PHOENIX—June 16, 2011 — Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), has inked a distribution agreement with Nextreme Thermal Solutions, a manufacturer of micro-scale thermal and power management products. Nextreme’s energy harvesting products are available from Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas and online at www.AvnetExpress.com.
Nextreme uses breakthrough thin-film thermoelectric generators and coolers to produce both discrete and integrated, electronic cooling and power generation modules. Nextreme’s latest product, Thermobility™, is a wireless power generator that uses differences in temperature to enable power anywhere there is an adequate heat source, eliminating the need to use traditional wire power sources or replaceable batteries. When paired with wireless transmitters, the Thermobility solution can provide electric power for decades of maintenance-free operation for applications in industrial control, transportation, automotive and building management.
“Nextreme is excited to offer our thin-film thermoelectric product line through Avnet’s world-class distribution network,” said Nextreme CEO John Goehrke. “We look forward to a strong partnership as we strive to offer ground-breaking thermal and power generation solutions to Avnet’s extensive customer base.”
“We’ve seen a dramatic rise in demand for energy harvesting technology, both in the consumer and industrial end-markets,” said Alex Iuorio, senior vice president, supplier marketing, Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas. “With Nextreme’s technology, we see a great opportunity to address the growing thermal management and energy harvesting opportunities. In particular, Nextreme is a great fit as an alternative energy source for our wireless connectivity solutions.”
For more information, or to purchase Nextreme products, contact your Avnet sales representative or visit www.avnetexpress.com.
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About Nextreme Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Nextreme Thermal Solutions offers electronics cooling and energy harvesting solutions for telecommunications, semiconductor, consumer, medical, aerospace and government markets. The company uses micro-scale thermoelectric technology and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes to address the growing needs for advanced thermal management and clean-energy solutions worldwide. Nextreme also offers sophisticated modeling, design, engineering, and contract manufacturing services to deliver fully-optimized solutions from standard and customized products that solve the most challenging thermal and power generation issues. Nextreme’s headquarters and manufacturing facility are based near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Visit www.nextreme.com.
About Avnet Electronics Marketing
Avnet Electronics Marketing is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. that serves electronic original equipment manufacturers (EOEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers in more than 70 countries, distributing electronic components from leading manufacturers and providing associated design-chain and supply-chain services. The group’s website is located at www.em.avnet.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Avnet accelerates its partners’ success by connecting the world’s leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, Avnet generated revenue of $19.16 billion. For more information, visitwww.avnet.com.
