When compiling its research report—Top 10 Thermal Management Companies and Emerging Transformative Technologies—BCC Research closely examined companies from around the world that provide thermal solutions to manage the waste heat created by increasingly smaller and more powerful electronic components and systems. When selecting the top 10 thermal management companies, BCC considered the quality of a company’s thermal technology products, as well as effective business management.

“We are honored to be included on this list because it reinforces our team’s dedication to our customers, who require high performance, custom-engineered thermal management solutions for critical applications. Being recognized by a third party like BCC Research demonstrates to our customers and prospects that we have the infrastructure and quality products in place to exceed expectations,” said Jerome E. Toth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thermacore.

The Top 10 Thermal Management Companies and Emerging Transformative Technologies was published in January 2012. BCC Research predicts that the global thermal management market will grow from $8 billion in 2011 to $10.9 billion in 2016. BCC Research is a publisher of technology market research reports based in Wellesley, Mass.

Thermacore designed and fabricated the CCHPs to meet NASA’s rigorous thermal performance, quality and reliability standards. CCHPs from Thermacore—ideal for satellite thermal management applications, where gravity is not a factor—provide effective heat transfer (hundreds of watts) over long distances (up to three meters or more). The high–reliability, maintenance-free heat pipes, are very efficient in returning the working fluid condensate to the evaporator.

The high-conductance k-Core® based structural components used on the LDCM TIRS instrument include a mount for a cryocooler, a thermal doubler in a radiator, and a thermally conductive link connecting a telescope enclosure to a radiator. With up to six times the conductance of solid aluminum designs and up to 20 percent lower mass, these k-Core® components were able to resolve critical thermal management challenges on this platform. Thermacore’s passive k-Core® material is a patented system that encapsulates Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite (APG) within a structural shell. Numerous shell materials have been qualified; aluminum alloy is being used in the TIRS application.

We are pleased to be contributing to NASA’s important GPM and LDCM missions, and look forward to continuing to collaborate with the agency on future projects, said Nelson Gernert, Thermacore Vice President, Engineering and Technology. Thermacore’s CCHPs provide reliable performance over a -30°C to 50°C operating range, making it a perfect solution for the long duration mission of the GPM satellite. The k-Core® material system was the only solution, within the mass budget, that fulfilled the LDCM’s dual requirements of high thermal conductance and structural stiffness for both the cryocooler mount and the telescope enclosure to radiator conductive link..

NASA’s GPM program seeks to measure the distribution, amount, rates and the associated heat release or precipitation throughout the world. Accurate global precipitation measurements will benefit scientists who study the weather and climate, and will help those in the hydro-meteorological and applications communities. Precipitation is difficult to measure because precipitation systems tend to be somewhat random in character and also evolve rapidly. Furthermore, ground-based precipitation measurements are difficult to obtain over regional and global scales because most of the world is covered by water and many countries are not equipped with precision rain measuring sensors (i.e., rain gauges and/or radars). The most practical way to obtain useful regional and global scale precipitation measurements is from the vantage point of a space-based remote sensing instrument like a satellite.

NASA’s TIRS program is one of two programs that develop scientific instruments for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) satellite. The TIRS instrument is a two-channel thermal imager that was developed to provide radiometrically calibrated, geo-Iocated thermal image data of the earth’s surface. LDCM is a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey that will provide measurements of the Earth's terrestrial and Polar Regions in the visible, near-infrared, short wave infrared, and thermal infrared spectrums. In addition to widespread use for land development and monitoring on regional to local scales, the program will support disaster response and evaluations, and water use monitoring. LDCM measurements directly benefits NASA research in the areas climate, carbon cycle, ecosystems, water cycle, biogeochemistry and earth surface/interior, as well as support people and businesses in the agriculture, geology, forestry, regional planning, education, mapping, and global change industries.

The new line of lightweight, ruggedized cold plates—available in 3U, 6U and 9U formats—feature superior thermal performance with excellent temperature uniformity, resulting in lower electronic component temperatures and increased operational life and reliability. With the thermal performance and flexibility these advanced cold plates offer, military embedded system designers can reduce system size, weight, and power with improved cooling (SWaP-C), permitting better mobility and extended mission life.

"Thermacore continues its tradition of world-leading thermal management products with this innovative line of cold plates," said Nelson Gernert, Thermacore’s Vice President of Engineering and Technology. "Our customers will appreciate the numerous benefits these new cold plates offer, including superior thermal performance, lower electronic component temperatures, design flexibility, thermal uniformity, lower mass, and drop-in replacement for existing solutions."

Thermacore offers the VME64x/VPX cold plates in three technology options. Selecting the appropriate cold plate technology is dependent on the application need for thermal performance, weight, and cost.
 

• Baseline Aluminum Cold Plate. Produced from highly thermally conductive aluminum alloys such as 6061 and 6063 with thermal conductivity values of 166 and 201 W/m•K to meet the VME64x/VPX standards, these cold plates meet the needs of the most basic performance requirements.
• k-Core® Cold Plate. With up to six times the conductance of solid aluminum designs and up to 20 percent lower mass, Thermacore’s k-Core® material—a patented system that encapsulates Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite (APG) with the same aluminum alloys as basic solid aluminum cold
  plates—boosts the thermal performance of the basic solid aluminum cold plates to even lower temperatures while reducing system mass
•  Embedded Heat Pipe Cold Plate. This cold plate option is constructed from solid aluminum that is integrated with heat pipes to remove "hot spots" from the applications where heat loads are concentrated. Thermacore’s embedded heat pipe cold plates offer significant thermal performance improvement when compared with typical solid aluminum or copper-based cold plates in electronics or computers, where the heat source is small.

The complete line of cold plates are ideally suited for "mission critical" cooling applications, including embedded computer systems, military radars, power converters, power electronics cooling, rugged laptops and handheld devices, laser diodes, and other commercial applications such as telecom communications and RF amplifiers, low-profile applications, blade servers, high-temperature applications (greater than 100°C), and high-strength and clamping-force applications.

For additional technical information, please visit our Design Center and download our VME64x/VPX Cold Plate Technical Data Sheet.

To qualify for the contract extension, Thermacore successfully created a thermal solution demonstrator using a combination of existing and developmental heat transfer technology that exceeded the requirements of the initial 24-month "base effort" phase of the contract. The solution’s heat flux was more than double the contract’s requirements, and thermal resistance was 10 percent lower than what was originally proposed. The requirements included a power/heat input capability of one kilowatt, a volume of four inches by four inches by four inches, a mass of 800 grams or less, thermal resistance less than 0.05 degrees C/Watt and electrical power consumption of 33 Watts or less. In the current Option Phase, which runs from Oct. 1, 2010 through Jan. 1, 2012, Thermacore will commercialize and re-engineer the technology for more specific applications and incorporate active heat sink technology to improve thermal performance even further.

"We’re pushing physics to its limits," said Dr. Mark North, Thermacore Engineering Group Leader – Advanced Technologies. "Extrapolating existing air cooled heat sink technology means that we could get an advanced thermal solution with improved thermal performance to the marketplace quicker."

"We’re committed to incorporate active heat sink technology into the thermal solution demonstrator form factor that we developed in the Phase 1 Base Effort of the project," said Dr. Kevin Wert, Engineering Group Leader—Active Systems at Thermacore. "The demonstrator form factor, which includes integral planar fins and heat pipe technology, achieved virtually 100 percent fin efficiency. During the Option phase, the solution will be engineered for specific military applications."

The goal of the MACE program is to harness active micro-technologies for radical improvements in heat sink thermal performance to cool military electronic systems used for telecommunications, active sensing and imaging, radar and other functions. Thermacore is partnering with the University of Minnesota, Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) and the Bergquist Torrington Company on developing the technology.

Thermacore’s work on the MACE project is closely related to another project commissioned by DARPA where the company contributed to the development of a new cooling system for military and automotive electronics applications. Specifically, the newly developed advanced cooling system can handle roughly 10 times the heat generated by conventional computer chips. The technology developed in the MACE program will allow that heat to move more efficiently into the airstream.

 Thermacore’s k Technology Division involvement began during the design phase as NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sought the most efficient and maintenance-free methods to dissipate heat from the M3’s powerful and extremely sensitive electronics. These electronics enable the instrument to identify lunar minerals from orbit 100 km above the moon’s surface. The k Technology Division helped JPL engineers develop thermal specifications for optimum rejection of high heat loads from the M3, and also worked with JPL to design a system that would work without the need for maintenance or adjustments.

 Thermacore’s solution involved six radiator panels, featuring their patented k-Core advanced high conduction composites, to reject excess heat out into space. Thermal straps, also fabricated by Thermacore’s k Technology Division, were used as heat spreaders within the instrument. In addition, Thermacore’s k Technology Division tested the completed components to ensure compliance with performance objectives.

 “We are proud to have contributed to this historic space exploration milestone,” said Jerome Toth, Thermacore President and CEO. “The M3 thermal solution is a real tribute to our advanced technological capabilities and engineering expertise, which allows us to meet the most rigorous specifications in the unique environment of outer space.”

 The M3 was the key component in Chandrayaan-1, India’s first deep-space mission, launched on Oct. 22, 2008. In October 2009, the M3 made history by detecting absorbed water on moon. This discovery suggests to scientists that there is much more water on the moon than previously believed.

Focusing on solutions for many of the same industrial, aerospace, and military applications as Thermacore, PMT specializes in and has earned a reputation for expertise in complex material joining, refractory metal alloy development and characterization, mechanical testing to 2000°C (3,600°F) and above, and most recently, cryomilling of aluminum to achieve dramatically higher material strengths.

Among the capabilities that PMT will add to Thermacore’s existing strengths is vacuum brazing of complex aluminum cold plates and heat exchangers used in electronic systems. Specifically, the key elements of PMT’s vacuum brazing capabilities include a number of vacuum braze furnaces for applications with temperatures ranging from 600°C to 1900°C+ (1100°F to 3300°F+) , complex joint design and assembly, helium leak testing and post braze heat treatment.

PMT’s experience with refractory metal alloys will help Thermacore’s engineers apply thermal management solutions in high temperature applications. PMT’s experience in high temperature metal alloys, and ultra high vacuum environments began with the successful Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application (NERVA) space reactor. The NERVA project's purpose was to move men and material from earth orbit to the outer planets. From this effort came a focus on the invention and characterization of refractory metal alloys and their use in space and on earth.

In addition, PMT offers the engineering expertise to apply high and ultra-high vacuum technology to material processing and testing. More recently, PMT’s material processing experience has enabled them to participate in an innovative Department of Defense project that strengthens an aluminum composite alloy fivefold.

“We are happy to announce this acquisition, which strengthens our position as the global supplier of advanced thermal solutions. Specifically, with PMT, Thermacore will be able to more effectively bring to our customers advanced material joining technology such as vacuum brazing capabilities. In addition, PMT’s expertise in advanced materials development and testing will extend the capabilities we can offer our customers in the thermal management solution space and beyond,” said Jerome Toth, Thermacore President and CEO. “PMT also offers an excellent track record of experience and innovation, which aligns with our main business objectives.”

In addition to metalworking, materials joining and cryomilling, PMT offers a wide range of processing and diagnostic services including hydrogen and vacuum heat treating, metallography and scanning electron microscopy.

“We are looking forward to supporting Thermacore as they continue to provide efficient, high performance thermal management solutions to their customers,” said Joseph Giglio, PMT’s senior vice president and general manager. “This union will allow us to reach customers on a global scale, and add our industry expertise to an already robust solution set.”

PMT‘s existing customer base includes energy and metals production, electronics manufacture, military vehicle manufacture, space propulsion and other specialized testing.

Thermacore.com Highlights
The new Thermacore site is user-friendly, and offers increased functionality. Highlights include:

• A broader range of information on technologies and products, including Thermacore’s engineering, design, prototyping, manufacturing and consulting capabilities
• Educational/informational pages detailing how thermal solutions perform in various applications, helping users select the right thermal technology, obtaining answers to frequently asked questions, and more
• Access to the expanded capabilities, including the patented k-Core® encapsulated graphite system, provided by Thermacore’s latest acquisition, k Technology
• The Design Center where visitors can log in and access technical papers, datasheets, and predictive analysis tools to assist designers in evaluating the potential of new thermal approaches and refining their custom thermal solutions
• To complement the Design Center thermal solution predictive analysis tools for heat pipes, k-Core® and enclosure cooling heat exchangers, Thermacore is introducing the first public, online Vapor Chamber calculator to evaluate the heat spreading improvement offered by the vapor chamber over other traditional heat sink technologies.
• A wealth of supporting documentation for thermal technology, including technical papers, specification sheets and design documents
• RSS feeds to help visitors keep up to date with developments in thermal technology and in the marketplace

“We are dedicated to our customers, and strive to provide them with a wide range of critical information on thermal management technologies and applications,” said Jerome Toth, Thermacore President and CEO. “Our new Web site incorporates features to help keep people current on a variety of thermal solutions – from heat exchanger applications to custom heat pipes – so they can access the information they need quickly and efficiently. This reflects our commitment to advancing thermal technology and helping our customers apply this technology in a wider range of applications.”

The new Web site coincides with a historic milestone reached by Thermacore in 2010, the company’s 40th anniversary. Thermacore was formed in 1970 for the purpose of transforming heat pipe technology from a laboratory curiosity into a marketable product by using heat pipes to dramatically improve the performance of standard thermal devices. Today, in the 21st century, Thermacore continues to pave the way in the industry, and this leadership position is reinforced with the advent of their new, updated Web presence.

Media Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com
 

Related Links:
Thermacore Home Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/default.aspx
Design Center:
http://www.thermacore.com/design-center-registration.aspx
k-Core:
http://www.thermacore.com/products/advanced-solid-conduction.aspx
RSS Feeds:
http://www.thermacore.com/news/Articles.aspx
Thermacore Home Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/default.aspx
Milestone Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/about/history.aspx
Military Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/industries/military.aspx
Aerospace Electronics Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/industries/aerospace-avionics.aspx
Medical Equipment Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/industries/medical-test-equipment.aspx
Power Electronics Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/applications/power-electronics-cooling.aspx
Computer Microprocessors Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/industries/computers-data-centers.aspx
Communications Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/industries/communications.aspx
Sintered Powder Wick Technology Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/thermal-basics/heat-pipe-technology.aspx
Vapor Chamber Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/products/vapor-chamber-assembly-heat-spreaders.aspx
Pumped Liquid Cooling Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/products/liquid-cooling-systems.aspx
Thermacore Europe Home Page:
http://www.thermacore-europe.com/
k Technology Page:
http://www.thermacore.com/products/advanced-solid-conduction.aspx

As the world’s largest collaborative nanotechnology project, NanoHex aims to combat heat build-up in high tech industries with an innovative new coolant that would be up to 40% more efficient than traditional coolants. Thermacore Europe Ltd., based in Northumberland U.K., leads the project and is working in close conjunction with 11 thermal engineering specialists in Europe and Israel.

The nano-particle based cooling systems developed by NanoHex are designed to provide improved thermal management for manufacturing equipment, power generation, rail transportation, computers and data centers, where trends toward greater power and smaller size make cooling a growing challenge. The potential of a nanofluid coolant could also be developed for applications such as medical equipment, radar electronics, aerospace, process industry, consumer electronics and more.

“It’s an exciting time for all of us at Thermacore Europe, because we’re applying our capabilities in a way that could revolutionize cooling systems for 21st century technology,” said Jerome Toth, Thermacore President and CEO. “We are proud to be a part of the consortium and believe that the new coolant will help to enable us to keep pace with today’s accelerating technologies and trends, which require more sophisticated heat transfer systems.”

In addition to optimized cooling and better overall performance, nanocoolants can also benefit users and designers by reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, reducing energy usage, and even recycling heat instead of merely rejecting it, thanks to advanced design possibilities.

The three-year NanoHex project began September 1, 2009, with initial grant funding of 6.1million euro ($8.4M) from the European Commission’s Framework 7 Program. The goal of the project is to scale up nanofluid production to mass-produced, market-ready volumes of product. The project seeks to combine significant technological benefit and commercial viability with eco-friendliness to produce a nanofluid that can be manufactured, applied and recycled for use in a diverse range of applications.

In the late 1980's and early 1990's, Thermacore led the charge in commercializing heat pipe technology for cooling computer microprocessors. The turning point came when Thermacore's sintered powder wick technology became the accepted thermal management solution for a new generation of faster, more powerful processors in the mid-1990s, opening up a wealth of applications and making this technology a de facto standard. Because of that development, virtually every heat pipe with a sintered powder metal wick manufactured in the world today can trace its heritage back to early research and product development performed by Thermacore. They continue to hold that leadership position, moving advanced technology to commercialization with the application of vapor chamber heat pipes to commercial and military platforms, the implementation of pumped liquid cooling for computers and the integration of advanced materials to compliment heat pipe heat sinks, taking these technologies to the next level of integration.

"We're proud to celebrate 40 years as a leader and innovator of thermal management technologies," said Jerome Toth, Thermacore President and CEO. "It's a tribute to the dedication and the engineering excellence of Thermacore employees, and is symbolic of the experience and knowledge that we can offer our customers."

Key Developments

In the course of its 40 year history, Thermacore has benefited from talented and dedicated individuals whose capabilities have made scientific advances possible. Thermacore scientists and engineers have refined and developed many of the world's leading thermal management technologies. The Thermacore team has over 100 patents to its credit and has authored hundreds of technical papers on the subject of thermal management. Several key accomplishments over the company's history include the development of a patented planar heat pipe, or vapor chamber, which offers engineers the ability to have a highly efficient heat spreader that can incorporate "through holes" for design flexibility in attachment to the heat source. Other developments include the commercialization of a maintenance-free pumped single phase liquid cooling system for electronics cooling, and the development and commercialization of high temperature (>600°C) heat pipes for various applications such as semiconductor crystal growth, hypersonic aircraft , thermal storage, and concentrated solar power. Another notable accomplishment occurred when Thermacore expanded its offering of aerospace thermal control products. With over 20 years of Constant Conductance Heat Pipe (CCHP) flight heritage, Thermacore expanded its aerospace product offering by transferring a specialized technology called a "loop heat pipe" to the United States from a Russian entity in the early 1990's, which culminated in a Loop Heat Pipe Flight Experiment aboard the space shuttle Columbia on STS-87.  

The Thermacore organization itself has also evolved and grown over the years. Thermacore Europe was established in 1998 with the acquisition of Isoterix Limited, a thermal management solutions provider in the United Kingdom. This acquisition further broadened Thermacore's global reach. Most recently, in August 2009, Thermacore completed the acquisition of k Technology Corporation in an effort to expand its thermal solution offerings with encapsulated Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite (APG) solid conduction heat spreading technology.

Top Ten Highlights

1. Acquired k Technology Corporation (2009)
2. Acquired Isoterix Limited, establishing Thermacore Europe (1998)
3. Managed the commercialization of sintered powder metal heat pipes for computer central processing unit (CPU) cooling, which is the world standard for computer microprocessor cooling (1990's)
4. Accepted Micro-technologies for Air-Cooled Exchangers (MACE) award from DARPA to develop the next generation of air-cooled heat exchanger for cooling military electronic equipment (2008)
5. Lead the commercialization of vapor chamber technology - planar heat pipe (1996)
6. Received AS9100 certification (April 2009)
7. Became the first U.S. company to license loop heat pipe technology (design, develop and manufacture) from a Russian entity for satellite thermal control (1992)
8. Thermacore's management team purchased the business from Modine Manufacturing Corporation, leading Thermacore back to independence from being a wholly-owned subsidiary (May 2008)
9. Developed pumped, single-phase liquid cooling system for electronics cooling (2003)
10. Awarded Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Technology Company of the Year for its ability to transition a technology to product (October 1996)

Thermacore continues to innovate, and to coincide with their 40 year milestone, Thermacore released a completely revised and updated Web site to align more closely with the company's continuous technological advancements.

• Loop heat pipe technology, ideal for spreading heat over long distances or in zero-gravity applications for satellite thermal control. The same technology is also used for cooling electro-optics systems in military aircraft.
• Heat pipe-based cold plates for high-power radar systems and sensor electronics such as transmit-receive modules.
• Ruggedized heat exchangers for cooling electronic device enclosures in harsh environmental conditions.
• Advanced heat spreaders with higher conductivity and less mass, designed for aircraft and satellites from Thermacore’s newly acquired k Technology company. The patented k-Core^® system for heat spreaders uses encapsulated graphite to provide solid conduction vs. fluid-based heat pipe or loop heat pipe technology.
• Axially grooved low-temperature heat pipes designed for low temperatures encountered by satellites in space.
• Vapor chambers for cooling IGBT power electronic components.

Product and engineering experts will be available to discuss thermal management technology and applications.

MILCOM 2009 Booth #250

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 4 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster and Langhorne, Pennsylvania; Ronkonkoma, NY) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). All U.S. facilities are AS9100 Rev B., ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified, with the Ashington facility certified to the ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 standards. For information about Thermacore, visit www.thermacore.com.

Media Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

Among its primary thermal solutions, k Technology developed the patented k-Core^® system, which uses encapsulated graphite to help alleviate heat in power electronics. The k-Core system is highly conductive thermally and offers advantages such as low mass and the ability to tailor coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) for direct bonding to electronic devices.

k Technology’s products are used in aerospace satellites and military aircraft such as the F-35, F-22, and F-16 fighter planes. The company’s thermal solutions complement Thermacore’s product offering, which has nearly 40 years of experience designing, developing, and manufacturing its own custom thermal solutions based on heat pipe or passive two-phase heat transfer technology.

With the acquisition, k Technology becomes an independent division within Thermacore’s corporate structure.

Jerome E. Toth, Thermacore president and chief executive officer said the acquisition strengthens Thermacore’s position as a global supplier of advanced thermal solutions.

“The combination of expertise from Thermacore and k Technology immediately provides our customers with a broader scope of thermal solutions from one company,” he said. “As we continue to integrate our respective technology and thermal solutions application experience, Thermacore will be able to offer customers even more innovation to address all of their thermal management challenges,” Toth added.

“Thermacore’s industry experience, manufacturing ability and global reach will strongly enhance our success and growth,” added Adam Rosen, chief executive officer of k Technology. “This is an ideal match. Thermacore is recognized as a global leader in custom, high-performance thermal solutions. By adding k Technology’s capabilities in advanced conduction heat transfer we’ve combined our know-how and expanded our ability to serve a wider range of customer applications and industries. We want our customers to think of Thermacore and k Technology to address any and all of their thermal management challenges,” said Rosen.

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 2 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). Both facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with AS 9100 certification in the Lancaster facility. For information about Thermacore, visit www.thermacore.com.

About k Technology Corporation
k Technology Corporation (kTC) designs and manufactures custom thermal management products for cooling high power density electronic packaging and other applications requiring high performance heat transfer in the Military/Aerospace, Transportation, and Industrial markets. kTC’s products include thermal cores, spreaders, straps, and protoflight components, many of which utilize kTC’s patented high thermal conductivity k-Core^® material. kTC is certified through Underwriters Laboratory (UL) to the ISO9001:2000 and AS9100 standards. kTC has two facilities in Ronkonkoma, New York (Long Island) and Langhorne, Pennsylvania. For more information about k-Technology Corporation, visit www.k-Technology.com.

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 2 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). Both facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with AS 9100 certification in the Lancaster facility. For information about Thermacore, visit
www.thermacore.com.

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 2 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). Both facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with AS 9100 certification in the Lancaster facility. For information about Thermacore, visit www.thermacore.com.

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 2 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). Both facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with AS 9100 certification in the Lancaster facility. For information about Thermacore, visit www.thermacore.com.

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

About Thermacore, Inc.
Founded in 1970, Thermacore specializes in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of highly engineered thermal management systems and components for a variety of OEM applications across a diversified set of global markets that includes Military/Aerospace, Computer, Communication, Energy Conversion, Medical, Transportation, Test Equipment, and Automotive. With over 39 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of passive two-phase systems, Thermacore brings unparalleled engineering design expertise and thermal solution performance, quality, and reliability to these markets. Thermacore employs more than 175 employees at 2 facilities located in the United States (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) and the United Kingdom (Ashington, Northumberland). Both facilities are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, with AS 9100 certification in the Lancaster facility. For information about Thermacore, visit www.thermacore.com.

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com

Contact:
Gregg J. Baldassarre
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
E-mail: g.j.baldassarre@thermacore.com