The Global Market for Thermal Interface Materials 2024-2035
The effective transfer/removal of heat from a semiconductor device is crucial to ensure reliable operation and to enhance the lifetime of these components. The development of high-power and high-frequency electronic devices has greatly increased issues with excessive heat accumulation. There is therefore a significant requirement for effective thermal management materials to remove excess heat from electronic devices to ambient environment.
Thermal interface materials (TIMs) play a critical role in managing heat and ensuring optimal performance in a wide range of applications. As electronic devices become more compact and powerful, effective thermal management solutions are essential. Thermal interface materials (TIMs) offer efficient heat dissipation to maintain proper functions and lifetime for these devices. TIMs are materials that are applied between the interfaces of two components (typically a heat generating device such as microprocessors, photonic integrated circuits, etc. and a heat dissipating device e.g. heat sink) to enhance the thermal coupling between these devices. The TIM market is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for effective thermal management solutions in various end-use industries. As electronic devices continue to evolve, the development of advanced, high-performance TIMs will be critical for ensuring reliability, safety, and user satisfaction.
This market report explores the latest trends, innovations, and growth opportunities in the TIM industry, focusing on key sectors such as consumer electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, and 5G technology.
Report contents include:
Analysis of the various materials and technologies used in TIMs, including:
Advanced and multi-functional TIMs
TIM fillers (alumina, boron nitride, etc.)
Thermal greases, pastes, and gap fillers
Phase change materials (organic, inorganic, eutectic mixtures)
Metal-based TIMs (solders, liquid metals, sintered materials)
Carbon-based TIMs (CNTs, graphene, nanodiamond)
Metamaterials and self-healing TIMs
Market trends and drivers.
Market map.
Analysis of thermal interface materials (TIMs) including:
Thermal Pads/Insulators.
Thermally Conductive Adhesives.
Thermal Compounds or Greases.
Thermally Conductive Epoxy/Adhesives.
Phase Change Materials.
Metal-based TIMs.
Carbon-based TIMs.
Market analysis. Markets covered include:
Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, tablets, wearables
Electric Vehicles: Batteries, power electronics, charging stations
Data Centers: Servers, routers, switches, power supplies
ADAS Sensors: Cameras, radar, LiDAR, ECUs
5G: EMI shielding, antennas, base band units, power supplies
Global market revenues for thermal interface materials (TIMs), segmented by type and market, historical and forecast to 2035.
Profiles of 104 producers in the TIM industry. Companies profiled include 3M, Arieca, BNNT, Carbice Corporation, CondAlign, Fujipoly, Henkel, Indium Corporation, KULR Technology Group, Inc., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd, and SHT Smart High-Tech AB.