Hillcrest Petroleum Ltd. (CSE:HEAT) (CNSX: HEAT.CN) (OTCMKTS:HLRTF) (FRA:7HI.F) has announced the acquisition of ANIGO Technologies Inc., a privately-owned engineering product development company and developer of proven electric machine control software IP.
ANIGO's software IP, specifically designed for use with electric motors, electric generators and other integrated power systems, has the potential to greatly enhance the performance of any application requiring precise control of rotating electric machines.
Under the terms of the agreement, ANIGO, including the software IP developed and owned by ANIGO, becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hillcrest.
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The company also noted that Ari Berger, ANIGO’s founder, has joined Hillcrest’s executive team as its chief technology officer and will lead Hillcrest’s technology research, development and deployment efforts. Berger will advance Hillcrest’s core capabilities by: aggressively developing and accumulating high-value IP solutions; recruiting specialist engineers to build out the internal technical team; and forming value-add partnerships to establish greater collaboration and commercialization opportunities.
“This acquisition solidifies our foothold in the cleantech software space, giving us a foundation on which to build value and grow,” said Hillcrest CEO, Don Currie in a statement.
“Ari’s field of vision is significant and impactful. By bringing both the IP and its inventor into Hillcrest, we’re able to stay agile, further strengthen our team, and pursue collaboration opportunities with EV and electronics innovators who recognize the increased value and substantial performance benefits that Hillcrest’s next-level IP will enable.”
In exchange for purchasing ANIGO, Hillcrest issued the owners of ANIGO 6,000,000 Hillcrest common shares and paid $200,000 in cash.
“The need for electric machine control software that enables intelligent electricity generation and improves the performance of electric motor systems will be in growing demand for decades,” commented Berger. “Relative to other technologies, we are intentionally prioritizing software IP as it presents the most effective path toward commercialization, due to its short customization and adaptation times and low cost. I’mexcited to become a significant shareholder of Hillcrest and to have the support and resources in place to push forward and capitalize on our IP.”
Hillcrest's hgh-value market opportunities include:
- Precision control systems - aeronautical applications, autonomous vehicles, etc.;
- Traction control systems - electric motors and powertrains to increase power/speed/torque performance or extend EV range;
- Electrical generator controls - to convert and deliver renewably generated electricity; and
- Control software enhancements - connectivity associated with emerging technologies such as blockchain, IoT and others.
Hillcrest intends to lead by example to decarbonizethe energy sector as it pivots from the production of fossil fuels at its West Hazel asset in Saskatchewan. The company has added clean energy technologies that help unlock efficiencies in electrification and maximize performance of electric systems including electric vehicles, motors and electric generators.
From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power the future.
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