Boyd Thermal

Boyd Thermal, now a part of Eaton, has a long history of developing, designing, testing, optimizing, and fabricating reliable high-performance thermal management solutions across all industries. Through consistent innovation in engineering and manufacturing, Boyd Thermal provides optimized, cost-efficient cooling solutions and systems utilizing the largest range of traditional and advanced cooling technologies.

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Boyd Thermal’s solutions enable our customers to:

Increase Performance & Functionality

Cooler devices can perform faster, meaning product designers can increase computational processing speed or electronic switching speed to decrease battery charge times or energy conversion.

Reduce Product Size or Create More Design Space

Decrease the weight and volume of a thermal solution for the same device output, leaving room for more functionality or a smaller product.

Extend Product Lifetimes, Improve Reliability, & Product Safety

Excessive heat can wear out materials, including silicon chip processors and lithium ion (Li-Ion) batteries, so keeping your product cool will keep it running longer and safer.

What is Thermal Management?

Thermal Management is the process of controlling the heat generated by products typically by cooling them with liquid systems, two-phase assemblies, air cooling, or conduction solutions. In most cases, thermal solutions remove heat from sources and dissipate that energy into ambient air.

Why are Thermal Management Solutions Critical to Modern Industry?

Nearly every industry and product employ high power devices or electronics and as devices get smarter and more connected, they use more power in smaller volumes. This trend concentrates heat and is a limiting factor to faster processing, higher battery capacity.

Why Choose Boyd Thermal for Your Thermal Management Partner?

Boyd Thermal's expertise with a broad range of technologies enables us select the best-fit thermal solution to your application requirements. These solutions extend from traditional and advanced air cooling and liquid cooling systems and heat exchangers, to more advanced conduction cooling and two phase heat transfer.

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Thermal Management Solutions

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Liquid Cooling

Apply the high heat capacity of liquid cooling in liquid systems, chillers, coolant distribution units (CDUs), cold plates, and heat exchangers.

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Two Phase Cooling

Spread, transport, and dissipate high heat loads reliably with two-phase vapor chambers, thermosiphon systems, and heat pipe assemblies.

Extreme Air Cooling

Cool your products and systems with cost-effective zipper fin assemblies, extruded heat sinks, or axial fans.

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Conduction Cooling

Spread high density heat loads with graphite heat spreaders, encapsulated graphite chassis and enclosures, and thermal interface material.

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Sockets

Semiconductor burn-in and test sockets are essential to test and validate all types of integrated circuits

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Distribution Partners

Find hundreds of our standard components and thermal solutions for purchase at our Authorized Distributors.

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Software

Boyd Thermal developed software tools for streamlined and more accurate computational design of complex systems. Since heat pipes, vapor chambers, heat exchangers, and liquid systems are critical cooling solutions, our thermal software solutions allow our engineers to apply them more accurately and have greater confidence in their performance.

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Metal Fabrication

Boyd Thermal’s broad range of metal additive manufacturing, welding, machining, die casting, brazing, stamping, and finishing enable us to create robust and innovative solutions for structural and thermal management applications.

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Tool Room Services

Proper procurement, care, and preservation of your tools is an integral part of improving process performance using fixtures, jigs, and sophisticated robotic automation. Boyd Thermal’s dedicated tool procurement team specializes in local and global procurement and implementing preventative maintenance schedules.

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Thermal Assemblies

Leverage the breadth of Boyd Thermal’s technologies into a single thermal management solution. Boyd Thermal is equipped to manufacture complete liquid systems utilizing liquid cold plates, heat exchangers, tubing, pumps, quick disconnects, and control systems for your high performance cooling requirements. Or utilize ambient air to its’ fullest potential with thermal fans and blowers combined with heat exchangers, thermosiphons, or enhanced heat sinks with heat pipes and vapor chambers.

Metal Fabrication Prototyping Processes

  • CNC machining
  • Dip brazing
  • Friction stir welding
  • Internal component machining
  • Internal heat pipe fabrication & testing (groove, screen mesh and sintered powder)
  • Metal casting
  • Metal coating
  • Post-processing & finishing
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Vacuum brazing
  • Welding (TIG, MIG, plasma, inert gas, braze), including aerospace qualified weld capability
  • Soldering and brazing (torch, vacuum, controlled atmosphere)
  • Wire EDM (electrical discharge machining)

Liquid Cooling System Service FAQs

I purchased a Boyd Thermal liquid cooling system and need help, does Boyd Thermal offer cooling system service?

Boyd Thermal’s liquid cooling systems feature high quality components made from precision manufacturing and assembly operations. Yet even with the best quality control and preventive care, devices can break and components wear down over time. Boyd Thermal’s liquid cooling service team features field service engineers and technicians with decades of experience, regionally available across three continents. Submit a liquid system service request.

Does Boyd Thermal offer a liquid cooling system service hotline?

Yes. Boyd Thermal’s follow the sun emergency hotline support is staffed by experienced liquid cooling system subject matter experts including global field service technicians, field service engineers, and service managers. Reach Boyd Thermal’s liquid cooling system service hotline at +1 (561)925-9911. Please note that hotline service is currently offered in English.

What cooling products does Boyd Thermal’s liquid system service team serve?

Boyd Thermal’s liquid system service team regularly services coolant distribution units (CDUs), chillers, and thermal control units (TCUs).

Can Boyd Thermal help me commission my CDU or chiller?

Absolutely. Whether you’ve purchased an in-rack, in-row, liquid-to-liquid or liquid-to-air CDU or one of our high performance chillers, Boyd Thermal’s liquid system service team can provide a variety of commissioning services and support.

Can Boyd Thermal help me calibrate my TCU?

Yes. Boyd Thermal’s service team is happy to help you calibrate your TCU. Request TCU calibration services.

I need a preventive maintenance service agreement, can Boyd Thermal support?

Boyd Thermal is happy to partner with customers who need preventive maintenance to maximize cooling system uptime. Boyd Thermal’s liquid system service team offers a variety of preventive maintenance services to suit different needs. Request preventive maintenance services.

My CDU, chiller, or TCU stopped working, who can I contact at Boyd Thermal for emergency break-fix service?

When you need emergency assistance fast, we’re here to help. Boyd Thermal’s liquid system emergency break-fix services are tailored to provide customers with different responsiveness needs. Choose from a variety of emergency break-fix options that guarantee Boyd Thermal service technicians are onsite within specified time frames. Don’t have an emergency break-fix service agreement with Boyd Thermal? Don’t worry. We’ll still get to you fast to help you get back up running and minimize downtime. Request emergency break-fix support.

Can I buy spare parts for my Boyd Thermal liquid cooling system?

Every liquid cooling system Boyd Thermal sells comes with a recommended spare parts list. We encourage you to keep critical spares in local inventory to support preventive maintenance and emergency fixes. Don’t know what critical spares you need to order? Don’t worry, we’re hear to help guide you. Request liquid cooling system spares.

Do you offer CDU service, chiller service, and TCU service in my area?

Boyd Thermal maintains a liquid system service coverage network that spans North America, Europe and Asia Pacific for fast and reliable in-region service. Our service network includes highly qualified, trained, and experienced field service technicians.

For customers who need service beyond our coverage network, don’t worry, we’ll travel to you where you need us.

Thermal Management Technologies FAQs

What is thermal management?

Thermal management controls heat in various systems to ensure performance and reliability. It uses solutions like heat sinks, heat pipes, and liquid cooling to prevent overheating and maintain efficiency.

What are the basics of thermal management?

Thermal management involves managing heat flow through conduction, convection, or radiation. It uses materials and components like heat sinks, heat spreaders, thermal pastes, and cooling systems to efficiently move and dissipate heat. The goal is to balance heat generation with dissipation to keep systems running reliably.

What is the thermal management system?

A thermal management system controls heat by using components like heat sinks, fans, liquid cooling, and thermal interface materials to regulate temperature. It ensures systems run efficiently and reliably by preventing overheating.

What are thermal management strategies?

Thermal management strategies include passive and active cooling methods to control heat. Passive strategies rely on natural heat dissipation using heat sinks and thermal spreaders. Active strategies employ fans, pumps, and refrigeration systems to enhance heat removal. Optimizing airflow, using thermal interface materials, and integrating phase change materials also improve thermal performance.

How do you calculate thermal management?

To calculate thermal management, assess the heat generated by components and the required cooling capacity. Begin by determining the thermal resistance of materials and calculate heat transfer using conduction, convection, and radiation formulas. Factor in ambient temperature and desired operating temperatures to ensure efficient heat dissipation. Use this data to select effective thermal management solutions that meet performance requirements.

What is the basic thermal process?

The basic thermal process involves transferring heat through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction transfers heat through solid materials, convection moves heat through fluids, and radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves. Together, these processes regulate temperature and maintain efficient thermal management in systems.

What are the different types of thermal control?

Thermal control includes active cooling, passive cooling, and thermal insulation. Active cooling systems, such as fans and refrigeration units, remove heat from components. Passive cooling relies on natural heat dissipation using materials like heat sinks and thermal spreaders. Thermal insulation minimizes heat transfer, protecting sensitive components from temperature fluctuations. Each type plays a vital role in maintaining optimal operating conditions for various applications.

What is thermal management in space?

Thermal management in space controls temperatures of spacecraft and satellite systems to ensure optimal performance in extreme environments. It employs insulation, radiators, and active thermal control systems to manage heat from onboard equipment and solar radiation. Effective thermal management prevents overheating and ensures reliable operation of sensitive components throughout the mission.

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Thermal Leadership

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David Huang

President, Thermal Solutions Division

David is responsible for all aspects of Boyd’s Thermal business, including strategy, operations, product design, field application engineering, and product sales specialists. David also leads Boyd’s Asia Pacific overall operations and business development.

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David joined Boyd in 2017 through its acquisition of Aavid Thermalloy, where he served as Vice President and General Manager of its Telecom and Consumer business division.

His areas of expertise include P&L management, private-equity-sponsored company leadership, product development, engineering management, global multi-national account penetration and management, contract negotiation, global manufacturing and supply chain management, and cross-functional team leading. Through extensive experience in the global telecom thermal market, David developed a strong understanding of semiconductor development, telecommunications, process engineering, and lean manufacturing.

David holds a Master of Business from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Science in Materials Management from Hefei Institute of Technology in China.

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Shammy Khan

Chief Commercial Officer

Shammy Khan is Boyd Thermal’s Chief Commercial Officer responsible for customer engagements across all large customers and global commercial business segments, including e-Mobility and Transportation, Enterprise, Industrial, Medical as well as the Sales Operations function.

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Shammy Khan joined Boyd in 2020.  Shammy Khan has more than 25 years in public and private companies. Prior to Joining Boyd, Shammy was SVP at Flextronics a global fortune 200 company and was responsible for managing and leading a $10B P & L and driving new business growth in several new markets each of which today has more than $1B in revenue.

Prior to Flex, Shammy was in the Semiconductor, Electronics and Aerospace industries. His areas of expertise include Business Development, Strategy, Supply chain, Product development, and P & L Management.  Shammy has a Masters in Engineering from the University of Southern California and a MBA from the Southern Methodist University. He has also completed executive leadership programs at both Wharton Business School and Stanford University.

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Jerry Toth

Chief Technology Officer

Jerry Toth is responsible for leading R&D and product design/development activities across the global organization.

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With a 30+ year career in thermal management and electronics cooling, Jerry has creatively and pragmatically pioneered the development of new technologies and successfully moved those next generation solutions into the market. Jerry has sixteen US patents in the areas of heat pipes and electronics cooling.

His areas of technical expertise include design of thermal management solutions, with an emphasis on heat pipes, vapor chambers and advanced materials. Combining these technical capabilities with strong management and P&L skills, he has demonstrated the ability to effectively direct leading-edge technical organizations, leading them to cost effectively and efficiently apply advanced solutions to commercial applications, creating value added products for customers.

Jerry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University. Prior to assuming this role Jerry was the President and CEO of Thermacore, Inc.

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Dr. Stanley Gu

Sr. Vice President, Global Thermal Operations

Dr. Stanley Gu is Boyd’s Senior Vice President of Global Thermal Operations where he oversees global thermal operations and manufacturing plants. He is responsible for expanding global manufacturing capacity and capabilities, daily operational management, and driving operational excellence through Lean/Kaizen initiatives.

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Stanley joined Boyd in 2017 through its Aavid Thermalloy acquisition as Vice President of Asia Thermal Operations, bringing nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the business. He currently spearheads Boyd’s strategic manufacturing capacity growth to support increasing demand for liquid cooling solutions, particularly for AI-driven data center hyperscaler customers.

His areas of expertise include P&L management, global manufacturing and supply chain management, scaling global operations to deliver on growth, cross functional team leadership, greenfield manufacturing expansion, continuous improvement through Lean/Kaizen and certified quality management systems.

Prior to joining the company, Stanley served as the Asia Operations General Manager for Parlex Corp. and Director of Asia Operations for Extron. He has more than 25 years of experience in operations management including over 15 years of experience in the thermal management industry.

Stanley holds a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering from Tsinghua University and a Doctorate degree in Vehicle Dynamics from China Agricultural University in Beijing, China.

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Joop Ruijgrok

Senior Vice President, Managing Director of EMEA

Joop Ruijgrok has leadership responsibility for Boyd Thermal’s European region. He manages all commercial, operations, and M&A for the European region in support of Boyd’s Thermal Solutions.

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Joop has over 30 years of sales and general management experience with leading computing and electronics manufacturing companies. Prior to joining Boyd, Joop was President of the Lifestyle business for Flex, one of the leading global EMS companies. Prior to his role as President, Joop managed the EMEA region for Flex. Prior to Flex, Joop held commercial leadership roles at Silicon Graphics, Solectron, and Compaq. Joop has extensive regional leadership experience, driving commercial activities, operations, supply chain and M&A for the European region.

Joop received a Bachelor’s degree in law and a Master’s degree in business from Leiden University.

Boyd Thermal’s ISO 45001 Certified Locations:

NADCAP™ Certifications:

Woburn, Massachusetts

Facility-Specific Certifications

  • AWS D17.1 (MIL-STD 1595A / MIL-STD-2219)
  • AWS B2.2:2010
  • AWS C3.3
  • AWS C3.7:2005
  • AMS 2750D:2005
  • AMS 2770H:2006
  • MIL-H-6088G
  • MIL-B-7883C
  • Aerospace Qualified Welders (certified to AWS D17.1)
  • AWS Qualified Brazers (certified to AWS B2.2)
  • Certified Welding Inspectors (certified to AWS QC1 Standard)
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Boyd Allenton

217 Weis St.
Allenton, WI 53002

Tel: +1(262) 629-5566

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Boyd Billerica

1 Enterprise Road, Suite 400
Billerica, MA 01821

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Boyd Laconia

1 Aavid Circle
Laconia, NH 03246

Tel: +1(603) 528-3400

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Boyd Lancaster

780 Eden Rd.
Lancaster, PA 17601

Tel: +1(717) 569-6551

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Boyd Niagara

3315 Haseley Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Tel: +1(716)297-0652

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Boyd Phoenix

2102 W. Quail Ave Suite 2
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Tel: +1(480) 682-6100

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Boyd Wetumpka

325 Jeanette E Barrett Industrial Blvd
Wetumpka, AL 36092

Tel: +1 (334) 567-0090

Boyd Woburn

55 Dragon Court
Woburn, MA 01801

Tel: +1(781) 933-7300

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Boyd Woburn

Service Center
9A Forbes Road
Woburn, MA 01801

Tel: +1(781) 933-7300

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Boyd Kelowna

909 – 1708 Dolphin Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S4

Tel: +1 (236) 420-2826

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Boyd Juarez

Av. Manuel Talamas Camandari No. 8555, Lote Bravo II, Cd Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Boyd Shanghai

No.1199 Xin Fei RD, Songjiang
Shanghai, China 201611

Tel: +86-21-6115-2000

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Boyd Shenzhen

No. 116 Hua Ning Road, Dalang Street, Longhua New District
Shenzhen, China 518109

Tel: +86-755-2777-8122

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Boyd Vadodara

Nexus Industrial Park-Phase 2, Unit B&C, Survey No.785, Village: Kotambi, Vadodara-Halol Road, Ta.: Waghodia, Dist.: Vadodara-391510, Gujarat, INDIA
Tel: +91-8141-676722

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Boyd Chennai

Arihanth Technopolis, 2nd Floor, No 4/293, OMR, Perungudi, Chennai-96

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Boyd Gotemba

Hiroishi Bldg. 645-1 Kawashimata Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka Japan 412-0045

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DSM Shin-Yokohama Building 9F 2-6-3 Shin-Yokohama Kohoku-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan 222-0033

Tel +81-45-478-4001

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Boyd Cheongju

2, 2sunhwan-ro 742beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, 28294

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Boyd New Taipei

台灣省 新北市 汐止區 新台五路1段79號20F之6 ( 遠東世界中心C棟 ) 20F-6, No. 79, Sec.1 , Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist. New Taipei City 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-2-2698-9888

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Boyd Zhubei

3F, No. 75,
Lianxing 3rd Street,
Zhubei City,
Hsinchu County 302051
Taiwan

TEL: +886-3-6566015

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Boyd BacNinh

Lot CN2-4, Yen Phong IP (Extension area), Yen Trung commune, Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh Province, Viet Nam

Tel: +84-2223-848020

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Boyd Ashington

12 Wansbeck Business Park,
Ashington, Northumberland, UK, NE63 8QW

Tel: +44-0-1670-859-500

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Boyd Bologna

VIA DEL FONDITORE, 4,
40138 Bologna, Italy
Tel: +39-051-764011

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Boyd Gliwice

309 Pszczyńska, 44-100
Gliwice, Poland

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