GemaTEG Inc. is a startup based in Bellevue, Washington that was founded by Maurizio Miozza and Manfred Markevitch. Initially, the founders did not have a specific project in mind but wanted to demonstrate that sustainability and growth could go hand in hand. Their technology, a micro heat-pump architecture operating at the level of individual chips, has since proven to be valuable in addressing the challenges of computing performance and energy efficiency, particularly for supercomputer operators and AI platforms. The company’s latest partnership with Italian aerospace and defense giant, Leonardo, aims to enhance the performance of the Davinci-1 supercomputer.
Miozza, a nuclear physicist with experience in the aeronautics and industrial manufacturing industries, joined forces with business and finance leader Markevitch to create GemaTEG in 2019. The company has raised approximately $10 million in funding from various sources and is generating revenue with expectations for significant growth in the future. GemaTEG employs around 15 individuals in various locations including the U.S., Switzerland, and Italy, with a leadership team consisting of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.
GemaTEG’s thermal management system aims to revolutionize the way data centers regulate energy-hungry microprocessors. By utilizing a micro heat exchanger on each chip, along with the DaTEG micro heat pump either inside or outside the server, the company’s technology allows for independent cooling control of each chip based on its workload and heat output. This chip-level approach to thermal management is in stark contrast to traditional cooling systems that cool everything uniformly. GemaTEG’s system can improve chip performance by more than 30% while reducing overall energy consumption.
The company’s collaboration with Leonardo, in conjunction with its partnership with EPFL-EcoCloud, focuses on enhancing high-performance computing infrastructures while minimizing the environmental impact of AI technologies. GemaTEG’s technology is chip-agnostic and can be customized for different chip types and workloads. By working closely with industry leaders, the company aims to play a significant role in the advancement of high-performance computing and thermal management solutions.
In addition to its partnerships with major high-performance computing companies and tech platforms, GemaTEG has also received the renewal of its Efficient Solution Label from the Solar Impulse Foundation, recognizing the company’s sustainable business practices. The company is actively engaging in discussions with other industry leaders to implement its technology in various operations. As GemaTEG continues to expand and innovate, it remains focused on its mission to combine sustainability, growth, and profitability in the technology sector.
The company’s name, GemaTEG, is derived from the founders’ children’s names and the Italian word “gemma,” which means “gem.” Through their dedication to innovation, sustainability, and growth, the founders of GemaTEG have created a groundbreaking technology that has the potential to revolutionize thermal management and energy efficiency in data centers and high-performance computing environments.
