D-Wave Systems Inc.

Benj — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:30:00 +0100

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http://www.dwavesys.com/

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info@dwavesys.com

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100 - 4401 Still Creek Drive

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V5C 6G9

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(604) 630-1428

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(604) 630-1434

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D-Wave Systems Inc. (D-Wave) is building a new type of ultra-fast computational machine-a superconducting quantum computer-whose speed will be far in excess of any current or future silicon-based processors.

The primary application for D-Wave's technology-and the company's mission-is to provide a platform for simulation, modeling and design of nanoscale products and processes. It is known and recognized that prediction of the properties and behaviour of very small (nanoscale) systems is not possible using conventional computer technology.

In the four years since its founding in 1999, D-Wave has laid the groundwork for turning this ambitious vision into reality. Through its collaborative R&D network D-Wave has access to more than 90 world-class research scientists and a unique combination of specialized fabrication and testing equipment, accessing an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars.
D-Wave operates with business discipline and is focused on future commercial applications. Its Board and management include senior executives with proven track records building companies, financial and technology backgrounds, and extensive experience with technology companies in early phases of development.

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Tekion Solutions, Inc.

Benj — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:38:16 +0100

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http://www.tekion.com/

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info@tekion.com

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8602 Commerce Court

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V5A 4N6

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604 656 6610

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604 656 6620

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Our first commercially available fuel cell technology will be our direct formic acid fuel cell using Formira as its fuel. Formira is our brand name for a specialized formic acid.

At Tekion, our engineering analysis has shown that one type of fuel cell technology will not satisfy all the different portable power application requirements. For example, small portable electronics like mobile phones require a certain amount of power (usually 3 watts) which must fit within a cavity of approximately 10cc to 30cc. In order for a fuel cell technology to accomplish this, it must have the capability of operating at a high power density. Out of all the direct fuel micro fuel cells, (fuel cells which do not require hydrogen to operate) the direct formic acid fuel cell technology has demonstrated the highest power density. As a result of this unique characteristic the engineers at our U.S. subsidiary, Renew Power, were able to integrate this fuel cell into a mobile phone utilizing the same space used for the battery. This was the worldТ’s first fuel cell inside a mobile phone. These same engineers also made a direct formic acid fuel cell the size of a penny and demonstrated it powering a fan. Our product family for the direct formic acid fuel cell technology will range from milliwatts for sensors to 3 5 watts for mobile phones.

As our product engineers complete the commercialization of our direct formic acid fuel cell technology, they will move forward to developing other direct liquid fueled fuel cell techologies. The applications for these other fuel cells will be determined for each by a sound business case.

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