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.

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Briefs: Automotive
This can be used in energy-recovery systems in industrial, space, automotive, and military applications.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Applications include mechanical aerospace manufacturing and thermal structure manufacturing.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The flexible composites can be used as thermal insulation for environments of up to 1200 °C.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The sensor provides accurate and real-time measurement of flow rates and temperature in next-generation microfluidic instruments.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The system is effective in urban environments where there are tall buildings on all sides.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
This form of thermal management can help enable untethered, high-powered robots to operate for long periods of time without overheating.
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Blog: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
University of Central Florida researchers are developing a human-like way for large machines to cool off and keep from overheating: Letting the machines "breathe."
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Products: Test & Measurement
Tubing plugs, displacement measurements, CAM software, and more.
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Briefs: Energy
This battery would enable a 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The response time of kinetic inductance bolometers can be greatly enhanced by electrothermal feedback for devices that are both sensitive and speedy.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
A metal-organic framework does not contain cost-intensive raw materials and can be produced in bulk.
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Briefs: Energy
Perovskites could be the active ingredient that makes the next generation of low-cost, efficient, lightweight, and flexible solar cells.
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Application Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Smart sensors for hazardous areas monitor essential assets, such as motors and pumps.
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Products: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Safety-critical MEMS, absolute pressure sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and more.
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Products: Photonics/Optics
High-temp infrared emitter, single-frequency SWIR lasers, hazard testing systems, and more.
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Briefs: Transportation
Additive manufacturing creates cooling solutions with sizes and shapes not previously possible.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
An A/C alternative, AI that sharpens blurry images, and a NASA energy harvester.
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Articles: Motion Control
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).
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Articles: Test & Measurement
Cell chemistries, thermal dynamics, vehicle packaging, and even weather present challenges for optimizing electric vehicle battery functional safety.
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Articles: Automotive
To achieve vehicle manufacturers’ ambitious goals for electric vehicles, Li-ion batteries need to be improved.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Data storage boards, modular plugs, equipment enclosures, and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
These are important traits in electronics and electrical systems including electric cars, industrial drills, and electric grids.
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Briefs: Materials
The battery design increases the number of possible cycles from tens to more than 100 with little degradation.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Smart adaptive clothing can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The technology could lead to production of fuels, building materials, and other products in a carbon-neutral way.
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Products: Energy
Photoelectric sensors, cable connectors, power monitors, and USB3 cameras.
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Briefs: Test & Measurement
This method provides a fast way to assess rocket engine performance in a variety of operating conditions.
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Application Briefs: Photonics/Optics
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.
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Blog: Imaging
The Human Embodied Autonomous Thermostat, or “HEAT," uses cameras to identify facial temperature, and adjust the room's air accordingly.
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