Thermal Engineering Subscription
Your Thermal Problem
Has a Deadline. We’re Built for It.
On-demand access to ATS thermal engineers, analytical models, and accredited labs — on a predictable monthly investment. From early-stage advisory to embedded co-development.
Trusted in Communications Defense & Aerospace Power Electronics EV Systems Medical Devices
Average cost of a single thermal re-spin
Typical timeline lost to an undetected thermal problem
When your ATS engineer starts — not after a hiring cycle
How It Works
Four steps from problem to validated solution
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Select your tier
Match your program phase and complexity to Advisor, Architect, or Partner
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Meet your engineer
A named ATS thermal engineer is assigned to your account after contract signing
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Submit requests
Consultations, modeling tasks, lab requests — tracked in a shared workflow with documented deliverables
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Receive deliverables
Reports, models, simulations, lab results — tangible outputs you own, every month
Subscription Plans
Three tiers, each built to answer a different customer need.
Choose the level of support that matches your projects speed and complexity.
Advisor
Advisory & Direction
Expert guidance before you commit to a design path
$5,000 / month
6-month commitment
Architect
Analysis & Design
Thermal analysis that moves at the speed of your design cycle
$10,000 / month
6-month commitment
Partner
Co-Development & Validation
An ATS engineer in your building. ATS labs behind your design.
$20,000 / month
12-month commitment
Everything in Architect, plus
ATS engineer on-site 1–2 days every month — attends your design reviews, works alongside your team- System-level CFD — full chassis/enclosure simulation, airflow resistance, optimization cycles
- Experimental Lab Validation — characterization & two-phase labs, test reports with data and uncertainty analysis
- Mechanical Design & Packaging — manufacturing-ready CAD files, BOM, cost optimization
- Shock, Vibration & Structural Modeling — MIL-STD, JEDEC, IEC compliance, design recommendations
- Custom Training Program (1x per subscription period) for your design team
- Technical Director oversight on all deliverables
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I receive each month?
Every tier specifies guaranteed deliverables — not just access. At Advisor, you receive written Consultation Summary Reports after every session. At Architect, you receive analytical models and CFD packages. At Partner, you receive lab test reports, mechanical design files, and embedded engineering time. You always know what you paid for before the month begins.
Who will be doing the work?
Your account is staffed by ATS senior thermal engineers — not junior analysts supervised remotely. At Architect and Partner, you have a dedicated named point-of-contact who leads all work on your account, supported by the full ATS technical team. Partner clients also have Technical Director oversight on all deliverables.
What happens if I need something outside my tier's scope?
Scope is defined clearly for every tier so you are never surprised. If a request falls outside your tier, your ATS contact will tell you immediately and give you three options: handle it within a tier upgrade, scope it as a one-time add-on at a pre-agreed rate, or provide guidance for you to address it internally. No hidden charges, no surprises.
Can I pause my subscription?
Yes. Advisor and Architect subscribers may pause once per 12-month period for up to 30 days. This is designed for the natural lulls in hardware development cycles — procurement phases, program holds, budget periods. Contact your ATS account manager at least 14 days before the desired pause date.
Why not just hire a full-time thermal engineer?
A senior thermal engineer costs up to $140,000–$180,000/year in salary alone — before benefits, tools, lab access, and ramp time. And one engineer cannot simultaneously provide CFD expertise, experimental lab validation capability, mechanical design, shock/vibration modeling, and 30+ years of institutional knowledge. ATS gives you all of that for a fraction of the build-it-yourself cost, starting on day one — with no recruiting cycle and no ramp period.
How does the contract work?
Advisor and Architect require a 6-month minimum commitment with 30-day written cancellation notice after month 6. Partner requires a 12-month commitment with 60-day notice. All subscriptions are governed by a signed Consulting Services Agreement. NDA and IP assignment provisions are standard. Billing is monthly.
Can I upgrade tiers mid-contract?
Yes — and it's common. Teams often start at Advisor during early design exploration, then upgrade to Architect once active modeling begins, and to Partner before validation testing. All accumulated context, models, and institutional knowledge from earlier tiers transfers automatically. Upgrades take effect at the start of the next billing month.
Download real-world examples of thermal design improvement, lab validation, and iteration speed-ups.
CFD Optimization of a Ruggedized Electro-Optical Cooling Architecture
ATS executed a baseline-to-optimized thermal design cycle for a ruggedized electro-optical module with mixed heat sources under elevated ambient conditions. The work focused on reducing thermal resistance and improving sensor temperature stability within tight packaging constraints.
- Application: Portable threat detection / electro-optical module / embedded display systems
- Ambient: 40°C
- Total Heat Load: 27W
- Cooling Mode: Fan-forced convection
4 kW Multi-Cold-Plate Liquid Cooling System Design and Optimization
Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) designed and validated a 4 kW liquid cooling system using four 1000 W cold plates. Through analytical modeling and CFD validation, ATS optimized cold plate geometry and system flow to maximize thermal performance within manufacturing and hydraulic constraints.
- Application: EV battery power conversion cooling / electro-optical module / embedded display systems
- Ambient: 45°C
- Total Heat Load: 4000 W
- Coolant: 50/50 water-glycol
Thermal Architecture Optimization of Dual Power Supply Modules
ATS optimized two power supply module architectures, Gen 4 and Gen 2, for operation at 45°C ambient. The work focused on clustered high-power devices, airflow utilization, and shared cooling strategies to maintain component compliance in a manufacturable package.
- Application: Dual power supply modules
- Ambient: 45°C
- Architectures: Gen 4 and Gen 2
- Focus: Airflow utilization and component compliance
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