LED Heatsink Design & Thermal Management

A thermal management system comprising various cooling components, including heat sinks and fans, arranged on a circuit board. The components are designed to dissipate heat generated by electronic devices, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.

LED Heat Management Capabilities

Effective thermal management is fundamental to the design of a complete LED solution. 

At Forge, our expert engineers use the latest technology and design methods to create effective LED thermal management for any lighting design.
We use the latest Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology to simulate and analyse custom heatsink designs to optimise thermal efficiency. This advanced computational software applies mathematical simulations of realistic physics to visualise all aspects of the design before manufacturing. As a result, CFD is an effective tool for analysing thermal properties during LED heatsink design.
Our engineers will quickly evaluate and iterate designs before prototyping to reduce design time and improve effectiveness. We specialise in close communication as we rapidly take your design from idea to prototype to production. In addition, our laboratories have the thermal metrology capabilities to measure and demonstrate design compliance within the desired parameters for safety and energy efficiency.
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Custom Heatsink Design
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At Forge, we design LED cooling systems with the latest manufacturing techniques, including extrusion, diecasting, stamping and injection moulding. We use a range of high-grade materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to meet the specific requirements of any application.
Effective LED thermal management is crucial for long-lasting LED solutions that you can rely on. We understand that the look and feel of your LED product is just as important as its performance, and our designs strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics.
We have a lot of experience manufacturing bespoke LED heatsinks for maximum performance and to suit your application perfectly. In addition, we have many capabilities to create complete LED solutions in-house; explore our additional UK-based LED manufacturing services to see what we could provide for you.
A close-up photograph of a thermal imaging camera displaying colourful thermal patterns on a screen. The camera is pointed towards a surface, revealing temperature variations through different hues. The image suggests the use of thermal imaging technology for heat detection or monitoring purposes.

Advantages of Forge handling your thermals

Differentiation

Add unique value to your products by customisation

Knowledge

Access to our knowledge and expertise at every step

Efficiency

Optimised cooling also optimises optical efficiency

Design

Design from first principles using CFD simulation

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Custom LED Heat Management Resources

LED Overheating – Causes and Fixes

18 September 2017
LED component manufacturers have revolutionised the lighting industry, offering energy efficiency, durability, and versatility for various applications. However, LED overheating […]
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Guide to LED Thermal Management

27 March 2019
Where is the heat coming from? Whilst LEDs are highly efficient, there is still an amount of electrical power that […]
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