Maxwell Technologies

Maxwell Technologies - developer and manufacturer of energy storage and power delivery solutions.

History

The company was founded in 1965 as Maxwell Laboratories, originally as a government contractor, providing advanced physics, pulsed power, space effects analysis and other research and development services to the U.S. military and other government agencies. The company began conversion to commercial applications for its technologies and products in the early 1990s, and now generates all of its revenue from commercial sources.

Main products

BOOSTCAP® - ultracapacitors for energy storage and delivery of rapid bursts of power for applications ranging from consumer and industrial electronics to hybrid electric buses, trucks and automobiles
POWERCACHE® - reliable backup power systems for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications
CONDIS® - high voltage capacitors for electric utility switchgear, CVT and laboratory applications
Microelectronics for space and military applications requiring high reliability in radiation-intense environments
Power modules, memory modules, single-board computers or high-performance for aerospace applications

Facilities & Employees

Headquarters and principal operations located in San Diego, CA, USA, with a European base of operations in Rossens, Switzerland. Maxwell Technologies employs approximately 250 people worldwide.

Company's strategy

Commercialize ultracapacitors, high voltage capacitors and microelectronic components and systems in selected markets.

Capitalization

With 17.1 million common shares outstanding, the company had a market capitalization of more than $300 million as of June 1, 2006. ^*

External links

http://www.maxwell.com