Henkel Accelerates Thermal Management Innovations for AI Infrastructure

Katie Willgoos, Market Strategy Manager for Data and Telecom at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, evaluated the importance of taking early risks and agility in thermal management processes for AI infrastructures and data centers.

The Impact of Startup Culture

Katie Willgoos joined Henkel in 2022 from a Boston-based thermal management startup. She maintains entrepreneurial reflexes within the corporate structure.

As a former startup executive, she draws attention to the importance of acting early rather than waiting for the perfect picture to emerge.

Thermal Management in Data Centers

AI chips are becoming increasingly dense and hot. This makes heat dissipation a critical threshold in the data center industry.

Henkel aims to introduce new technologies to the market without waiting for official customer requests. This approach aligns with design cycles.

Ecosystem and Collaboration

It is noted that the data and telecommunications sector operates as an interconnected ecosystem. In this structure, collaboration and strong relationships are of vital importance.

A culture of questioning traditional processes, avoiding silos, and continuous improvement is adopted.