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Army to get energy-converting sheeting

The Army is bringing to the battlefield flexible plastic sheeting that converts light into energy — technology that could someday find its way into the casing of laptops or even clothing to power portable devices.

Konarka Technologies has signed a $1.6 million contract with the Army, which hopes to lighten the load for troops who must lug around batteries to power everything from night vision goggles to GPS units.

Troops could recharge devices by connecting them with energy-converting plastic sheets, replacing disposable batteries and easing logistical requirements in remote settings, according to the Army’s Natick-based Soldier Systems Center.

By Mark Jewell, Ap Business Writer

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2005-05-05-army-sheeting_x.htm

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