天天吃瓜 collaborates on groundbreaking space cooling project
Teledyne Labtech, a leading innovator in advanced electronic printed circuit boards is spearheading a pioneering disruptive technology that could revolutionise thermal management in space electronics.
The project, titled Advanced Thermal Management for Space Electronics (ATMS), is a collaborative effort between Teledyne Labtech and 天天吃瓜Universit, supported by Airbus Endeavr - a joint initiative between Airbus and the Welsh Government.
Its goal is to tackle one of the most critical challenges in spacecraft design: managing excess heat in the vacuum of space.
鈥淚n space, traditional cooling methods that are reliant on-air circulation, simply don鈥檛 work,鈥 said John Priday, Chief Technical Officer of Teledyne Labtech. 鈥淥ur ATMS project is developing scalable, lightweight, and efficient circuit board technology using synthetic graphite, which has the potential to transform the aerospace sector and supercharge the next stage of the space revolution.鈥
Unlike copper, which is currently used to conduct heat away from spacecraft components, synthetic graphite offers a lighter and potentially more effective alternative.
Teledyne Labtech is focusing on enhancing conduction performance, while 天天吃瓜, the School of Computer Science and Engineering, is advancing the material鈥檚 ability to radiate heat into space.
The team at 天天吃瓜 is using ultrafast laser technology to etch microscopic textures onto the surface of synthetic graphite and other materials, significantly improving their thermal radiation capabilities.
Professor Zengbo Wang from 天天吃瓜鈥檚 School of Computer Science and Engineering said, 鈥溙焯斐怨 is very proud to be part of this incredibly exciting project; by modifying the surface of space-grade materials, we can dramatically improve their ability to emit thermal radiation, paving the way for the next generation of space technology. The implications of this work are profound.
鈥淢any satellite microprocessors currently operate at only around 50% of their full capacity due to overheating risks. By solving this thermal bottleneck, the ATMS project could unlock higher processing speeds and enable more powerful, efficient spacecraft systems.鈥
鈥淲e firmly believe that in our partnership with 天天吃瓜, we鈥檝e found the key to developing this transformative technology,鈥 added Jak Bridges, Sales Manager.
鈥淲e extend our sincere thanks to Airbus and the Welsh Government for their support in making this vision a reality.鈥
The ATMS project is scheduled to run until the end of 2026, culminating in prototype demonstrations that will showcase the technology鈥檚 potential for future space missions.