Promethient is launching its seat cooling and heating technology to the European market
Michigan based Promethient will launch its Thermavance seat cooling and heating technology to the European market at METSTRADE 2024.
Thermavance allows seats exposed to the elements to be cooled or heated by one graphene-based system that can be packaged within almost any seat design.
In addition, Promethient has launched a cooling-only version of the Thermavance system at a lower price point for applications that don’t require heating functionality.
Unlike automotive ventilated seats, Thermavance solutions do not blow air on the seat occupant meaning seat perforations are not required.
For heating, Thermavance explains that resistive wire technology is commonly used which while the approach is an effective conductive approach, it cannot provide cooling. Thermavance technology provides both cooling and heating in a single system.
We’re very excited for this introduction to the discerning European market.
Bill Myers
Promethient’s Thermavance system combines solid state heat pumping provided by a thermoelectric device, or a ‘Peltier Device,’ with graphene which exhibits high thermal conductivity greater than that of copper.
Other features of graphene include flexible, lightweight and durable properties, making it ideal for use in surfaces that must be flexible and able to conform to the human body.
“In the past several years we’ve seen excellent traction in North America with innovative manufacturers in the powersports, yacht design and luxury seat manufacturing segments, making it only natural for us to introduce this technology globally,” said Bill Myers, CEO of Promethient.
“Our technology adds exceptional value for high-end manufacturers who want to take the thermal comfort and luxury they offer their customers to the next level. We’re very excited for this introduction to the discerning European market.”
