Editorial

• Animated video explains thermal management of lithium-ion batteries

  The video explains the difference between surface cooling and tab cooling in lithium-ion cells and what makes the thermal management of batteries important. details>>

• Researchers 3-D print graphene aerogel, officially lightest material in the world

  Researchers at Kansas State University have developed a new process for 3-D printing graphene and the new aerogel has been officially labeled the 'least dense 3-D printed structure' in the world. details>>

• National Thermal Engineer Day is on Monday, July 24

  On Monday, July 24, take time to celebrate the importance of thermal engineering in the electronics industry and the hard work and achievements of thermal engineers across the United States. details>>

• Articles explain importance of heat sink attachments in PCB design

  Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) recently posted a pair of articles explaining the importance of heat sink attachment technology in designing a PCB. details>>

• Graphene being tested in Europe for zero-gravity applications

  The Graphene Flagship announced that it is preparing for a pair of experiments to test graphene in zero-gravity applications this fall. details>>

• Alphabet spinoff, Dandelion, uses geothermal energy to heat homes

  Dandelion, a geothermal startup that spun off from Alphabet (the parent company of Google), announced it raised $2 million in funding to kick-off sales and operations. details>>

• Solar panel cooling technology allows Parker Solar Probe to explore the sun

  In order for the probe to survive in the hostile conditions of the atmosphere of the sun, engineers have designed a revolutionary cooling system to ensure its solar arrays perform at peak level. details>>

• Startup receives funding to expand 3-D printing of thermal technologies

  Conflux Technology has received a significant investment to continue expanding and developing its metal manufacturing, focused primarily on thermal management technologies. details>>

• DARPA seeking a future for electronics beyond Moores Law

  DARPA will fund an electronics resurgence initiative that will work with public and private entities to develop a new era of electronics not limited by Moore's law. details>>

• LG and Enphase Energy announce release of new residential solar panels

  LG Electronics announced that it partnered with Enphase Energy to release a new NeON 2ACe residential solar panel with advanced technology to make it more efficient. details>>