FlexEl (IMAGE) University of Maryland Caption An Alliance Success: Can you spot the battery? A FlexEl researcher holds one of its new generation of ultra-thin batteries developed with the research power and support of the University of Maryland, Mtech and now the Maryland Proof of Concept Alliance. After the Alliance grant, FlexEl grew from zero to seven full-time employees. Credit Mtech/FlexEl Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.