Code: MTA9345 | Publication Date: Sep 2025 |
Demand for cooling solutions in consumer electronics and data centers, proliferation of thermal management in electric vehicles and battery systems, energy-efficiency regulations, growth in high-performance computing and telecommunication growth and continued innovation in materials and compact cooling designs are driving this growth.
Trends in the thermal market includes increased use of off-the-shelf or modular pre-packaged cooling units, liquid cooling and thermal interface materials. Trends also see a focus on miniaturization and use of high thermal conductivity materials. The ability to integrate complex heat sinks, heat pipes, microfluidic channels, and vapor chambers at the system level is also being emphasized. The trends also see an emphasis on low-power cooling and minimized thermal resistance. Use of eco-friendly materials, recyclability, and energy-saving designs is also becoming more prevalent. Digital control systems and predictive thermal management systems are also proliferating.
The Thermal Market developments show increasing research into novel materials such as graphene, carbon-nanotube composites, aerogels, and phase-change materials for superior heat dissipation. Developments witness rising deployment of hybrid cooling systems combining air, liquid, and passive methods. More single-module, plug-and-play cooling components are being introduced. Demand is rising for integrated thermal solutions embedded in device design. Service models and OEM collaborations are evolving to address application-specific thermal challenges.
Some of the leading companies include: