Credit card-sized and battery-free asset tracker is powered by light

Minew has announced the upcoming launch of its latest innovation, the battery-free asset tracker, an ultra-thin device that employs advanced energy-harvesting technologies. Scheduled for release at the end of the year, this pioneering device, as slim as a credit card, is designed to transform asset management with its self-sustaining and sustainable features.

"Today, we mark a new era in asset tracking with our revolutionary credit card-sized device, unburdened by batteries. It redefines asset monitoring, making it seamless and sustainable," Shain, product director, Minew.

The battery-free asset tracker includes an e-peas energy management IC that efficiently harvests and converts energy from RF signals and light into usable power, ensuring uninterrupted operation. Complementing this technology, the device integrates Epishine's ultra-thin, flexible, and low-light-optimised solar cells, specifically designed to maximise energy capture even in low-light conditions.

"Two of Epishine's strengths are the thin flexibility of our solar cells and their high efficiency in very low light conditions. For this type of product, we seem to have a unique product-market fit," Mattias Josephson, CSO and co-founder Epishine.

This asset tracker delivers a hassle-free solution by eradicating the necessity for battery replacements, reducing waste and operational interruptions. Its real-time tracking capabilities and seamless integration into personal and commercial assets make it excellent for a wide range of applications, from personal valuables to business logistics.

Its ultra-thin Design Easily fits into wallets or attaches to any asset. The device is eco-friendly, promoting sustainability with its battery-free technology. Its dependable Tracking Ensures continuous, real-time location updates.

"This highlights the advantages of our energy harvesting PMIC, designed to seamlessly work with light power, making it ideal for asset tracking. Its ability to efficiently manage and utilise readily available light energy ensures optimal performance for advanced operations, creating a highly flexible and self-powered tracking solution," Christian Ferrier, CMO of e-peas.