What is the Project?
UNLOCK A NEW THERMAL ADVANTAGE – a new class of thermal interface that delivers improved cooling for kilowatt-scale devices. Boston Materials, known for its innovative approach, validates its technology on previous-generation NVIDIA data center GPUs and test vehicles replicating Blackwell. With their cutting-edge process, Boston Materials not only creates enhanced liquid metal composites but also proliferates lightweight composites in the transportation industry and beyond to enable drastic weight reduction and GHG emission savings. The Supercomp Carbon Fiber technology is key to accomplishing this mission, using a patented process that compounds recycled carbon fiber with standard carbon fiber. This process produces a lightweight composite that delivers highly differentiated Z-axis performance, saves 30% in overall costs for end users, and consumes a surplus of under utilized recycled carbon fiber in the supply chain. The project marries improved device-level cooling with environmental responsibility – all wrapped up in a solution that feels as innovative as it sounds…
Main Benefit
The technology provides multiple key advantages, making it a game changer for various sectors. The benefits include:
- A 5 to 8°C device-level cooling improvement that boosts competitive application software performance and overall energy efficiency;
- Lower energy consumption for rack-scale integrators, reducing operational costs and improving Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE);
- Enhanced processor power and performance envelopes for thermal and silicon designers, enabling simpler server and liquid cooling designs;
- Drastic cost savings – approximately 30% overall cost reduction for end users through the use of Supercomp Carbon Fiber technology;
- Environmental benefits through the consumption of under utilized recycled carbon fiber, contributing to safer, greener operations;
- Improved cooling performance that ties in closely with the transportation industry’s need for lightweight, energy-saving solutions.
Detailed Cooling Technology
Boston Materials delivers improved cooling for kilowatt-scale devices – a breakthrough that is validated on previous-generation NVIDIA data center GPUs and test vehicles replicating Blackwell. Data center operators experience a tangible 5 to 8°C improvement in device-level cooling, which directly translates into more competitive application software performance and value. This smart improvement not only enhances energy efficiency in an industry under constant pressure to push performance limits but also ensures that each device functions within a more optimal thermal envelope. The results allow the cooling technology to integrate seamlessly into cold data center environments where robust performance and energy savings are prime objectives…
Innovative Composite Solutions
At the heart of the project lies an equally impressive approach to composite materials. In parallel with the advanced cooling technology, Boston Materials proliferates lightweight composites in the transportation industry and beyond. This strategy is designed to enable drastic weight reduction and reduce GHG emissions. By employing Supercomp Carbon Fiber technology, the project compounds recycled carbon fiber with standard carbon fiber, resulting in a composite that offers highly differentiated Z-axis performance. The approach is both cost-effective – saving roughly 30% in overall costs – and environmentally conscious, making it a pioneer in sustainable material solutions. It is a solution that provides lightweight yet strong materials for industries focused on performance and eco-efficiency.
Liquid Metal ZRT® Interface
Discover Liquid Metal ZRT® – a new class of Thermal InterfaceTM that offers a fresh perspective on thermal management. This technology combines Z-axis Carbon Fiber with Liquid Metal Composite, exclusively from Boston Materials, setting it apart in the field of thermal solutions. Leveraging the benefits of liquid metal properties, the thermal interface provides an exceptional balancing act between performance and reliability. The result is an interface technology that improves cooling characteristics by 5 to 8°C device-level, making it an ideal choice for high-performance applications. The combination of advanced materials provides a smart, robust solution that feels almost futuristic – a touch of next-generation innovation in everyday tech applications.
Project Impact
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by enhancing energy efficiency in devices and data centers.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – through the use of cutting-edge thermal and composite technologies.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – with environmentally friendly composites that use recycled carbon fiber.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by enabling significant GHG emission savings in the transportation and beyond sectors.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by driving technologies that allow for smarter, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Future Prospects and Moving Forward
Looking ahead, the project positions itself as a benchmark for both advanced cooling solutions and innovative composite materials. The enhanced cooling performance, powered by a 5 to 8°C improvement, opens doors for applications that require higher energy efficiency and robust performance. Equally, the strides made in lightweight composite technology push the envelope on sustainable material use, delivering cost savings and environmental benefits side by side. With its focused vision and clear impact on performance and sustainability, the project represents a compelling convergence of innovative engineering and responsible manufacturing. Future developments are likely to further integrate these solutions into broader market applications, increasingly blurring the lines between high-performance thermal management and sustainable material production…
