Penguin-Air™ 99+
Reusable Air-Powered Mask with Cool Relief
Client
Air Cycle System – a company specializing in advanced personal protective equipment (PPE). They developed the Penguin-Air™ 99+, and our company was responsible for designing and delivering the complete electronic subsystem of the product.
Product Overview
The Penguin-Air™ 99+ is one of the world’s lightest industrial-grade, air-powered respirator systems, engineered to provide both safety and comfort for industrial and high-pollution environments. It combines advanced filtration technology with active cooling airflow to ensure reliable protection during long working hours.
Key Features
- 99.7% particulate filtration efficiency with dual-stage filter technology.
- Active air circulation system providing cool, filtered air to the mask in real time.
- Prevents heat and moisture build-up, enabling comfortable extended use.
- Optimized electronics allow for all-day operation on a single charge.
- Reusable, sustainable design with replaceable filter cartridges.
- Lightweight construction for user comfort and portability.
Our Contribution – Electronics Design
Our company was entrusted with developing the entire electronics system for the Penguin-Air™ 99+. This included:
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Embedded Controller & PCB Design
- Custom electronics based on a low-power microcontroller.
- Firmware for managing fan speed, airflow, and system monitoring.
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Motor & Fan Drive Electronics
- Precision control circuitry for stable airflow.
- Low-noise, energy-efficient operation tailored for continuous use.
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Battery & Power Management
- Safe charging and protection circuits.
- Optimized power design to achieve full-day runtime per charge.
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User Interface & Indicators
- Electronics for power and airflow status indicators.
- Simple, reliable feedback system for the end-user.
Development & Testing
- We designed the electronics architecture from concept to production-ready modules.
- Rigorous testing was carried out for long-duration operation, thermal stability, and power efficiency.
- The finalized subsystem was delivered to Air Cycle System for seamless integration with their mechanical design and filtration units.
Outcome & Impact
Through this collaboration, we enabled Air Cycle System to launch the Penguin-Air™ 99+, which combines:
- Advanced safety with 99.7% filtration performance.
- All-day comfort through active cooling airflow.
- Sustainability with reusable and efficient design.
By providing a robust and reliable electronics subsystem, our company ensured that the Penguin-Air™ 99+ achieved both technical excellence and practical usability, setting new standards in industrial respiratory protection.