Engineering the future of thermal efficiency.
Manufacturing processes that require sterile conditions are typically performed in a highly controlled environment, known as a cleanroom. Many industries depend on cleanroom manufacturing, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, quantum computing, … Read more
Thermal insulation can have significant impacts on design, structure, and system performance, and selecting the right materials for your system is an important decision. Advanced vacuum insulation delivers unique, high-performance solutions for … Read more
Working with sensors in high temperature environments can pose a variety of challenges. High-performance thermal insulation can allow sensors and other delicate instruments to operate in higher temperature environments for … Read more
Thermal management is often discussed in terms of electronic devices, which generate excess heat. Overheating can damage electronics, which means this heat needs to be dissipated. Thermal management systems use … Read more
Cryogenic vacuum insulation For years, cryogenic systems have benefitted enormously from vacuum insulation. According to NASA, “Cryogenic thermal insulation systems that incorporate a vacuum environment can provide the lowest possible … Read more
What is thermal shock? Thermal shock occurs when materials are rapidly exposed to extreme temperatures. Severe and/or repeated exposure to sudden changes in temperature can lead to degradations in material … Read more
Research & Development Concept Group engineers are conducting exciting new research on ceramic Insulon®. We have used ceramics in high-end applications, but today’s research is pushing the envelope to understand … Read more
Vacuum insulation demo The video above includes two demonstrations illustrating the thermal performance of Insulon® advanced vacuum insulation. The first demonstration is at high temperatures (650°C / 1200°F), and the second … Read more
Thermal radiation can easily penetrate most types of insulation materials, even those designed for high temperatures. Vacuum insulation drastically reduces convective and conductive heat transfer, but radiation can still get … Read more
Aerogel alternative Advanced vacuum insulation is a highly effective thermal barrier that can be used as an alternative to aerogel. Both of these products can offer advantages compared to traditional … Read more