MiLi wants to make any table into a wireless charging accessory

The MiLi Table Mate pad can be installed on any non-metallic surface. (Source: MiLi)

MiLi is a company that integrates its Furniture Mate wireless-charging pad into any table-top. It aims this product at those in the service industry and also to those who want decor that can charge an increasing number of phones at home. MiLi also makes the Table Mate, a similar pad that can be attached to nearly any table.

by Deirdre O Donnell, 2019/04/06

The Table Mate is a wireless charging station made of a transmitting base that can be attached to the underside of any non-metallic surface, and a corresponding circular pad that goes immediately over it. This, therefore, could transform nearly any table into a charging station for phones such as the Huawei P30 Pro.

Its maker claims that this arrangement can deliver wireless charging at 5 watts (W), and works with a surface depth of up to 35 millimeters. The charging pad, which apparently integrates magnetic-resonating technology, also works within 6mm of the phone. This allows the user to keep a case on their phone while charging on the Table Mate.

The same specs hold true for Furniture Mate, a second MiLi product. It involves a USB-to wireless charging module that can be built into custom-made table-tops to give them 2 or 3 charging stations per long end. MiLi envisions that this concept will be in demand for those setting up cafes, bars or their own homes.