NEOHEATER®: Flexible heating films for integrated thermal management

NEOHEATER® refers to a range of flexible heating films designed to integrate a heating function directly into an industrial system. ADDEV Materials develops, transforms, and adapts these solutions for the Power & Mobility markets: energy, energy storage (BESS), automotive, rail, data centres, and industry. Each project is sized according to the active surface area, power, voltage, geometry, and integration constraints. ADDEV's converting capabilities allow for the delivery of ready-to-integrate formats: laminated film, cut part, or sub-assembly with connectors.

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NEOHEATER®: a thin, flexible, and integrable heating technology

NEOHEATER® is based on printed, etched, metallic, or resistive heating architectures, depending on the selected range. The thermal function is integrated into a technical film or a suitable substrate, in order to generate homogeneous heat as close as possible to the area to be heated.

The range covers four technologies: NEO-RS for resistive polyimide films, NEO-FOIL For heating circuits on substrate, NEO-TRACK for printed or engraved conductive tracks, and Neo-Ch for transparent heating films based on metal mesh.

This approach reduces bulk, limits hotspots and facilitates integration into battery systems, technical modules, railway equipment, technical cabinets and cold-exposed industrial devices.

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Why NEOHEATER® meets integrated thermal management constraints

NEOHEATER® is selected when the application requires controlled temperature rise, fine integration, and homogeneous thermal distribution. The four criteria below allow for a quick assessment of the technology's suitability compared to silicone, PTC, or cartridge heaters.

Thin and flexible film — compact integration

Uniform heating — hotspot limitation

Bespoke design — tailored geometry and power

Rapid rise — target temperature in less than 1 min per design

NEOHEATER® range available at ADDEV Materials

ADDEV Materials offers four NEOHEATER® ranges corresponding to different heating architectures. The choice depends on the substrate, geometry, expected transparency, target power, and integration constraints.

RangeTechnologyTechnical specificationsMain applications
NEO-RSFlexible resistive polyimide filmPolyimide substrate 1 mil; conductive surface 100 ohm/sq; dielectric face ~1 × 10¹⁷ ohm/sq; breakdown voltage > 2,500 VHeating of complex surfaces, cylindrical components, temperature maintenance
NEO-FOILScreen-printed resistive and conductive inksSelectable substrate according to temperature, dimensions and flexibility; homogeneous heating; regulation by sensors possibleBatteries, technical modules, industrial modules, custom heating zones
NEO-TRACKPrinted or etched conductive tracksTrack-I (ink) or Track-E (etched) technology; compatible with PET, PEN, PI, PC, glass; specific designHeated windows, heated seats, panels, automotive systems
Neo-ChMetal mesh transparent conductorNetwork of fine metallic threads; optical transparency up to 89 %; permissible current limited depending on designHeated transparent surfaces, screens, glazing, touch interfaces

Thermal performance depends on the electrical design, the active surface, the substrate, the supply voltage and the thermal exchange conditions.

Main technical properties of NEOHEATER® solutions

The values below correspond to the technical data provided for the NEOHEATER® ranges and must be validated according to the final design.

NEO-RS — substrate
Polyimide 1 mil
Thin flexible high-temperature film
NEO-RS — conductive surface
100 ohms per square
Matte black face
Dielectric face
1 × 10¹⁷ ohm/sq
Shiny smooth face
Breakdown voltage
2,500 V
according to NEO-RS configuration
Extreme heat warning
-270°C to 240°C
according to range and design
Heating up
Less than a minute
target temperature according to design
NEO-CH - transparency
up to 89 %
Metal mesh see-through
Compatible substrates
PET, PEN, PI, PC, glass
according to NEO-FOIL / NEO-TRACK

Industrial applications of NEOHEATER® solutions

NEOHEATER® meets the needs for localised heating, temperature maintenance and the prevention of cold-related performance losses across the six Power & Mobility markets.

Bespoke transformation of NEOHEATER® solutions

ADDEV Materials adapts NEOHEATER® solutions to production and integration constraints. The capabilities below are the three most structuring elements for delivering a heating film that can be used in series production: cutting, laminating, and connector integration.

Why choose ADDEV Materials for NEOHEATER®

ADDEV Materials combines materials expertise, conversion, and system integration to transform NEOHEATER® into an industrially viable solution:

  • Technology choice — Orientation between NEO-RS, NEO-FOIL, NEO-TRACK and NEO-CH according to surface area, transparency, power and environment.
  • Design adapted to the client process — format, geometry, active areas and connectivity aligned with the final assembly.
  • Integrated converter — Bespoke cutting, multi-material lamination, and connector integration.
  • Presence Europe / North America — Industrial and logistical support for Power & Mobility projects.
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Need an integrated heating solution?

Are you looking for a flexible heating film for a battery, railway, energy, data centre or industrial application? ADDEV Materials analyses the surface to be heated, the power required, the available voltage, integration constraints and the expected delivery format.

  • Definition of the adapted NEOHEATER® technology
  • Substrate and resistive design selection
  • Cut, laminated or fitted with connectors
What to remember
  • NEOHEATER® is a range of flexible heating films for integrating thermal function directly into an industrial system.
  • The range covers four technologies: NEO-RS, NEO-FOIL, NEO-TRACK and NEO-CH.
  • NEO-RS uses a 1 mil polyimide film with a conductive surface of 100 ohm/sq and a dielectric breakdown voltage of > 2,500 V on the dielectric side.
  • NEO-CH targets transparent heating surfaces with metal mesh and optical transparency of up to 89% %.
  • The target markets are: energy, energy storage (BESS), automotive, rail, data centres, and industry.
  • The three priority converting capabilities are custom die-cutting, multi-material lamination, and connector integration.

FAQ — NEOHEATER

NEOHEATER® is a Flexible heating film incorporating a resistive circuit, allowing for uniform heat generation directly within an industrial system.
It replaces bulky heating solutions by offering more compact and precise integration.

A silicone resistor heats locally with a significant thickness, whereas NEOHEATER® allows for:

  • a even heat distribution
  • a fine integration into the system
  • a reducing clutter

NEOHEATER® is favoured for compact and demanding systems.

A heating film allows to maintain cells within an optimal temperature range, which

  • improve performance
  • prolongs the lifespan
  • ensures system security

The choice depends on the application:

  • NEO-RS cylindrical or complex surfaces
  • NEO-FOIL high thermal accuracy
  • NEO-TRACK large heating surfaces
  • Neo-Ch quick integration with connectivity

Yes, as it allows for a Targeted and uniform heating, limiting thermal losses and improving overall efficiency.

Yes, the solutions are designed to be integrated into existing or new systems, with adaptation of the geometry and connectivity.

NEOHEATER® is used in:

  • batteries (EV, BESS)
  • electronics
  • Industrial systems exposed to cold
  • environments requiring precise thermal regulation

A heating film offers:

  • better integration
  • a uniform thermal distribution
  • Optimised consumption

This is the preferred solution for modern, compact systems.