Power Tap® (P Tap®)
P Tap® is a patented method of delivering power through glass invisibly. By utilising transparent conductive coatings P Tap® transfers power or data to any device without the need for wires.
Harnessing Power Tap® Technology
P Tap® is a transparent lamination of conductive and non-conductive glass. The arrangement allows power or data to be transferred across individual layers within the lamination. Pre-machined apertures create taps to the positive and negative charged inner coatings that supply power delivery to embedded devices. These connected devices appear to be freely floating within an optically clear glass panel with no visible means of power connection.
Removing the Need for Wires
Removing the need for wires offers designers, architects and engineers limitless design opportunities to locate powered devices within transparent structures. Devices such as USB sockets, induction charging pads, motors, cameras, sensors and digital displays can all be seamlessly integrated.
Early applications include LED lit display cases and shelving units for museums and induction charging ‘smart’ tables for high-end retail stores. Wider applications span a multitude of markets including architecture, security, automotive, retail and lighting.
Power Tap® Partners
Commercial agreements to utilise P Tap® Intellectual property and technology are underway. Initial partnerships include:
Zytronic Displays are a Leading touch technology and glass lamination specialist. Released by Zytronic as ElectroglaZ® the technology has already been shortlisted for various awards, such as the British Engineering Excellence Award, Electronics Industry Award and an Electronics Weekly Electra Award.
NSG Group + Pilkington are the world's leading supplier of glass and glazing systems in architectural, automotive and creative technology. The NSG Group is working with Cohda to open the door to new possibilities for innovation through glass with potential applications across all industries.
Accessing Power Tap®
For enquires to purchase Power Tap® glass, support in applying P Tap® technology to your own markets or to be put in direct contact with a P Tap® OEM supplier and processor please get in touch via our contact page
P Tap® Intellectual property is protected globally under GB1709766.8, EP18756270.7, CA WO2018234777 & US16/624,293.
Power Tap® and P Tap® are registered trademarks of Cohda.
Interested in trying Power Tap®? Get a Demo Kit here.
Key Expertise
Specialist Material and Electronic Development
Creative innovation
Product design
Prototyping
Industrial design
Photorealistic renders
Mechanical engineering
Design for manufacture
Intellectual property