Jarreth Solomon to Speak about Emerging Thin-Film Battery Markets

Lakeland, Fla.—Solicore, leading global provider of ultra-thin, flexible batteries, will be a featured presenter at the SEMICON West 2008 event taking place in San Francisco from July 15 through 17. Jarreth Solomon, Vice President of Technology for Solicore, will be featured on July 16 during the Emerging Markets TechXPOT as part of a session focused on the newest technologies and opportunities in the rapidly emerging market for portable power.

Solomon’s presentation will address volume production of flexible polymer batteries for embedded power, applications driving this sector, and Solicore’s exemplary record of both meeting and anticipating their partners’ needs. Solicore’s unique Flexion® battery portfolio and growth through strategic alliances and partnerships have enabled the company to emerge as the industry leader in embedded power solutions.

The company has seen exponential worldwide growth, fueled by global demand for increased security in financial, RFID, access and medical applications, which require high energy in an ultra-thin flexible format. Solicore remains on the leading edge of this technology, pioneering next-generation embedded power solutions, driving innovation, and making it possible for developers to create more advanced systems.

“Because the demand for Flexion batteries increases so quickly, it has become essential for us to stay one step ahead of the existing technology,” says David Corey, CEO of Solicore. “Jarreth’s presentation, along with his insights regarding the emerging technology trends, provides us with an opportunity to preview our plans for the sector.”

Solomon’s presentation will draw on his 22 years plus of experience with innovation and technology development, engineering, research and development, and product marketing. In addition to his current position at Solicore, Solomon previously held several technical and managerial positions within NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he was at the forefront of new product development. His expertise and in-depth understanding of the sector has been recognized through multiple awards.