Webinar – Optimize Thermal Design from the Start

Effective thermal management begins long before a product reaches production. By addressing cooling requirements early in the design process, engineers can improve system performance, increase reliability, and avoid costly redesigns later in development.

As electronic systems become more powerful and compact, thermal design is a critical factor in achieving long-term success. In this webinar, industry expert, Jay Crutti, Engineering Manager for Orion Fans explores practical strategies for managing heat, optimizing airflow, and selecting the right cooling solutions for networking, industrial, and other electronics applications.

Attendees will learn how proper thermal design and airflow management can improve system efficiency while reducing development costs. The session also examines key fan selection considerations, helping engineers choose technologies that best align with application requirements and performance goals.

In addition, the webinar highlights the benefits of intelligent fan control technologies. Learn how PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) fan control can dynamically adjust cooling performance to reduce power consumption and noise while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. The discussion also covers tachometer monitoring and how real-time fan feedback can improve diagnostics, support predictive maintenance, and enhance overall system reliability.

Whether you're designing new products or refining existing systems, this webinar offers practical insights that can help you build more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective thermal solutions from the start.

Key Takeaways:

  • Improve system efficiency through better thermal design and airflow management
  • Identify cooling requirements early to reduce development costs
  • Select the right fan technology for your application
  • Use PWM fan control to balance cooling, power consumption, and noise
  • Leverage tachometer monitoring to improve reliability and maintenance planning

Don't wait until thermal challenges impact your design

Register for this webinar to discover proven cooling strategies, fan technologies, and monitoring techniques that can help you build more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective electronics from the start.

When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Length: 1 hour

Register here to attend or receive the full recording at any time following the event: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5401297/E6391A946383F5F7CD32E8C98A25ACE0?partnerref=blog

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