Power Technology, Inc. announced that it had begun the manufacturing of its patented current collectors in its new pilot plant. The plant has successfully manufactured reticulated vitreous carbon onto which a custom designed plating system applies a lead tin alloy to create patented current collectors for use in the company's advanced batteries.
Bernard J. Walter, President and CEO of the company, commented, "Power Technology now has demonstrated its ability to manufacture the key component of its product. We are excited about this significant step toward the commercialization of our unique patented battery technology."