Phononic Recognized as a 2016 CNBC Disruptor 50 Company
Company is building market traction for its solid-state cooling and heating
DURHAM, N.C. — Phononic, developer of solid-state cooling and heating technology, announced that it has been named to the fourth annual CNBC Disruptor 50 List, recognizing the company as a forward-thinking startup with the potential to influence and change markets. CNBC’s Disruptor 50 is an annual list of private companies challenging the status quo and disrupting current markets across different industries.
“Semiconductor innovation has revolutionized our economy; the transistor displaced the vacuum tube and LEDs are now displacing incandescent light bulbs, but there has been no similar impact for cooling and heating.… Through innovation and a push-the-boundaries attitude the time is now for thermal solutions that are smart and sustainable,” said Tony Atti, CEO and co-founder of Phononic. “We are honored to be recognized by CNBC as a disruptor, further validating our drive to realize solid-state products not thought of or believed possible.”