2026.11.13

10-5. Processing Thermal Management Materials (Part 1) ― Turning High-Performance Materials into “Thermal Management Components That Can Actually Be Used” ―

There are many types of thermal management materials. TIM. Graphite. Copper f... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Thermal Management Materials
• Graphite Sheets
• Copper Foil
• Thermal Insulation
• Contact Thermal Resistance

2026.11.13

10-2. Microfabrication (Part 2) ― Not a Technology for Making Things Small, but a Technology for Establishing Small Functions ―

In Part 1, we looked at how to make fine shapes. Narrow TIM. Graphite heat path... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Automatic Application Machines
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Inspection and Characterization
• Particle Control
• Reel Supply
• Microfabrication

2026.11.13

10-2. Microfabrication (Part 1) ― Not a Technology for Making Things Small, but a Technology for Establishing Small Functions ―

Products are getting smaller. Semiconductors are becoming denser. Sensors are ... Read More

• IC Packages
• Thermal Management Components
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Graphite Sheets
• Precision Processing
• Microfabrication
• Burr Control

2026.11.13

9-4. Not Fitting into Automated Processes (Part 2) ― Even High-Performance Components Cannot Be Used in Volume Production If Automated Machines Cannot Handle Them ―

In Part 1, we looked at why automated machines become unable to handle component... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Heat
• Automatic Application Machines
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Graphite Sheets
• Reel Supply
• Half-Cut Processing

2026.11.13

9-4. Not Fitting into Automated Processes (Part 1) ― Even High-Performance Components Cannot Be Used in Volume Production If Automated Machines Cannot Handle Them ―

Thermal performance is good. Insulation performance is also high. It is also t... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Heat
• Automatic Application Machines
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Graphite Sheets
• Reel Supply
• Half-Cut Processing

2026.11.13

9-2. Failing by Overlooking Contact Resistance (Part 2) ― Even with High-Performance TIM, Heat Does Not Flow “If It Is Not Touching” ―

In Part 1, we looked at how contact thermal resistance arises. Surface irregula... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Heat
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Air Layers
• Contact Thermal Resistance
• EV Battery Cooling
• Partial Adhesion