Research & KnowledgeEvent: September 2, 2026
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is developing a new thermal-management capability using Smart Phase-change Enhanced Re-entry (SPEAR) and phase-change materials with additive manufacturing to create compact, high-capacity heatsinks.
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“Engineers at Johns Hopkins APL are developing a new thermal-management capability designed to help manage heat in systems where space and weight are limited.”
— Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory team
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Location
- Laurel, US
- Company size
- 7,911 employees
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.