The Laser Thermal Blog

The latest insights in thermal property measurements, semiconductor testing, and its value for manufacturing companies
Laser Thermal Launches ‘TOPS’ – The Future of Thermal Conductivity Testing

TOPS revolutionizes thermal conductivity testing for solids, liquids, pastes, gels, and foams. Charlottesville, VA, March 10, 2025 Today, Laser Thermal, a leader in optical thermal measurements, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new product, TOPS. This innovative instrument transforms how engineers and scientists measure thermal conductivity. The TOPS (Thermo-Optical Plane Source) system...

Laser Thermal Partners with Louisiana Tech University to Advance Semiconductor Research

Laser Thermal is pleased to announce that we have recently secured a contract with Louisiana Tech University to enhance its semiconductor research capabilities. This partnership will bring cutting-edge technology to the University’s Institute for Micromanufacturing (IfM) with the installation of the SSTR-F tool, a state-of-the-art steady-state thermoreflectance in fiber tool. This new equipment will be...

Laser Thermal Receives DARPA Phase II Award to Enhance Thermal Metrology

In exciting news for the field of thermal measurement, Laser Thermal has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This award supports DARPA’s project, “Advancing Thermo-Optical Metrology for Integrated Circuits” (ATOMIC), and promises to push the boundaries of nano-scale thermal property...

Laser Thermal Teams Up with NIST: Advancing Semiconductor Research with Cutting-Edge Thermal Measurement Tool

In a significant boost for semiconductor research and development, Laser Thermal has announced a new collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Charlottesville-based company has been awarded a contract to supply NIST with its groundbreaking thermal conductivity testing instrument, the Steady State Thermoreflectance in Fiber (SSTR-F). This partnership is set to...

Empowering Microscale Thermal Analysis

Laser Thermal’s SSTR-F elevates the University of Maryland’s NEIT lab and beyond Laser Thermal has made significant strides in the thermal measurement field by using optical technologies to simplify and shorten the measurement process. This innovation is crucial for industries where thermal management is a significant challenge. A company’s ability to perform thermal measurements at...

Laser Thermal Introduces Edge Scientific as its Sales Agent for Thermal Metrology Instruments and Contract Testing Services in Canada

Since 2005, Edge Scientific has specialized in representing the world’s most respected manufacturers of nanotechnology solutions. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March 27, 2024 – Laser Thermal, a leading provider of advanced thermal property measurement tools, is pleased to announce the signing of Edge Scientific as its exclusive representative for sales of the company’s SSTR-F thermal conductivity and...

Laser Thermal Awarded DoD OSD Basic Research Office Phase I STTR Contract

Under the STTR contract award, the program will develop technology for advanced metrology of high thermal conductivity materials and interfaces. Charlottesville, VA, March 3, 2024 – Laser Thermal, a leading metrology tool and service provider of small-scale thermal property measurements, today announced it has been awarded a Department of Defense Phase I STTR contract. The...

Laser Thermal Powers Ahead

Virginia Startup’s $2.9 Million Expansion Sparks Innovation and Job Growth – Read more In a significant boost to the technological landscape of Virginia, Laser Thermal, a nanotechnology company born out of the University of Virginia, has embarked on an exciting expansion in the City of Charlottesville. Governor Glenn Youngkin recently unveiled the company’s plans to...

Laser Thermal Partners with Angstrom Scientific, Inc. for Sales Representation of Thermal Conductivity Instruments and Contract Testing Services

Laser Thermal Partners with Angstrom Scientific, Inc. for Sales Representation of Thermal Conductivity Instruments and Contract Testing Services With a Proven Track Record Since 2004, Angstrom Scientific Brings Robust Expertise in Characterization Solutions to Nanotechnology Researchers CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 16, 2024 – Laser Thermal, a leading provider of advanced thermal property measurement tools, is pleased...