(Video above shows the "Wind Shark 20" attached to a 500 Watt generator, charging a 24 Volt battery bank.)

We are still seeking a large investment partner to help us move the "Wind Shark" into the mass production phase.

Further updates coming 2019.
Thank you for your support!

Glen Kyllonen CEO
Headwind Technologies Ltd
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A lot has been going on here at Headwind since our last posting.
Here is a brief breakdown of the progress to date:

We sourced an offshore generator to pair with our turbine, accelerating the ability to get into the market as soon as possible.

We've tested the latest generator, and create a torque measurement device to help determine how the blade and generator functioned under various load conditions.

We have been talking to suppliers and testing new materials with diverse molding properties. In order to test these, we had to create new sets of silicone mold liners to handle the heat generated by the new material.

We  took the opportunity to modify our outer mold jackets in order to speed up the molding, de-molding, and roto-mold process.

We researched a lot of large format 3D printers and finally found one that met all of our requirements. We are currently undergoing the refining process for best results. This printer will allow us to have rapid prototyping for full scale turbine blades;  Once established we will be exploring materials such as: Hemp, ASA, or Carbon Fiber.

We created a 3D scanner and are planning to scan and 3D print existing components in-house to make the transition to injection molding as cost effective as possible.

We have approached developers in injection molding for future mass production once further methodology has been formed.


Thanks for all your support!
Headwind Technologies Team

We give our great thanks once again to all our community of supporters, who have joined the team and to say: "We want a change, and it starts with us."

The founders here have been working tirelessly since the success of the Vested campaign. Designs and parts for the generator were formulated, tested, refined, and calibrated relentlessly. We found that while our generator design works very well in low winds it cannot yet efficiently transition to take advantage of the higher wind speeds. We recently enlisted the services of an expert in battery technology, to review our generator and suggest ways to further optimize it. 

While we do this, we have ordered a generator that we anticipate to be a good match for the turbine; if all criteria are met, this will get the turbine in your hands that much sooner!

Our blade production mold is complete and we are testing materials for the roto-molding process. Many materials that we have tried thus far still break down over time under UV radiation.

Alternatively, we have currently placed a down payment on a 3D printer capable of printing the turbines at full scale; which gives us the opportunity to print light weight blades from recyclable materials. The printer is still many weeks away however, as this is a new design and they are still updating the software.

The present objectives:
​- Test the new generator when it arrives.
- Continue testing new materials, then begin replication of the blades for market.
- Assemble the 3D printer when it arrives, and printing the turbine full size in various materials such as PetG or Carbon Fibre.

Exciting times! We are that much closer to bringing the "Wind Shark" turbine to your roof tops, thanks to all of your support!

More updates to come.
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Thank you!
Headwind Technologies Team​

Here are the latest circuit boards and print tests! Now that we have the power optimization chips in place, we'll be hooking them up to the onboard charge controller to bring them to life! 

Along with the heart of the turbine, we have been exploring 3D printing after digitizing the blade mold! This is a simple print test, but we aim to be producing a larger scale version with a Eco-friendly material that not only makes it better for the environment, but also good on your pocket book!

More updates to come! We couldn't do this without all of you and your partnership for a greener future.

Thank you,
Headwind Technologies Team