Orient Precision Industries TIM Business Targets EV Thermal Management

Orient Precision Industries Enters EV Thermal Management Materials

According to multiple South Korea media reports on August 24, automotive parts manufacturer Orient Precision Industries is entering the thermal interface materials (TIM) business to support thermal management for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and power electronics components. The company plans to leverage production capabilities, quality management systems, and mass-production expertise developed through its existing automotive parts operations. This strategy is intended to establish a business structure capable of supplying both electrification components and thermal management materials as demand grows for technologies that manage heat generated by EV batteries and power electronics.

EV Urethane Adhesive Nears Final Development Stage

The company’s EV urethane adhesive is in the final stage of development, combining bonding and heat dissipation functions within a single material. Orient Precision Industries plans to move the product toward mass production after customer testing and performance validation are completed. By combining adhesive functionality with thermal management, the product is being developed for applications where secure component bonding and effective heat dissipation are both required. The approach reflects the company’s broader plan to use its established automotive manufacturing capabilities while expanding into materials designed specifically for electrified vehicle systems and their thermal management requirements.

MgO Gap Filler Development Supports TIM Portfolio Expansion

Orient Precision Industries is also developing a next-generation gap filler based on magnesium oxide (MgO), with development focused on optimizing particle size, particle shape, and mixing ratios. The company is targeting improvements in thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and lightweight properties through this formulation work. The material development is part of a broader effort to gradually expand its TIM product portfolio and customer base rather than relying on a single product. The company ultimately aims to develop the thermal management materials business into a new growth driver, complementing its existing automotive parts activities and strengthening its position in the expanding electrification component supply chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orient Precision Industries developing for EV thermal management?
Orient Precision Industries is developing thermal interface materials for electric vehicle batteries and power electronics, including an EV urethane adhesive and a next-generation magnesium oxide-based gap filler. The urethane adhesive is designed to provide both bonding and heat dissipation functions and is nearing the final development stage. The company plans to pursue mass production after customer testing and performance validation. Its MgO gap filler development focuses on optimizing particle size, shape, and mixing ratios to improve thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and lightweight properties while expanding its future TIM product portfolio.