Japanese firm Nichicon and Washington-based Ossia have announced a partnership for wirelessly powering IoT devices.

Nichicon will use Ossia’s Cota wireless power technology with its SLB series of lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries.

This partnership will produce a Nichicon-branded battery that when close to a Cota power transmitter will always receive power. With Cota, the SLB battery can be charged continuously, offering more convenience and efficiency when powering and charging devices.

The incorporation of Cota wireless power could prolong the battery life indefinitely, creating innovative pathways for device makers and enhancing the overall customer experience.

“Nichicon is another strong partner within the Ossia ecosystem that includes dozens of companies currently building Cota-enabled products,” said Doug Stovall, Ossia CEO. “Ossia has always stated that the promise of IoT proliferation cannot happen without wireless power. Batteries are currently a pain point for all companies looking to deploy IoT devices. Nichicon is forging a path to offer sustainable IoT growth with a continuously powered Cota-enabled SLB.”

Craig Anderson, president of Nichicon in America, added: “Ossia is a large player in the IoT power industry and Nichicon is proud to partner with them. The success of the IoT ecosystem hinges on the collective effort of companies like ours, joining forces to craft ground-breaking products. This collaborative endeavour holds the potential to introduce a truly revolutionary power source to the dynamic IoT market. The Cota power transmitter works non-stop, enabling availability of the SLB anytime or anywhere the user needs.”

Nichicon, established in 1950, is a Japanese company that specialises in electrical components. It has grown into one of the world’s leading capacitor manufacturers.

Ossia is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Its flagship Cota technology redefines wireless power by safely delivering remote, targeted energy to devices at a distance. Cota is a patented smart antenna technology that automatically keeps multiple devices charged without any user intervention.