Thermal management technology innovation and development: new trends in the Chinese market in 2026

Industry Overview and Trends

As the global electronic equipment market continues to grow, especially the surge in demand for new energy vehicles, 5G communication equipment, and high-performance computing, thermal management systems are becoming one of the key technologies to ensure the stable operation of these equipment. according toFortune Business InsightsAccording to the latest report, the global thermal management system market is expected to maintain rapid development momentum in the next few years, and by 2034, the market size and share will expand significantly. The report points out that technological innovation is the main factor driving the growth of this market.

Marelli increases investment in China

As a leading international automotive parts supplier, Marelli announced that it will further strengthen its strategic investment in China, especially in the field of thermal management. China is not only the world's largest automobile market, but also the forefront of new energy vehicle development. Marelli's decision aims to capture the growing demand for efficient and intelligent thermal management solutions in the Chinese market.thepaper.cnThe report pointed out that Marelli’s investment will focus on research and development and technology upgrades, and is expected to bring more innovative thermal management products to China and the global market.

Magnetic Field Tunable Phase Change Materials: A New Breakthrough in Dynamic Thermal Management

Recently, our country's scientific research team has made important progress in dynamic thermal management technology of magnetic field-tuned phase change materials. This new technology can use external magnetic fields to adjust the phase transition temperature of materials, allowing for more flexible and efficient heat management. Breakthroughs in this technology are of great significance for improving the energy efficiency of electronic equipment and extending the life of the equipment. National Natural Science Foundation of China (nsfc.gov.cn) article emphasized that this is not only a technological leap, but also lays a solid foundation for China to catch up with the international advanced level in the field of dynamic thermal management.

Development and Challenges of Data Center Thermal Management Technology

With the explosive growth of data volume, the energy consumption problem of data centers has become increasingly prominent. Thermal management technology has become the key to reducing energy consumption and improving operational efficiency. The latest "Data Center Thermal Management Technology and Market - 2026 Edition" report released by "Electronic Engineering Issue" provides an in-depth analysis of current market and technology trends. The report points out that in addition to traditional heat dissipation methods, the application of new materials and technologies, such as liquid cooling solutions and phase change materials, are becoming the focus of research. These technological advances not only help solve the problem of high temperatures in data centers, but also help reduce the overall environmental impact.

Two-phase cooling plate technology welcomes commercialization opportunities

• Two-phase cooling plate technology is a method that uses liquid evaporation to absorb heat and has higher heat transfer efficiency than traditional water-cooling or air-cooling systems.
• IDTechExIt is predicted that this technology may be commercialized as early as 2026-2027, especially in high-heat density applications such as high-performance computing and data centers.
• With the improvement of technology maturity and reduction of costs, two-phase cooling plate technology is expected to be widely used in more fields, bringing revolutionary changes to the thermal management industry.

in conclusion

From Marelli's increased investment to the breakthrough of our country's scientific research team in magnetic field-tuned phase change materials to the commercialization prospects of two-phase cooling plate technology, it is shown that the thermal management industry is in a stage of rapid development. With the application of these new technologies, they will not only be able to effectively deal with the heat challenges brought by high-performance electronic equipment, but will also play an important role in energy conservation and emission reduction. For the Chinese market, these developments not only indicate huge potential in the field of thermal management, but also provide new opportunities for China's technological innovation and industrial development in this field.