- In April 2024, Airbus Ventures announced a USD 22 million investment in OROS Labs, a pioneering thermal solutions company. This funding aims to enhance OROS Labs' growth across consumer, commercial, and government sectors. The round included participation from REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures, Platinum Mile Ventures, and several others
- In January 2024, At CES 2024, Whirlpool Corporation launched SlimTech insulation, the first vacuum-insulated structure (VIS) technology in a North American refrigerator. This innovation promises increased capacity, improved performance, and potential for sustainable design upgrades, setting new standards for future appliance replacements
- In October 2023, Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel launched two new thermal insulation products, Down Feel WA 150LB and Fiberball WB 400LB, made from recycled PET fibers with minimal Bisphenol A (BPA). These additions to the global comfort-emp range underline Freudenberg's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement in insulation
- In August 2020, Owens Corning introduced FOAMULAR NGX, a next-generation extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam product. Featuring a proprietary blowing agent, this innovation offers a 90% reduction in global warming potential (GWP), significantly advancing environmental performance in insulation materials
