The world's leading materials science company Dow (NYSE: Dow) teamed up with carbon nanotube (CNT) technology leader Carbice to showcase the latest achievements of their strategic partnership - innovative thermal interface materials (TIM) products for the transportation, industrial, consumer electronics, and semiconductor industries - to the Chinese market for the first time during the 2025 Munich Shanghai Electronic Production Equipment Exhibition (productronica China).
This collaboration combines Dow's experience in the field of organosilicon with Carbice's patented carbon nanotube technology, providing reliable innovative solutions for smart travel and electronic applications to meet the growing demand in the thermal interface market. The cooperation was officially announced at the North American Battery Show in October 2024 and will make its debut in the Chinese market at the Tokyo Motor Show in January 2025. This strategic partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter in China's business layout.
Excessive heat poses a threat to electronic products, so it is crucial to choose appropriate thermal interface materials during the design process, "said Jeroen Bello, Global Marketing Director of Dow Consumer Solutions Automotive Division. The cooperation with Carbice enables us to provide customers with better thermal management solutions by combining liquid silicone and solid gaskets, which is a highly promising collaboration in the industry. Both parties look forward to bringing new performance and setting higher reliability standards to the field of electronic applications. At the same time, this strategic cooperation also demonstrates Dow Mobility Science ™ The promise of driving future mobility through cutting-edge materials science. With Dow's profound application experience, professional knowledge in materials science, and in-depth cooperation with industry leaders such as Carbice, we are committed to improving the performance and reliability of electric vehicles
Organic silicon and carbon nanotubes each have their own advantages in thermal management, and combining the two can achieve better performance. Dow's silicone products have good wetting properties and support precise dispensing processes. Combined with the multifunctionality and durability of Carbice carbon nanotubes, the interface contact formed can reduce various stress transmission modes and improve the reliability of operation in different environments. By utilizing Carbice's carbon nanotube technology and combining it with Dow's materials science expertise, customers can use customized thermal management materials with the thinnest possible bonding lines to reduce interface stress according to their application needs.