Jabil acquires Mikros Technologies by NH Business Review for NH Business Review Staff

Mikros Technologies LLC, a Claremont, NH, company that develops liquid cooling solutions for thermal management, has been acquired by Jabil, a global manufacturing company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the companies announced Oct. 1.
Mikros’ computer chip thermal tester was named the Product of the Year by the NH Tech Alliance in 2022.
Jabil (NHYS: JBL) has more than 140,000 employees spread across 100 locations in more than 25 countries, according to the company’s website.
As the growing adoption of artificial intelligence, energy storage, and electric vehicles drives the need for higher-power density systems, liquid cooling has become a more energy-efficient alternative to air cooling in many applications, the company said in a press release.
The acquisition provides Jabil with critical capabilities to help customers manage the thermal demands of current and next-generation products, focusing on sustainability and cost efficiency.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mikros Technologies to the Jabil team,” said Ed Bailey, senior vice president and chief technology officer, in a statement. “Their thermal management expertise will allow Jabil to extend our services to cloud service providers, hardware OEMs, and liquid cooling solutions providers.”
Jabil also sees opportunities “in markets that require thermal management, including automated test equipment for semiconductors, batteries, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles,” he said.
For more than 30 years, Mikros Technologies has developed microchannel liquid cooling solutions to tackle complex thermal management challenges. Its proprietary microchannel cold plate designs enhance energy efficiency by cooling over one kilowatt per square centimeter.
“Joining Jabil is a tremendous path forward for Mikros Technologies,” said Drew Matter, CEO of Mikros Technologies, in the release.
“We can now scale our best-in-class liquid cooling capabilities to meet the thermal demands of the world’s leading brands alongside a high-performing team we enjoy working with,” he said.