World’s First Backup Battery to Integrate Fully Retractable 48-inch Charging Cable
CHICAGO, Ill. (November 11, 2014) – Lynktec today announced that it has been named a 2015 Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Awards Honoree for its ReeljuiceTM portable power solution. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.
Lynktec has partnered with Product Development Technologies (PDT), an award-winning product design and development consultancy, and Telefonix, who develops the cord reel technology found in over 80% of in-flight entertainment systems, to engineer the world’s first backup battery for mobile devices with a fully retractable, 48-inch cord reel design. With its integrated charging cable and 10 Watt rapid wall charger, up to 10,000 mAh of juice, and slim modular design, Reeljuice is the most functional all-in-one charging solution in the world.
“We set out to deliver the ultimate portable power solution, and with Reeljuice, we’ve done it!” said Lynktec Co-Founder, Bob Martin. “For the first time, your wall charger, backup battery, and all the cables you need are in a single, easy to carry device.”
Reeljuice is currently available to pre-order on Kickstarter for a limited time. Backers who support the project can take advantage of early discounts on either the Reeljuice 5k or 10k mAh version when they submit a pledge.
The prestigious CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.
Lynktec’s ReeljuiceTM portable power solution will be displayed at the 2015 International CES, which runs January 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled New York, which features dozens of exhibitors and networking opportunities, and runs 4:30-7:30 PM on November 11 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, New York.
2015 CES Innovation Honoree products are featured on CESweb.org/Innovation, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, description, photo and URL.
About Lynktec™: The Lynktec team has a passion for design, gadgets, and all things tech. Established in 2011, Lynktec is a Chicago-based company whose members bring years of successful product design experience from the cellular marketplace. Lynktec strives to deliver innovative, award-winning products that fundamentally improve how consumers experience technology in their everyday lives. For more information, please go to www.lynktec.com.
About PDT: PDT is a global, full-service product development firm with 120 employees worldwide. Team members have expertise in a wide range of product development disciplines, including strategy, scouting, design research, industrial design, user experience development, mechanical and electrical engineering, software development, and sourcing. PDT’s award winning product designs have been recognized with more than 70 awards from authorities such as BusinessWeek, Fast Company, the Industrial Designers Society of America and The Consumer Electronics Association. For more information, please go to www.pdt.com.
About Telefonix: Telefonix is a design, manufacturing and management company with over 25 years of experience in highly regulated industries. Telefonix was founded on the strength of its retractable cabling technology, but with over 60 patents issued to date, the company has become a leader in technology development and execution for complex mechanical and electrical assemblies. By understanding the complex relationship between design and lifecycle management, the company excels at delivering products today that can be supported and upgraded tomorrow. Telefonix is headquartered in Waukegan, IL and is an AS9100, ISO9000, and ISO 14000 certified manufacturer. For more information, please go to www.telefonixinc.com.