Nature Architects and Futaba Industrial Jointly Develop Next-Gen Side Cooler for BEVs
Nature Architects and Futaba Industrial have co-developed a battery side cooler for BEVs featuring an integrated inter-cell elastic element. The technology will be showcased at the 'Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026'.
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Nature Architects, Inc. (CEO: Kai Sudo), in collaboration with Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., has developed a battery side cooler featuring inter-cell elastic functionality. This achievement will be presented as a next-generation battery solution at the Futaba Industrial booth during the 'Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA/NAGOYA.'
## Background of Collaboration
With the expansion of BEV fast-charging, there is an increasing demand for higher cooling performance to handle rapid battery heat generation. Both companies worked on developing metal inter-cell elastic bodies aimed at realizing a side cooler that maintains uniform, high cooling performance while adapting to cell expansion and contraction.
## Exhibition Details
Technical検討 (examinations) aimed at balancing cooling performance and elastic properties are being presented at the Futaba Industrial booth. Visitors can see initiatives directed toward fast-charging support and vehicle package optimization.
## Event Overview
'Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026'
[YOKOHAMA] May 27–29, Pacifico Yokohama (Futaba Industrial Booth: No.487)
[NAGOYA] June 17–19, Aichi Sky Expo (Futaba Industrial Booth: No.287)
## Background of Collaboration
With the expansion of BEV fast-charging, there is an increasing demand for higher cooling performance to handle rapid battery heat generation. Both companies worked on developing metal inter-cell elastic bodies aimed at realizing a side cooler that maintains uniform, high cooling performance while adapting to cell expansion and contraction.
## Exhibition Details
Technical検討 (examinations) aimed at balancing cooling performance and elastic properties are being presented at the Futaba Industrial booth. Visitors can see initiatives directed toward fast-charging support and vehicle package optimization.
## Event Overview
'Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026'
[YOKOHAMA] May 27–29, Pacifico Yokohama (Futaba Industrial Booth: No.487)
[NAGOYA] June 17–19, Aichi Sky Expo (Futaba Industrial Booth: No.287)
FAQ
Nature Architectsとフタバ産業が共同開発したものは何ですか？
セル間弾性体の機能を兼ね備えたバッテリー側面冷却器です。
この冷却器が解決する課題は何ですか？
BEVの普及に伴う急速充電性能向上への要求と、それに伴うバッテリーの発熱増加への対応です。
どのような技術が冷却器に活用されていますか？
Nature Architectsの形状生成、高速シミュレーション、AI最適化技術と、フタバ産業のプレス塑性加工、パイプ成型等の技術が融合しています。
開発された冷却器の主な特徴は何ですか？
均一で高い冷却性能を持ち、バッテリーセルの膨張や収縮に追従する弾性特性を両立している点です。
成果はどこで確認できますか？
「人とくるまのテクノロジー展 2026」のフタバ産業ブースにて展示されています。