Electrical/​Electronics

Thermal Management

Explore the latest developments in tools and tactics used in thermal management. Discover innovative advances from NASA and major research labs that address the challenges facing aerospace, energy storage, 3D printing, and other high-performance applications.

Briefs: Energy
Electricity-Free Radiative Cooling System
Briefs: Aerospace
Aerogel-Reinforced Composites
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Lab-On-Chip Flow and Temperature Sensor
Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D-Printed Sweating Robot Muscle
Blog: Electronics & Computers
With Water Jets, Machines 'Breathe' to Cool Down
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Blog: Energy

'Soil Fuel Cells' Support Water Treatment in Brazil

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Woodworking, Simplified: New Software Aids in Design

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A Solar Alternative: How to Power Devices with Indoor Light

Blog: Imaging

What's Best for Autonomous Cars: LiDAR vs Radar vs Cameras

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Printing Paper Structures for Mechatronics

Videos: Materials

Extending Next-Generation, Stable Lithium Metal Batteries

Latest Briefs & News

Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Possible Significant Response Speedup from Detuning a Resonator Bolometer
The response time of kinetic inductance bolometers can be greatly enhanced by electrothermal feedback for devices that are both sensitive and speedy.
Products: Software
New on the Market: October 2020
Tubing plugs, displacement measurements, CAM software, and more.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Hybrid Material is an Efficient Photodetector
A metal-organic framework does not contain cost-intensive raw materials and can be produced in bulk.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Self-Heating Battery Enables Quick Recharging of Electric Vehicles
This battery would enable a 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge.
Briefs: Materials
Perovskite Solar Cells Take the Heat
Perovskites could be the active ingredient that makes the next generation of low-cost, efficient, lightweight, and flexible solar cells.
Articles: Energy
Products of Tomorrow: September 2020
An A/C alternative, AI that sharpens blurry images, and a NASA energy harvester.
Briefs: Energy
Electronics Cooling Using Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing creates cooling solutions with sizes and shapes not previously possible.
Application Briefs: Test & Measurement
Smart Sensors for Hazardous Areas
Smart sensors for hazardous areas monitor essential assets, such as motors and pumps.
Products: Test & Measurement
New Products: September 2020 Sensor Technology
Safety-critical MEMS, absolute pressure sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and more.
Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
New Products: September 2020 Photonics & Imaging Technology
High-temp infrared emitter, single-frequency SWIR lasers, hazard testing systems, and more.
Articles: Motion Control
Wiegand Wire: Energy Harvesting and More
With the emergence of a new generation of ultra-efficient electronic chips, the Wiegand technology is showing significant promise, especially in the exciting area of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Briefs: Energy
Electrolyte Design Improves Anode Capacity in Lithium-Ion Batteries
The battery design increases the number of possible cycles from tens to more than 100 with little degradation.
Articles: Test & Measurement
Venting for EV Battery Packs
Cell chemistries, thermal dynamics, vehicle packaging, and even weather present challenges for optimizing electric vehicle battery functional safety.
Articles: Transportation
Using Multiphysics to Predict and Prevent EV Battery Fire
To achieve vehicle manufacturers’ ambitious goals for electric vehicles, Li-ion batteries need to be improved.
Products: Electronics & Computers
New on the Market: August 2020
Data storage boards, modular plugs, equipment enclosures, and more.
Briefs: Materials
Graphene Smart Textiles for Heat-Adaptive Clothing
Smart adaptive clothing can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.
Briefs: Materials
Reverse Fuel Cell Converts Waste Carbon to Valuable Chemicals
The technology could lead to production of fuels, building materials, and other products in a carbon-neutral way.
Briefs: Energy
Method Improves Efficiency and Heat Tolerance of Devices
These are important traits in electronics and electrical systems including electric cars, industrial drills, and electric grids.
Application Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Beyond LPW: Debunking the Myth that More is Better
There’s been a race to the top among industrial LED lighting manufacturers as they scramble to squeeze the maximum possible lumens per watt (LPW) out of their products.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Machine Learning Enables Rapid Rocket Engine Design
This method provides a fast way to assess rocket engine performance in a variety of operating conditions.
Products: Electronics & Computers
New on the Market: July 2020
Photoelectric sensors, cable connectors, power monitors, and USB3 cameras.
Blog: Imaging
'HEAT' Uses Cameras to Detect Facial Temperatures and Keep the Room Cool
The Human Embodied Autonomous Thermostat, or “HEAT," uses cameras to identify facial temperature, and adjust the room's air accordingly.
Technology Leaders: Data Acquisition
Next-Generation Non-Contact Body-Temperature Monitoring
A far infrared temperature sensor is small in size but big in performance.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Metals Change Surfaces in Response to Heat
Heat predictably and precisely changes the surface structure of a particle of liquid metal.
Briefs: Materials
Graphene Device with Superconducting, Insulating, and Magnetic Properties
The multitasking device could advance development of an electric circuit for faster, next-generation electronics like quantum computing technologies.
Briefs: Wearables
Wearable Device Monitors Health
The flexible device harvests heat energy from the body to monitor health.
Briefs: Unmanned Systems
Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Composites with Electrical and Thermal Characteristics
These composites could improve how unmanned vehicles dissipate energy.
Products: Software
New on the Market: June 2020
Industrial PCs, power modules, processor blades, and more.
Products: Test & Measurement
Product of the Month: June 2020 Tech Briefs
The K6PM provides continuous, remote thermal monitoring of critical components such as high-voltage control panels, transformers, and hydraulic equipment.

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