The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the driving force and leader in the global adoption of wireless power technology, today announced that the latest version of the Qi specification now makes it possible to deliver 15 watts of power to mobile phones that support wireless fast charging. Continue reading
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QiConnect brand SupaPowa® teams up with Counter Production ltd
QiConnect Wireless Charging brand SupaPowa® are delighted to announce a partnership with Counter Production Ltd to bring Qi wireless charging technology to Corian®, HiMacs® and other solid surface worktops.
Utilising SupaPowa’s embedded Qi wireless transmitter, Counter Production offer an integrated charging unit fabricated seamlessly within the worktop. If you have a wireless charging ready device, simply place it onto the worktop and you will start charging! Alternatively you can connect a SupaPowa® Dual Receiver or Wireless Charging Receiver Case to your phone, which then allows you to charge even if your phone isn’t wireless ready.
SupaPowa® charging transmitters currently use Qi technology and a number of smartphones are wireless charging ready; the most recent being the Samsung Galaxy S6 range. With the addition of the SupaPowa® Dual Receiver, SupaPowa® Ultra-slim Wireless Charging Receiver Case or SupaPowa® Energy Card for Samsung devices, all smartphones are able to make use of the technology.
Counter Production Ltd have been fabricating and installing Corian® and other solid surface materials to the highest quality and standards since 1986. By providing SupaPowa® Qi wireless charging into their high quality Corian® and Solid Surface range, Counter Production are the first bespoke UK surface fabricator to incorporate the technology into their offerings.
For more information on how SupaPowa® can help your business, contact us at support@supapowa.org, or call 02392658301.
To contact Counter Production about their wireless charging solid surfaces, call 01491 615470 or visit the website atwww.counterproduction.co.uk
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