Energous Corporation, a pioneer in scalable, over-the-air wireless power networks, announced a new value-added distribution partnership with DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment. The Energous 1W PowerBridge and 1W Omnidirectional PowerBridge transmitter systems are now available for sale on the DigiKey website, with new products to be added as they become available. This new partnership will expand Energous’ distribution footprint in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market.
The global IoT market is growing rapidly and is expected to reach more than $650 billion by the end of 2026. This is being driven in part by the digital transformation of supply chain management and logistics applications, which are incorporating IoT-enabled devices to increase visibility, control, and intelligent automation. However, these devices have traditionally relied on expensive batteries or burdensome charging cables, creating feature limitations, logistical challenges, hidden costs, and extensive IoT implementations. Wireless power networks are the solution.
“Through this partnership with DigiKey, we aim to accelerate market adoption of our wireless power network solutions, which deliver continuous, battery-free operations for IoT applications, such as asset and inventory tracking and management. Energous transmitter and receiver technologies will help power the next generation of IoT-enabled devices, from retail sensors and electronic shelf labels to air quality monitors, motion detectors, and more,” said Mallorie Burak, Interim Principal Executive Officer and CFO, of Energous. “As a value-added distribution partner serving close to one million customers annually, DigiKey will help create new opportunities and new customers for our wireless power network solutions.”
Minnesota-based DigiKey is a worldwide distributor of electronic components and automation products and a multi-billion dollar company shipping over 6 million annual orders. Founded in 1972 as a small mail-order electronics company, DigiKey now sells more than 15 million products, including over 115,000 RF and wireless products, from over 2,900 suppliers through its over 3 million square feet of warehouse facilities, including its new 2.2 million sq. foot product distribution center expansion, one of the largest warehouses in North America.
“We are excited to add Energous to our power portfolio,” said Missy Hall, Vice President of New Market Development, DigiKey. “Their keen focus on offering complete wireless power solutions to critical industries, including retail, transportation logistics, and manufacturing, will provide an excellent opportunity for our customers to streamline their development cycles.”
