WACKER Inaugurates Global Competence Center for Thermal Interface Materials in Shanghai
WACKER’s new R&D lab in Shanghai will focus on the development of silicone-based thermal interface materials and novel applications.
WACKER recently announced that it has opened a global competence center for thermal interface materials (TIMs) in Shanghai, China. The new laboratory will conduct fundamental research in order to develop silicone-based thermal interface products and solutions for the electrical vehicle market, as well as for consumer electronics and telecommunications.
Over the past decade, thermal interface materials have been one of the fastest-growing segments of the materials market globally, with an average CAGR of more than 6%. Widely used in personal computers, consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications, the demand for silicone-based TIMs is expected to grow continuously, as power density is rising exponentially and thermal management systems become increasingly important. Electronic devices and batteries generate a great deal of heat that impacts their functionality and service life and can lead to serious faults. Efficient thermal management is therefore increasingly essential.