Protonex Selected by LM to Enhance HULC Power Supply Technologies

(Southborough, MA., February 11, 2010) -- Protonex Technology Corporation (LSE: AIM: PTX and PTXU), a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems today announces that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to develop power supply concepts that will enable its HULC robotic exoskeleton to support 72+-hour extended missions. Protonex will evaluate fuel cell-based power solutions that can be carried by the HULC, while at the same time powering the exoskeleton and the user's mission equipment during extended dismounted operations.

Lockheed Martin's un-tethered HULC exoskeleton is an anthropomorphic, electro-hydraulic design that currently operates on lithium polymer batteries. An on board micro-computer senses the user's actions and ensures the exoskeleton moves in concert with the operator. The HULC design maintains combat flexibility, allowing deep squats, crawls, and upperbody lifting with minimal human exertion.

"Protonex is very pleased to be selected by Lockheed Martin to develop designs for advanced, long duration fuel cell power systems for its innovative and important HULC platform," stated Greg Cipriano, Vice President of Marketing & Military Development at Protonex. "We see a very strong fit between the capabilities of our advanced fuel cell systems and the specific power requirements of the HULC exoskeleton."

Source : Protonex Technology Corp.