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Phononic and Vidir Introduce First Actively-Cooled and Automated Buy Online Pick-up On Site Fulfillment and Staging Solution for Grocers

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114112394/en/
    BOPOS (Buy Online Pick-up On Site) fulfillment and staging solution (Photo: Business Wire)
    This first-of-its-kind automated BOPOS (Buy Online Pick-up On Site) fulfillment and staging solution combines Phononic’s actively-cooled refrigerator and freezer totes with Vidir’s vertical lift system, enabling grocers to stage frozen, chilled and ambient orders in one central location.
  • “Online grocery sales in the U.S. are expected to grow at an annual rate of nearly 12% over the next five years.
  • Additionally, orders are kept at precise temperatures in Phononic’s IoT-enabled refrigerator and freezer totes in the joint solution.
  • “Together, Vidir and Phononic are powering the ultimate online pickup fulfillment experience.

From Thermoelectrics to Optical Refrigerators: Comprehensive Analysis of the Future of Solid-State Cooling - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The report delves deep into the rapidly evolving field of solid-state cooling, which is a technological alternative to conventional cooling methods such as vapor compression.

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  • The report delves deep into the rapidly evolving field of solid-state cooling, which is a technological alternative to conventional cooling methods such as vapor compression.
  • Solid-state cooling leverages physical properties of materials and phenomena at the nanoscale to achieve cooling without the need for traditional refrigerants or cooling cycles.
  • High heat loads are a challenge in industries ranging from electronics to aerospace, and the traditional means of cooling are finding it hard to keep pace.
  • Solid-state cooling emerges as a transformative solution, offering potential advantages over established methods.

Phononic Announces Strategic Supplier Agreement of Thermoelectric Cooling for LiDAR Sensor Systems

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Building upon the millions of Phononic thermoelectric devices already cooling optical, telecom, and fiberoptic communications equipment, this first-of-its-kind thermoelectric strategic supply agreement represents the next mission critical deployment of Phononic technology.

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  • Building upon the millions of Phononic thermoelectric devices already cooling optical, telecom, and fiberoptic communications equipment, this first-of-its-kind thermoelectric strategic supply agreement represents the next mission critical deployment of Phononic technology.
  • “This strategic supply agreement enables Phononic and Luminar to redefine best practices and create an unparalleled solution for next generation vehicle safety.”
    Luminar’s LiDAR systems are already designed-in to multiple OEM passenger vehicles, unlocking next generation automotive safety.
  • Leveraging proprietary thermoelectric technology and a scalable device architecture, Phononic is uniquely positioned to reliably deliver high-performance cooling that meets demanding automotive OEM standards.
  • “This agreement enables Phononic and Luminar to ensure the level of supply chain continuity and manufacturing availability expected by today’s major automotive customers.”

Phononic Named to the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 for Continuing its Mission to Sustainably Transform Cooling for a Warming Planet

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The CNBC Disruptor 50 is an annual list of select companies challenging the status quo, disrupting current markets and creating new ones across different growth industries.

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  • The CNBC Disruptor 50 is an annual list of select companies challenging the status quo, disrupting current markets and creating new ones across different growth industries.
  • “It’s an honor to be named on the 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list for the fourth time alongside other innovative changemakers,” said Tony Atti, co-founder and CEO of Phononic.
  • This win further demonstrates Phononic’s mission to transform global cooling and heating sustainably through solid state innovation.
  • The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was selected by CNBC's editorial staff and its Disruptor 50 Advisory Council based on a proprietary blend of quantitative and qualitative information.

Phononic Launches the Active Cooling Solution (ACSTM) Platform to Meet e-grocery Fulfillment Demand

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Phononic , a global leader in solid state cooling technology, today announced its Active Cooling Solutions platform, a full-service, sustainable solution to solve end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs for the grocery industry.

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  • Phononic , a global leader in solid state cooling technology, today announced its Active Cooling Solutions platform, a full-service, sustainable solution to solve end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs for the grocery industry.
  • “ECONO has experienced first-hand the benefits provided by Phononic’s cooling solution in support of our e-grocery fulfillment initiatives.
  • Phononic’s ACS platform addresses this gap – providing on-demand cooling and freezing on order through-put achieving unprecedented energy savings,” said Dana Krug, SVP at Phononic.
  • Phononic will also be joining partners Kalypso/Rockwell Automation and stow Robotics in their booths to discuss more and showcase the ACS platform in action.