Lux Research releases top 10 innovative companies profiled in Q1 2012

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Technology research firm Lux Research released today (May 3) the ten most compelling companies for Q1 2012 in 15 different emerging technology domains.

Transphorm – Wait and See – Energy Electronics

This high-profile, VC-backed, vertically-integrated manufacturer of GaN-based power devices is a leading start-up with new product releases and demonstrations in the power supply, PV inverter, and motor drive areas.

Zyvex Technologies – Positive – Advanced Materials

Combining a savvy business strategy with its core proprietary polymer technology, Zyvex is one of the few developers to successfully commercialize structural nanocomposites.

Clearford Industries – Positive – Water, Alternative Fuels

With a low-maintenance, easy-to-install distributed wastewater treatment system that is vetted in the developed world, Clearford is poised for a successful transition to developing world markets.

Accelergy – Positive – Alternative Fuels

A leading developer of catalytic coal-to-liquid (CTL) and gas-to-liquid (GTL) technologies that convert cheap, available feedstocks into jet fuel and diesel, Accelergy is currently testing its CTL technology in China and looking for GTL partners in North America.

Cbrite – Positive – Printed Electronics

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