May 25, 2023 · Press Release
Maxwell Labs Awarded Phase I SBIR Grant from U.S. Air Force AFWERX Program
St. Paul, MN — May 25, 2023 — Maxwell Labs, Inc. (www.mxllabs.com), the global leader in photonic cooling technology for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), is proud to announce it has been awarded a prestigious Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the United States Air Force AFWERX program. This grant will enable Maxwell Labs to accelerate the development of its groundbreaking Super-Planckian Radiative Heatsink technology — a cutting-edge solution poised to bring substantial advancements to both the U.S. Air Force and other Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.
Grant Type
Phase I SBIR
Grantor
U.S. Air Force AFWERX Program
Technology
Super-Planckian Radiative Heatsink
Platform
AI-driven design + thermal metamaterials
Applications
Space vehicles, satellites, terrestrial HPC
Benefit
Passive, compact cooling — reduced size, higher performance
Maxwell Labs' Super-Planckian Radiative Heatsink technology leverages an advanced AI-driven design platform and thermal metamaterials to deliver passive, efficient, and compact cooling solutions. This innovation is particularly valuable for applications in space vehicles, satellites, terrestrial equipment exposed to high-heat environments, and high-performance computing systems. The technology promises to meet mission-critical cooling demands while offering a significant reduction in size and increased performance — addressing key operational challenges faced by the U.S. Air Force and DoD.
"We are honored to partner with the U.S. Air Force to further develop our radiative cooling technology. This SBIR grant will allow us to push the boundaries of what's possible in high-performance cooling, not only for defense applications but also for the broader HPC industry. We believe our Super-Planckian technology has the potential to revolutionize cooling efficiency, leading to more sustainable and powerful solutions for critical missions."
About Maxwell Labs
Maxwell Labs, based in St. Paul, MN, is leading the charge in photonic cooling technology for AI hardware and HPC systems. Our patented solution leverages nanophotonics and materials science to transform heat into light, setting new standards for cooling efficiency and chip performance. Visit www.mxllabs.com for more information.