Active & Passive Cooling
Experts in Active & Passive Cooling
Optimized fin structure for maximum convection and silent cooling performance.
Extrusion, skiving, and cold forging for maximum efficiency in tight spaces.
High-quality materials combined with heat pipes for rapid heat transfer.
Durable solutions with no moving parts – ideal for industrial and medical applications.
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Working alongside your team, we optimize your production processes through close collaboration.
Our Expertise
CEV offers interdisciplinary thermal management: From analysis and simulation to mass production. We integrate heat pipes, cold plates, and complex heat sink structures into highly efficient systems—optimized for performance, space, and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Choose Between Heat Sinks, Heat Pipes, and Vapor Chambers (VCs)
The choice depends on heat density, transport distance, and available installation space. In high-performance systems, we often combine these technologies: a vapor chamber serves as the base for rapid heat spreading, while heat pipes transport heat to distant cooling fins. We also model the ratio of ΔT to cost/volume to deliver the optimal, manufacturable geometry.
Do you offer consulting on surface treatments?
Yes – depending on emissivity, corrosion protection, and electrical requirements, we recommend processes such as black anodizing, chemical conversion coatings (chem-film), nickel plating, or painting.
Can you adapt the design to fit my existing fans and enclosures?
Absolutely. We perform system-level optimization by matching the fan's P–Q curve (pressure vs. volumetric flow rate) with the enclosure's airflow resistance curve.
This holistic approach ensures that both your temperature targets (ΔT) and acoustic requirements (dBA) are met.
What types of prototypes can you provide for validation?
We offer a broad range of options: CNC-machined, extruded, skived-fin, and brazed-fin heat sinks, as well as precision-machined base plates. All prototypes can be delivered as fully assembled thermal modules, complete with detailed thermal test reports.
What are the typical lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs)?
Prototypes are typically ready in 4–10 weeks (depending on tooling requirements).
Minimum order quantities (MOQs) for series production vary significantly depending on the manufacturing process (e.g., extrusion vs. brazing) and are defined during the quotation phase (RFQ).
Do your products comply with international environmental and safety standards?
Yes. All of our thermal solutions are compliant with RoHS and REACH as standard. For plastic components or thermal interface materials (TIMs) within the module, we provide proof of UL 94 flammability ratings and additional safety certifications upon request.
What if we have strict noise management requirements?
This is achievable. By maximizing heat spreading (via Vapor Chambers) and fin efficiency, we reduce the need for high airflow rates. If active cooling is required, we tailor the design to the operating curves of low-RPM fans, ensuring optimal acoustics alongside high thermal performance.
Lead Times?
Prototypes are usually available within a few weeks (depending on the selected manufacturing process).
Series production follows tooling creation and the corresponding validation cycles. For existing catalog products, our central European warehouse can support fast delivery.
Focusing on Your Project
We find the optimal solution for you.
