Thermal management technology is ushering in innovation and investment boom in many fields
Thermal management technology ushered in a new era
Between 2025 and 2026, the field of thermal management technology will usher in many aspects of innovation and development, especially in the fields of data centers, electric vehicles and advanced packaging technology. Technological progress and market changes in these fields are leading global thermal management technology to develop in a more efficient and sustainable direction.
Future trends in data center thermal management technology
According to the "Electronic Engineering Issue" report, "Data Center Thermal Management Technology and Market-2026 Edition" pointed out that as the scale of data centers continues to expand and the computing density increases, how to effectively manage the heat in the data center has become an increasingly prominent issue. It is expected that the data center thermal management market will show strong growth momentum by 2026, and new technical solutions such as liquid cooling, phase change materials and advanced heat pipe technology will become mainstream. The application of these technologies can not only improve the energy efficiency of data centers, but also reduce operating costs and provide support for the sustained and healthy development of the industry.
Innovations in Thermal Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
In the field of electric vehicles, Denso recently announced the development of a power battery temperature control module specifically designed for electric heavy trucks. The introduction of this innovative technology helps optimize the thermal management of the power battery of electric heavy trucks, improve battery performance and life, and increase vehicle safety and reliability. Denso's technological progress not only reflects automakers' awareness of the importance of thermal management, but also sets a new benchmark for the development of the electric vehicle industry. As the penetration rate of electric vehicles continues to increase, the optimization of battery thermal management technology will be one of the key factors driving the entire industry forward.
📰 Reference source
- "Data Center Thermal Management Technology and Market-2026 Edition"- Electronic Engineering Special (2026-03-02)
- Denso develops battery temperature control module to help optimize thermal management of electric heavy truck power batteries- Geek Park (2026-03-29)
Successful financing of Chinese thermal management companies shows market potential
36Kr reported that Yile Thermal Management, a Chinese thermal management solution provider, successfully completed an oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing in 2025. This is not only an important milestone in the company's development, but also reflects investors' optimism about the market prospects of thermal management technology. With the increasing global emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, thermal management technology has been favored by the capital market due to its wide range of applications in multiple fields.
Phase change cooling plate technology expected to emerge
According to the latest analysis from IDTechEx, two-phase cooling plate technology may begin large-scale application between 2026 and 2027. This technology transfers heat efficiently by taking advantage of the phase transition of materials at different temperatures, such as from liquid to solid or vice versa, and is particularly suitable for applications that require high heat flux density management, such as high-performance computing systems and battery packs for electric vehicles. As technology maturity increases and costs decrease, two-phase cooling plates are expected to become a new star in the field of thermal management technology.
University research promotes progress in three-dimensional packaging technology
"Science Network-News" reported that two experts from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Wuhan University have made important progress in the research of three-dimensional packaging integration technology. This technology not only improves device integration and performance by integrating more electronic components in the vertical dimension, but also promotes the development of thermal management technology. Breakthroughs in three-dimensional packaging technology provide new ideas for the development of high-density electronic products, especially in fields such as data centers and high-performance computing, which can effectively solve thermal management and heat dissipation problems.
📰 Reference source
- "Data Center Thermal Management Technology and Market-2026 Edition"- Electronic Engineering Special (2026-03-02)
- Denso develops battery temperature control module to help optimize thermal management of electric heavy truck power batteries- Geek Park (2026-03-29)
- Yile Thermal Management completed an oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing.- 36Kr (2025-09-08)
- Two-Phase Cold Plate Cooling Will Take Off as Early as 2026-2027- IDTechEx (2025-11-27)
- Two experts from Shanghai Jiaotong University and Wuhan University talk about 3D packaging integration technology- ScienceNet — News (2025-06-10)
FAQ
In which areas has thermal management technology developed and innovated significantly?
Thermal management technology has seen significant development and innovation in data centers, electric vehicles, and advanced packaging technologies. Especially between 2025 and 2026, technological advances and market changes in these areas have led to the development of thermal management technologies in a more efficient and sustainable direction.
"Data Center Thermal Management Technology and Markets - Version 2026" What are the predictions for the future trend of data center thermal management?
Data Center Thermal Management Technologies and Markets - Version 2026 predicts that the data center thermal management market will show strong growth momentum by 2026 as data center scale expands and computing density increases. New technology solutions such as liquid cooling, phase change materials and advanced heat pipe technology will become mainstream, improving the energy efficiency of data centers and reducing operating costs.
What kind of power battery temperature control module has Denso developed for electric heavy trucks?
DENSO has developed a dedicated power battery temperature control module for electric heavy trucks, which helps to optimize the thermal management of power batteries for electric heavy trucks, improving battery performance and life while enhancing vehicle safety and reliability.
What does Yile Thermal Management's Pre-A round of funding in 2025 reflect about thermal management technology?
Yile Thermal Management successfully completed an oversubscribed Pre-A round of financing in 2025, reflecting market and investor optimism about thermal management technology and its market potential, especially in the context of growing demand for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
What are the characteristics of two-phase cooling plate technology and when is it expected to start large-scale applications?
Two-phase cooling plate technology efficiently transfers heat by utilizing the phase change of materials at different temperatures, and is particularly suitable for high heat flux management applications such as high-performance computing systems and battery packs for electric vehicles. According to IDTechEx's analysis, the technology is expected to start mass adoption between 2026 and 2027.