http://mscweb.gsfc.nasa.gov/545web/Groups/P2/Projects/ (Interesting NASA web site devoted to activities of the Thermal Engineering Branch ? not just heat pipes).

http://process-equipment.globalspec.com/SpecSearch/ (The Engineering Search Engine ? useful for identifying heat pipe manufacturers ? currently early 2005 ? lists 21, all in the USA, so not fully comprehensive!).

http://tmrl.mcmaster.ca/ (Gives information on research and related publications). Thermal Management Research Laboratory, McMaster University, Canada.

http://www.aascworld.com/heatpipespanel.htm (Data on heat pipe panels for spacecraft, constructed by AASC). Applied Aerospace Structures Corp., Stockton, California, USA.

http://www.apricus-solar.com (Manufacturer of heat-pipe-based solar collectors). Nanjing, China.

http://www.astro-r.co.jp (Manufacturer). Astro Research Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan.

http://www.cast.cn/en/ (Research Institute working on cryogenic heat pipes and VCHPs for space applications in China). Chinese Academy of Space Technology, China.

http://www.commerce.com.tw/products/EN/H/Heat_Pipe.htm (Web site listing heat pipe suppliers in Asia and areas. Lists many large suppliers and a number of minor players that may supply locally). Based in Taiwan.

http://www.crtech.com (Modelling using CFD etc.). Colorado, USA.

http://www.deschamps.com (Manufacturer of a range of heat exchangers, including heat-pipe-based units for cabinet cooling). Deschamps Technologies, Natural Bridge Street, Virginia, USA.

http://www.europeanthermodynamics.com (Heat pipes for electronics cooling). Leicestershire, UK.

http://www.fujikura.co.uk (Web site of the UK branch of Fujikura. Heat pipe supplier). Chessington, Surrey, UK.

http://www.furukawa.co.jp/english/ (Manufacturer of a range of heat pipe systems ? English sweb site with access to technical articles). The Furukawa Electric Company, Japan.

http://www.heatsink-guide.com/heatpipes.shtml (Includes information and descriptions of

heat sinks using heat pipes).

http://www.heat-pipes.com (Site of CRS Engineering, manufacturers of a wide range of heat pipes, including units for injection moulding, electronic thermal control, etc.)...