22 Apr 2024

Phononic, a global pioneer in sustainable solid-state cooling announced the launch of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Thailand as its APAC headquarters.

The Thailand office will coordinate sales support and supply chain partnerships already active in the region. 

thermoelectric device 

In 2020, Phononic announced a first-of-its-kind thermoelectric device manufacturing partnership with Fabrinet and has engaged Forth-EMS, its contract manufacturer of integrated thermoelectric products and electrical systems. 

Combined with a consolidated supply chain, Phononic can scale the availability of devices, fully integrated solutions, and disruptive products to its partners and licensees that leverage its R&D and engineering design HQ in RTP, NC. 

Active Cooling Solutions

Phononic’s Active Cooling Solutions™ includes a combination of thermoelectric devices fully integrated thermal subsystems and electronic control algorithms that bring disruptive products to life.

APAC HQ provides the company and its partners turn-key access to supply chain partners

Phononic has more than 20M thermoelectric devices providing mission-critical cooling of optical transceivers in AI-driven data centers and LiDAR-assisted vehicles; successfully launched a comprehensive omnichannel grocery cold chain solution with connected services; and in 2023 announced a first-of-its-kind HVAC licensing agreement with Halton culminating in the debut of an 8500 m2 commercial building in Paris. This APAC HQ provides the company and its partners turn-key access to supply chain partners and a hub for sales and marketing support. 

Help in scaling businesses

As a provider of precision manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers of complex optical, electro-mechanical, and electronic products, Fabrinet is delighted to continue supporting Phononic as they expand,” said Dr. Harpal Gill, President & COO of Fabrinet.

For over two decades, Fabrinet has maintained significant manufacturing operations in Thailand and we are excited to empower our customers to scale their businesses globally by leveraging our world-class capabilities.”   

Sustainable, innovative cooling designs

Pichai Duangtaweesub, CEO of Forth-EMS said “We are excited about our partnership with Phononic and being part of bringing sustainable, innovative cooling designs and solutions to market."

"Forth has 30 years of manufacturing expertise in quality electronics products that have been deployed around the world. This togetherness fits perfectly into our vision of empowering partners to realize a smart and sustainable future through next-generation electronics products.”  

solid-state solutions

Driving Phononic Thailand, Jelle Struiksma, SVP & Managing Director, added “Phononic is providing solid-state solutions at a global scale requiring accelerated lead times at competitive pricing and best-in-class quality and reliability, the partnerships formed with Forth, Fabrinet, and others help lay a strong foundation for scale."

"We are excited to leverage our IP and our unique cooling solutions to create a better, more sustainable future.”