Design Flux Tehcnologies, LLC is a spin-out company from the University of Akron. The co-founders, both students at the University, began research in battery management a number of years ago under the guidance of Dr. Tom T. Hartley - recognized specialist in battery dynamics, modeling, and management. Over the past two years the students sought counsil in the business-world to help turn years of research into a product.

The products and services that Design Flux now offers were derived from early prototypes designed for use in electric vehicles. More advanced prototypes were customized to the fit a solar-powered application, at which time maximum power point tracking techniques were added to the product.

Design Flux Technologies LLC is located in Akron, Ohio, and works closely with the following organizations:

• The University of Akron Research Foundation
• Jumpstart Inc.

Design Flux Technologies LLC seeks to form strategic partnerships with industry representatives to become the market leader in the design and development of Energy Storage Management Systems for OEM’s in the alternative energy industry.