STRATEGIC PARTNERS

The Ampulse business model calls for close collaboration with strategic partners to amplify and accelerate the development of the company and technology. Ampulse takes great pride in working closely with its partners to drive innovation, and support the growth of the PV industry. Ampulse's current key R&D strategic partners include:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

NREL's distinctive R&D competencies are positioned to advance national energy goals by developing innovations to change the way we power our homes and businesses, and fuel our vehicles. Our R&D competencies allow us to develop and advance renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies more effectively through the full R&D life-cycle from basic scientific research through applied research and engineering; to testing, scale-up, and demonstration.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

ORNL is a multi program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by UT-Battelle, LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.

U.S. Department of Energy/Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil. EERE's Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) invested in collaborative research partnerships between Ampulse Corporation and two DOE laboratories—the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Roth & Rau Microsystems GmbH

Roth & Rau Microsystems GmbH is a 100 percent daughter company of Roth & Rau AG based in Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Roth & Rau MicroSystems is a specialized supplier of plasma and ion beam process systems for the microelectronics, optics and photovoltaic industry. High-end solutions for ion beam technology are provided for localized ion beam trimming and figuring. In plasma technology, PECVD and RIE applications are addressed with platforms for large area processes. Besides standard equipment, systems such as roll-to-roll coating machines and systems for large area optical coatings are specialized products of Roth & Rau MicroSystems. Located in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany, Roth & Rau Microsystems has approximately 80 employees with expertise in system engineering, process development and mechanical assembling, that help produce the company's pioneering vacuum equipment.

Luvata

Luvata is a world leader in metal fabrication, component manufacturing and related engineering and design services. Luvata is committed to partnering with our customers to help them increase their competitiveness. Our products and services enable our customers to improve their products and operational efficiency and reduce tied-up capital. This focus on our customers' results, backed by our unfailing reliability, makes us a partner on which our customers base their future development.

Western Technology Investment

Founded in 1980, Western Technology Investment (WTI) is the world's oldest and largest venture debt fund financing venture-backed companies in the technology, healthcare and cleantech industries. WTI's 12th fund builds upon the success of the firm's 30-year history, which includes investments in companies such as Brocade, Cerent, Facebook, Google, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, Infoseek, IronPort, Juniper Networks, NanoSolar, Postini, Transmeta, VeriSign, and many others.

Cooley LLP

Cooley's 650 attorneys have an entrepreneurial spirit and deep, substantive experience, and are committed to solving clients' most challenging legal matters. From small companies with big ideas to international enterprises with diverse legal needs, Cooley has the breadth of legal resources to enable companies of all sizes to seize opportunities in today's global marketplace. The firm represents clients across a broad array of dynamic industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, venture capital, clean energy, real estate and retail.

The Firm has full-service offices in major business and technology centers nationwide: Palo Alto, CA, New York, NY, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Reston, VA, Broomfield, CO, Washington, DC, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA

Silicon Valley Bank

For 25 years, SVB Financial Group and its subsidiaries, including Silicon Valley Bank, have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed. SVB Financial Group is a financial holding company that serves emerging growth and mature companies in the technology, life science, private equity and premium wine industries. Offering diversified financial services through Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Analytics, SVB Capital, SVB Global and SVB Private Client Services, SVB Financial Group provides clients with commercial, investment, international and private banking services. The company also offers funds management, broker-dealer transactions, asset management and a full range of services for private equity companies, as well as the added value of its knowledge and networks worldwide. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., SVB Financial Group operates through 27 offices in the U.S. and five internationally.