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.
📰 Reference source
- Marelli to boost strategic investments in China- thepaper.cn (Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT)
- 热管理系统市场规模、份额 [2034]- Fortune Business Insights (Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT)
- 我国学者在磁场调谐相变材料动态热管理研究方面取得进展- nsfc.gov.cn (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT)
- 《数据中心热管理技术及市场-2026版》- 电子工程专辑 (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT)
- Two-Phase Cold Plate Cooling Will Take Off as Early as 2026-2027- IDTechEx (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT)
❓ FAQ
全球热管理系统市场的增长主要受哪些因素驱动？
技术创新是推动全球热管理系统市场增长的主要因素，特别是在新能源汽车、5G通信设备以及高性能计算等领域的需求激增，热管理系统成为了保障这些设备稳定运行的关键技术。
Marelli为何选择加大在华战略投资，特别是在热管理领域？
Marelli 加大在华投资力度，特别是在热管理领域的投资，是因为中国不仅是全球最大的汽车市场，也是新能源汽车发展的前沿阵地，市场对于高效、智能热管理解决方案的需求日益增长。
什么是磁场调谐相变材料动态热管理技术，它有哪些好处？
磁场调谐相变材料动态热管理技术是一种利用外部磁场调节材料相变温度，实现更灵活和高效热量管理的技术。该技术的突破对于提高电子设备的能效、延长设备寿命具有重要意义。
数据中心热管理面临的主要挑战是什么？如何解决？
数据中心热管理面临的主要挑战是随着数据量的爆炸性增长导致的能耗问题日益突出。通过应用新型材料和技术，如液冷方案和相变材料等，可以有效降低能耗、提高运营效率，并解决数据中心高温问题。
两相冷却板技术的商用化前景如何？
IDTechEx 预测，两相冷却板技术最早可能于2026-2027年实现商用化，尤其是在高性能计算和数据中心等高热量密度应用领域。随着技术成熟和成本降低，这项技术有望在更多领域得到广泛应用，带来热管理行业的革命性变化。