from the splashproof technology, which is a hydrophobic layer
approximately 1000 times thinner than a human hair, the Dunkable™
barrier enables manufacturers to reach an IPx7 water protection
rating.
Dr.
Stephen Coulson, Chief Technical Officer, P2i, said: "P2i
recognizes the market need for a truly dunkable technology which goes
beyond protecting against accidental splashes and spills. We have
already proven on tens of millions of electronic devices that our
everyday splashproof technology significantly reduces water ingress
and dramatically increases reliability.
However
those needing protection against full submergence for a significant
period of time, require something extra. P2i's cutting-edge Dunkable™
technology provides just this by preventing long lasting corrosion
and water damage. Make no mistake; this technology signals the end of
extra gaskets, membranes, snubbers, clumsy plastic jack plugs and
ugly watertight cases. Dunkable™ is IPx7 without changing the look
and feel of a smartphone."
As
a commercially successful innovator, P2i operates in five key market
sectors, including Electronics, Lifestyle and Filtration.
It
was first established in 2004 to commercialize liquid repellent
technologies originally designed to protect soldiers' military
uniforms from chemical attack. P2i has an extended patent portfolio
enabling the development of further technologies and application
methods. Today, P2i operates as a global outfit, with expertise
extending across the technology, engineering and implementation
processes.
Carl
Francis, Chief Executive Officer, P2i, said: "Dunkable™
represents the very latest advancement in nanocoating technology for
the smartphone and tablet market. With over 60 patent families behind
us, and dedicated teams researching functional nano-coatings such as
anti-scratch, the future is very bright for P2i and our customers."
Over
the past two years P2i has received recognition for the successful
leadership and commercialization of its nano-coating technologies
through a great variety of industry awards and has been shortlisted
for GSMA's Global Mobile Awards 2013 in the 'Best Mobile Technology
Breakthrough' category.
About
P2i
P2i
is the world leader in liquid repellent nano-coating technology. It
was established in 2004 by Dstl/Ploughshare Innovations to
commercialize liquid repellent treatments developed by the UK's
Ministry of Defence. Now on a commercial scale, P2i's patented
process has been successfully applied to a wide range of products in
a wide range of markets including Electronics, Lifestyle, Life
Sciences, Military & Institutional and Filtration & Energy.
See http://www.p2i.com
for more information.
MEDIA
CONTACT: Natasha Verniquet +44 (0)1235 838 715 or
natasha.verniquet@p2i.com
About
Ploughshare Innovations
Ploughshare
Innovations manages the commercial licensing to industry of
intellectual property developed by the UK's Defence Science and
Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Ploughshare's goal is to give clients a
competitive edge, by lowering technology risk, reducing R&D
costs, speeding time to market, and maximizing the business
opportunity. It provides leading edge, application focussed
technology, backed up with the assurance of advanced IP support and
protection. Ploughshare
Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dstl.
MEDIA
CONTACT: Chris Goff +44 (0)1794 301602 or
chris.goff@ploughshareinnovations.com
