Thermal analysis is a branch of material science that studies how a material’s properties change with temperature. From safe medicines to durable airplanes, countless products are made possible through thermal analysis. Understanding a material’s behavior under different temperatures is crucial for the successful design, processing, end use, and recyclability of completed products.
The glass transition temperature (Tg) is a fundamental material property for defining material integrity, manufacturing conditions, and operating guidelines across applications such as polymers, electronics, and advanced materials.
From the precise application of solder pastes and adhesives to new developments in flexible electronics and additive manufacturing methods, rheology plays a key role in improving processability, product quality, and manufacturing consistency.
As the market for advanced materials continues to grow, thermal analysis becomes increasingly critical for efficient, reliable quality assurance of innovative materials.
From foldable smartphones to wearable health monitors, the electronics industry is demanding materials that are not only conductive but also flexible, durable, and thermally stable. Designers and manufacturers are challenged to optimize processing and ensure finished products can withstand operating conditions without failure – and doing so requires multiple types of thermal analysis.
Heat shrink tubing appears simple at first glance: wrap it around your wires, apply a heat gun, and voila – perfectly insulated wires every time. But these tubes are more complex than they seem.
As electronic devices grow more powerful and compact, thermal management has become a critical design challenge. Central to this challenge are Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)—specialized materials engineered to enhance heat transfer between high-power electronic components and heat-dissipating surfaces.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry is a thermal analysis technique commonly used to characterize materials across a broad array of applications including chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and more. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measures the heat flow in a material as it is heated or cooled over a specified temperature range.
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) form the backbone of virtually all electronic applications. Enhancing their performance and reliability is paramount for custom PCB projects, where smaller footprints and improved maintainability lead to enhanced functionality.
Consumer interest and sustainability goals are driving soaring demand for electric vehicles. The U.S. aims for electric vehicle sales to reach 50% of the total market by 2030, yet 99% of the raw and component materials for EV batteries are produced externally.1, 2 Sourcing foreign-made materials and batteries has already created challenges in the industry. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to market instability that caused the price of nickel, a key battery material, to skyrocket in March 2022.
Technology is rapidly advancing. Whether you upgrade old equipment or add a new technique to your bench, using cutting-edge instrumentation is sure to enhance your lab’s efficiency and results. Today’s instruments offer more reliable data and advanced features, both of which are crucial for staying at the forefront of material innovation.
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is being embraced as a versatile manufacturing technique across diverse industries. 3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and print-on-demand solutions to avoid the potential waste associated with batch runs.