“There is a huge increase in demand from battery makers...the auto sector is probably the most interesting sector in terms of growth…”
Mar 27, 2007, Reuters

While US remains the largest global battery market, the growth will be in Asia, with its competitive advantages in cheaper raw materials, huge manpower, and excellent infrastructure facilities.  China, which already houses foreign majors including Johnson Control, Sanyo and Panasonic and many others, will be the propeller. 

Innovations in consumer/electronics devices, automobiles (especially Hybrid electric vehicles) and industrial sectors have increased the impetus on battery manufacturers to constantly research or improve on alternative or existing battery chemistries and develop high-margin products.  Which chemistries – NiMH, NiCD, Li-ion and Lead-acid – will emerge as the preferred choice?   Manufacturers will have to balance the costs of technology and raw materials prices against performance and demand from the users.  Battery recycling has generated even more interest admist high raw material costs & environmental concern.

“…demand for more power in portable devices continues to grow…fuel cells can provide more power…” 
– Feb 12, 2007, CNET News.com

“Clean energy is the way ahead, and environmentally friendly fuel cells may eventually power mobile phones and their base stations…”
– Mar 27, 2007, The Straits Times

On the other hand, fuel cell research has assumed greater importance lately.  Are they the solution to power-hungry devices, stable systems and environmental concerns?  CMT’s conference will cover the development of fuel cells in various sectors – Automotives, Industrial (UPS), Laptops/Notebooks & Military. Japan aside, find out also how other nations, including Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan are prepping up and embracing the hydrogen economy. 

CMT’s Asia Battery/Fuel Cell Markets conference aims to provide an update.  

Highlights include:
• Asia Battery / Fuel Cell Markets & Trends
• Lead market dynamics in Asia
• Development of Lead-acid for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
• Battery Recycling markets and opportunities
• Advancement in Microbattery Technology
• Emerging real-world applications for military/industrial/mobility/consumer sectors
• Hydrogen markets for Fuel Cells

Take this opportunity to establish new networks between the complementing power sectors.  Register early and with your team to enjoy special fees.  Go online to www.cmtevents.com or contact Ms. Sasha at sasha@cmtsp.com.sg for registrations now!

You Will Network With:
CEOs, MDs, Regional Directors, Commercial Directors,
Business Development Directors/Managers, Marketing Managers,
Technology Licensing Directors/Managers, Operations Managers,
R&D Directors, OEM/ODM/Applications Engineers,
Corporate Planners from Battery/Fuel Cell* manufacturing & distributing companies,
Electronics/Automotives manufacturers, Specialty Chemicals/Catalysts systems /
Components suppliers and Gas (Hydrogen) companies

* Lithium-ion (Li-ion), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCaD),
Lead-Acid, Phosphoric Acid (PAFC), Proton Exchange Membrane/
Polymer Electrolyte (PEM), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC),
Molten Carbonate (MCFC), Alkaline (AFC), Electrochemistry, Sustainable Energy