Thermal management industry trends and investment trends at home and abroad
introduction
Thermal management technology plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of electronic products, automobiles, industrial equipment, etc. Especially in the field of electric vehicles (EV), thermal management technology is one of the key factors to improve vehicle performance and safety. This article will focus on the recent dynamics and investment trends in the thermal management industry at home and abroad.
Industry summits and technical exchanges
European Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Summit & Exhibition 2026
On January 19, 2026, according to Eco-Business reports, Europe will usher in a summit conference and exhibition focusing on electric vehicle thermal management technology——European EV Thermal Management Summit & Show 2026. This summit not only provides a platform for enterprises in the industry to display the latest technological achievements, but also promotes exchanges and cooperation in thermal management technology on a global scale. The conference will cover many aspects from battery cooling to charging pile heat dissipation, and is expected to attract many experts, scholars and business representatives in the industry to discuss future thermal management solutions.
Technological innovation and application
Denso helps optimize thermal management of electric heavy-duty truck batteries
On March 29, 2026, Geek Park released a news saying that the Japanese parts giant Denso Company successfully developed a battery temperature control module specifically for electric heavy trucks. The application of this module will greatly optimize the power battery thermal management system of electric heavy trucks. It can not only improve the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery, but also extend the service life of the battery. It is of great significance to promote the development of electric truck technology. This technological breakthrough demonstrates the in-depth application potential of thermal management technology in specific fields.
New progress in three-dimensional packaging integration technology
Science Network-News reported on June 10, 2025 that two experts from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Wuhan University shared their latest research results on three-dimensional packaging integration technology. Although this technology is mainly used in the semiconductor field, it also brings new challenges and opportunities to thermal management while increasing packaging density. Through a more compact design, three-dimensional packaging technology can reduce the distance for heat dissipation and improve heat conduction efficiency, which has important application value for thermal management of precision electronic equipment.
capital market concerns
Yilai Thermal Management completed oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing
On September 8, 2025, 36Kr reported that Yile Thermal Management, a company specializing in thermal management technology, successfully completed its Pre-A round of financing, and the round of financing was over-raised. This shows that the capital market is highly concerned about thermal management technology and is optimistic about the future development of this field. In addition, Yilai Thermal Management plans to use the funds raised to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly thermal management solutions to meet growing market demand.
Looking to the future
With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market and the continuous improvement of electronic product performance, the demand for thermal management technology is also expanding. It can be seen from the above industry dynamics that whether it is promoting knowledge sharing and technological progress through professional summits, companies actively developing innovative products, or academic circles making breakthroughs in basic technologies, they are all promoting the healthy development of this field. At the same time, the active intervention of the capital market has provided strong financial support for the development of thermal management technology.
In the future, as materials science advances and new technologies emerge, the thermal management industry is expected to achieve more innovations. How to balance high performance and cost control will be a common challenge faced by all practitioners. We look forward to this field continuing to bring safer and more convenient products and services to people’s lives.
🤓 Reference sources
- Previous Company Profile - IDTechEx- IDTechEx (2026-05-02)
- European EV Thermal Management Summit & Show 2026- Eco-Business (2026-01-19)
- Electric equipment development battery temperature control module to help electric heavy truck power battery thermal management optimization- Geek Park (2026-03-29)
- Yile Thermal Management completed an oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing.- 36 Krypton (2025-09-08)
- Two experts from Shanghai Jiaotong University and Wuhan University talk about 3D packaging integration technology- ScienceNet — News (2025-06-10)
FAQ
What are the main applications of thermal management technology?
Thermal management technology plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of electronics, automobiles, industrial equipment, etc., especially in the field of electric vehicles (EV), which is one of the key factors to improve vehicle performance and safety.
What will be discussed at the 2026 European Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Summit?
The European Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Summit on January 19, 2026 will cover everything from battery cooling to charging pile cooling, and is expected to attract experts, scholars and business representatives from many industries to discuss future thermal management solutions.
What are the characteristics of the battery temperature control module developed by Denso for electric heavy trucks?
Denso has successfully developed a battery temperature control module for electric heavy trucks, which can greatly optimize the power battery thermal management system of electric heavy trucks, improve the charging and discharging efficiency of batteries, and extend the service life of batteries.
How does 3D packaging integration technology affect thermal management?
3D packaging integration technology supports a more compact design, reduces the distance of heat dissipation, and improves thermal conduction efficiency, which has important application value for thermal management of precision electronic equipment.
What does it mean for Elite Heat Management to complete a Pre-A round of financing?
The completion of the oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing by Elite Heat Management demonstrates the high attention and optimism of the capital market for thermal management technology. The funding will be used to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly thermal management solutions to meet market demand.