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繁體中文ebm-papst and Haier Biomedical Join Forces to Drive the Development and Transformation of Aviation Temperature Control Technology
11/26/2025In today's era of deepening globalization and accelerated industrial chain upgrading, the air transportation of high-value temperature-sensitive goods has become a key support for the development of strategic emerging industries such as biomedicine and high-end manufacturing. In this high-tech field, a profound industrial collaboration is leading the transformation – as a crucial strategic move for Haier Biomedical in the field of aviation temperature control equipment, HB TempCon has established a deep strategic partnership with ebm-papst, a global leader in fans and motors, jointly committed to building a safe, precise, and intelligent aviation temperature-controlled logistics system, providing Chinese solutions for the global transportation of high-value goods.
In recent years, the global high-value industries such as biomedicine, fine chemicals, and precision electronics have developed rapidly, leading to an explosive growth in the demand for air transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the global distribution of vaccines and other biological agents brought aviation temperature-controlled logistics to the forefront, and the market demand for specialized, high-standard temperature-controlled containers continued to rise.
These high-value goods have extremely stringent requirements for the transportation environment. Taking biological pharmaceuticals as an example, they usually need to be transported under strict conditions of 2-8℃ or -20℃. Temperature deviations exceeding the allowable range may lead to drug failure, causing huge economic losses and even affecting public health. Precision electronic components are equally sensitive; temperature fluctuations can affect their performance and lifespan. The high-value nature of these materials dictates that aviation temperature-controlled containers must not only ensure precise temperature control but also ensure uniform temperature distribution within the container, avoiding local overheating or overcooling.
In addition to the precision and uniformity of temperature control, aviation temperature-controlled containers also face challenges from extreme working conditions such as high altitude low pressure, severe vibration, and rapid temperature changes. Among these, the waterproof performance of components is particularly crucial, as high-altitude condensation can lead to system short circuits, and the aviation environment does not allow for frequent maintenance. These complex factors combined make the development of high-performance aviation temperature-controlled containers a system engineering project involving multiple disciplines such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and automatic control. II. Collaborative Innovation and Technological Breakthroughs
Facing these technological challenges, Haier Biomedical, leveraging its deep technological expertise in the biomedical equipment field, engaged in comprehensive technical cooperation with ebm-papst. The two companies formed a joint R&D team to address the specific technical requirements of air cargo temperature-controlled containers.
As a core technology supplier, ebm-papst provided customized fan solutions for the HB TempCon RKN series of active air cargo temperature-controlled containers. These specially designed fans are not only the power core of the cooling system but also crucial for achieving precise temperature control. Compared to traditional fans, ebm-papst's fans have undergone multiple rounds of optimization in blade design and motor control, enabling them to maintain stable operation and precisely regulate airflow circulation within the container in the complex environment of air transport.
Particularly noteworthy are the advantages of ebm-papst fans in low noise and high energy efficiency, making them especially suitable for air transport scenarios. Through an intelligent control system, the fan can automatically adjust its speed according to the temperature distribution inside the container, ensuring both temperature uniformity and efficient energy utilization. This precise control capability allows the RKN series temperature-controlled containers to maintain temperature stability during long-haul flights, with an error range far below industry standards.
In terms of waterproof performance, the joint team implemented specialized structural innovations, employing multiple sealing designs and special materials to ensure that the fan system can reliably operate in high-humidity environments. These technological innovations have undergone rigorous laboratory testing and field transportation verification, demonstrating excellent environmental adaptability.
Haier Biomedical and ebm-papst have a long history of cooperation, starting with early laboratory equipment such as CO2 incubators, where both parties established a strong relationship of mutual trust and technical understanding. As Haier Biomedical expanded into the air cargo temperature control field, this cooperative relationship naturally extended to this more challenging new area.
Throughout the cooperation process, ebm-papst's "rooted in China, serving China" development strategy was fully demonstrated. The company has established a dedicated local technical support team, working closely with HB TempCon's R&D personnel to achieve a collaborative model of rapid response and agile development. This deep collaboration has not only accelerated the product development process but also achieved several breakthroughs in key technological innovations.
Through the joint efforts of both parties, HB TempCon recently successfully obtained the first Type Certificate for Active Temperature-Controlled Containers (CTSOA) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This certification is a milestone, marking a significant shift for Chinese enterprises in the field of high-end aviation temperature-controlled equipment, from technological dependence to independent innovation, laying a solid foundation for the localization and industrialization of such equipment.
Following the certification, the RKN series products have successfully entered the mass production stage, providing high-quality aviation temperature control services to global customers. This industrialization achievement not only demonstrates Haier Biomedical's strategic layout in smart healthcare and aviation temperature control but also reflects the technical contribution and value of ebm-papst as a key component supplier.
The successful cooperation between HB TempCon and ebm-papst has a profound impact on promoting the development of China's high-end aviation temperature-controlled logistics industry. On the one hand, it breaks the technological monopoly of foreign manufacturers in the field of aviation temperature-controlled containers, giving Chinese enterprises more voice in the global temperature-controlled logistics market; on the other hand, this deep collaboration model of "complete machine manufacturer + core component supplier" provides a valuable example for the innovative development of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry.
With the large-scale application of the RKN series products, the reliability and economic efficiency of global air transportation of temperature-sensitive goods will be significantly improved. Especially in the biopharmaceutical field, more innovative pharmaceutical companies will be able to use this domestically produced high-end temperature-controlled equipment to safely and efficiently transport their products to the global market, contributing to the development of global public health.
