Lux Semiconductors develops and manufactures metal substrates and interposers for advanced system-in-package designs, using patented coaxial through-metal vias to improve thermal management, signal integrity, and resistance to warpage. Developed for next-generation defense electronics and now being scaled for commercial applications, its Smart Metal Substrate technology is manufactured in the United States. The company was founded by Shane McMahon and Graeme Housser, both Ph.D. engineers in nanoscale engineering.
AriecaFounded by Navid Kazem and Carmel Majidi, Arieca develops and manufactures patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer thermal interface materials for cooling semiconductors and other high-power electronics. Its LMEE formulations encapsulate liquid metal in a polymer to pair liquid-metal heat transfer with mechanical reliability, serving applications from SiC power modules to high-performance computing and AI-enabled devices. The team includes specialists in polymer science, application chemistry, hardware R&D, and manufacturing readiness.PITTSBURGH, PA
CoolCAD ElectronicsFounded in 2008 by University of Maryland researchers, CoolCAD Electronics is a university spinoff known for carrying silicon-carbide research into working semiconductor technology. The Greenbelt company began fabricating its own SiC chips in 2010 and has since earned multiple patents, published more than 100 papers as a team, and received NASA and DARPA development awards. Its work serves organizations that need electronics to function in extreme heat or harsh environments.COLLEGE PARK, MD
NovoLINCNovoLINC develops nanocomposite thermal interface materials designed to move heat away from high-power electronic chipsets and systems. Its materials achieve thermal resistance as low as 0.7 mm²K/W, remain reliable through thousands of extreme-temperature cycles, and can be tailored for different applications. The company emphasizes a scalable, IP-protected manufacturing platform for next-generation heat dissipation.PITTSBURGH, PA
Aegis Technology IncAegis Technology Inc. develops and manufactures high-technology materials, components, and systems, with capabilities spanning hermetic joining and advanced thermal-management work. The Southern California company also conducts research and engineering, including customer-specific design and small-scale manufacturing; its technologies are applied in defense, communications, transportation, energy, and aerospace.POTTSTOWN, PA