Fabric8Labs, a San Diego-based manufacturer specializing in Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing, has been selected by AEWIN Technologies to supply thermal management components for its next generation of Edge AI systems. AEWIN, a provider of high-performance network platforms and a member of the Qisda Business Group, will integrate ECAM-produced copper components into its upcoming cooling infrastructure. The partnership addresses increasing thermal challenges in high-density computing environments. Fabric8Labs’ ECAM process enables the additive manufacturing of pure copper structures with high geometric resolution. AEWIN is deploying ECAM-based 3D micro-mesh boiler plates that increase heat exchanger surface area by over 900% and provide thermal improvements greater than 1.3 °C per 100W compared to leading conventional alternatives. “Our collaboration with AEWIN represents a significant step forward toward the future of thermal management. We are thrilled to support AEWIN by enabling them to achieve their sustainability targets and meet the growing power demands of advanced AI accelerators,” said Ian Winfield, Vice President of Product & Applications at Fabric8Labs. ECAM enables high-resolution, customized designs. Photo via Fabric8Labs. AEWIN’s system-level designs are optimized for both PFAS and PFAS-free coolants, supporting various two-phase immersion cooling methodologies. According to Dr. Liu, Director of the Advanced Technical Development Division at AEWIN Technologies, “The exponential growth of data and Edge AI complexity requires the most advanced on-premises computing. Through our advanced system-level design, we are able to leverage Fabric8Labs’ ECAM technology to optimize solutions for high efficiency, power usage effectiveness, and reduced total cost of ownership.” The ECAM manufacturing platform enables the production of 3D cooling structures without requiring powder beds or laser-based processes. Fabric8Labs’ approach allows for the fabrication of complex copper geometries suitable for thermal management applications, including capillary network designs that enhance coolant flow at the boiling interface. AEWIN reports that the use of these ECAM-enabled boiler plates supports achieving Power Usage Effectivenessbelow 1.02. Founded in 2015, Fabric8Labs develops ECAM systems for electronics, medical devices, communications equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing. Its technology is designed to support dense thermal architectures in data centers and Edge AI infrastructure. The additive process is capable of producing detailed structures with reduced material waste compared to conventional subtractive or powder-based methods. AEWIN will exhibit its advanced immersion cooling platform utilizing ECAM-enabled thermal components at Computex 2025, Booth No. M0120. 3D Printed Thermal Components Expand Across Sectors Donkervoort Automobielen, a Dutch supercar manufacturer, recently partnered with Australia-based Conflux Technology to integrate 3D printed water-charge air coolersinto its P24 RS model. Using aluminum alloys and tailored fin geometries, the Conflux-designed WCAC units reduce weight from 16 kg to just 1.4 kg per cooler. By relocating the system into the engine bay and shortening the inlet tract, the new thermal architecture enhances throttle response and packaging efficiency. The additively manufactured design, inspired by Formula 1 cooling technology, was adapted for a road-legal vehicle. In another recent example, Alloy Enterprises developed a high-efficiency cold plate for NVIDIA’s H100 PCIe card, addressing power density challenges in advanced computing. The component was fabricated from 6061 aluminum using the company’s proprietary Stack Forging process. It features 180-micron microcapillaries, gyroid infill, and monolithic inlet/outlet channels—all optimized using nTop’s generative design software. With a final weight under 550 grams, the liquid cold plate delivers targeted cooling through simulation-derived internal structures. The 3D printed aluminum cold plate. Photo via nTop. Ready to discover who won the 20243D Printing Industry Awards? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to stay updated with the latest news and insights. Take the 3DPI Reader Survey — shape the future of AM reporting in under 5 minutes. Featured photo shows ECAM enables high-resolution, customized designs. Photo via Fabric8Labs. Anyer Tenorio Lara Anyer Tenorio Lara is an emerging tech journalist passionate about uncovering the latest advances in technology and innovation. With a sharp eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, Anyer has quickly made a name for himself in the tech community. Anyer's articles aim to make complex subjects accessible and engaging for a broad audience. In addition to his writing, Anyer enjoys participating in industry events and discussions, eager to learn and share knowledge in the dynamic world of technology. #aewin #selects #fabric8labs #ecam #technology

Dutch supercar manufacturer Donkervoort Automobielen has teamed up with Australian thermal technology specialist Conflux Technology to develop 3D printed water-charge air coolersfor the upcoming P24 RS model, marking a milestone in the application of Formula 1-grade additive manufacturing for road-legal vehicles. The collaboration, detailed in the latest “Living the Drive: Engineering Chapter” from Donkervoort, centers around an ultra-lightweight, compact thermal management system developed using additive manufacturing. The new liquid-to-air WCAC units weigh just 1.4 kg each, compared to the 16 kg of traditional air-to-air systems, delivering enhanced throttle response, improved packaging, and a significant reduction in engine bay volume. Conflux’ custom water-charge air coolersprovide sharper throttle response, improved packaging, and reduced weight. Image via Donkervoort Automobielen. “We challenged ourselves to find the best way to keep intake air cold, and Conflux delivered,” said Denis Donkervoort, Managing Director at Donkervoort. “We gave Conflux our exact specifications, and they delivered a solution so effective, we could even downsize it from the original prototype.” Each Conflux air cooler is custom 3D printed in aluminium alloy with tailored fin geometry, density, and dimensions to fit directly between the PTC engine’s turbochargers and throttle bodies. The units are supported by a thin-wall radiator system requiring less coolant and surface area than conventional radiators. Michael Fuller, Founder of Conflux, added: “This is Formula 1 cooling technology, scaled for the road. Collaborations like this show how additive manufacturing can deliver high-performance solutions in limited-production automotive environments.” By relocating the WCACs into the engine bay and shortening the inlet tract, the system provides faster air delivery to the combustion chamber, thereby boosting engine efficiency and driver responsiveness. Combined with Van der Lee’s billet turbochargers, this thermal innovation is a core element of Donkervoort’s evolution of its lightweight PTC engine platform. Daniel France, Conflux Business Development Lead. Image via Donkervoort Automobielen. Additive manufacturing reshapes thermal systems across high-performance sectors This announcement follows Conflux Technology’s broader push into international markets and automotive applications. In April 2025, the company launched a UK hub to support European customers and expand production of its 3D printed heat exchangers. Conflux is among a growing number of firms leveraging additive manufacturing to rethink thermal systems, recent research has shown that 3D printed condensers can outperform traditional designs, underscoring the performance benefits of AM-enabled cooling solutions. Other developments include Conflux’s partnership with Rocket Factory Augsburg to integrate 3D-printed heat exchangers into orbital rockets and its release of high-performance cartridge-style heat exchanger designed for fluid control systems in automotive and industrial environments.Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us onLinkedIn and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. At 3DPI, our mission is to deliver high-quality journalism, technical insight, and industry intelligence to professionals across the AM ecosystem. Help us shape the future of 3D printing industry news with our2025 reader survey. Featured image shows the Donkervoort P24 RS air coolers sitting in the engine bay. Photo via Donkervoort Automobielen. #donkervoort #integrates #conflux #printed #air