by Thermal interface materials are engineered materials that are applied between the surface of two objects or devices that need to be thermally bonded together to facilitate heat transfer from one object to the other while maintaining electrical insulation between them. Thermal interface materials find wide application in maintaining optimal operating temperatures of heat-generating electronic devices such as central processing units, graphics processing units, memory modules and other components in smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktops and servers.
The global Thermal Interface Materials Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market key trends:
The increased adoption of miniaturized electronic devices that require precise thermal management to function optimally without overheating has propelled the demand for thermal interface materials in recent years. The constant pressure to develop ever smaller form factor electronic devices has increased the need for thermal interface materials that can fill microscopic gaps and provide effective thermal conduction with minimal thickness. Owing to their high thermal conductivity properties coupled with ability to fill uneven surfaces and provide electrical insulation, thermal interface materials have emerged as the material of choice for thermal management applications in miniaturized electronics. Continued innovation and development of nano-particle based and other advanced thermal interface materials catering to the stringent requirements of next-generation compact electronics will further drive the thermal interface materials market over the forecast period.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Thermal interface materials have high thermal conductivity which helps effective heat dissipation from electronic components. This prevents overheating.
Weakness: Some thermal interface materials contain hazardous chemicals like silver, which can negatively impact the environment. Thermal interface materials also have high production costs.
Opportunity: Growth of electronics industry and rising demand for miniaturized electronic devices will boost the market for thermal interface materials. Thermal solutions industry are developing eco-friendly thermal interface materials.
Threats: Strict regulations regarding usage of hazardous materials in electronics products can hamper the demand for traditional thermal interface materials. Alternative cooling technologies may replace thermal interface materials.
Key Takeaways
The Global Thermal Interface Materials Market Share is expected to witness high growth. The global Thermal Interface Materials Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030.
Asia Pacific region currently dominates the thermal interface materials market owing to growing electronics industry in countries like China, Taiwan and South Korea. Tha market in Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at over 7% CAGR during the forecast period. North America is another major regional market for thermal interface materials driven by strong demand from automotive and telecommunications sectors.
Key players operating in the thermal interface materials market are Henkel AG, The 3M Company, Indium Corporation, Parker Chomerics, Momentive Performance Materials, Laird Technologies, Dow Corning and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. These companies capture over 60% share of the overall thermal interface materials market.
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Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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