World-1st laptop cooled by dielectric barrier discharge to debut at CES 2026

YPlasma, a New Jersey-based company, is set to debut the world’s first laptop cooled using Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma actuators at CES 2026. This innovative cooling solution replaces traditional mechanical fans and ionic wind devices by generating high-velocity “ionic wind” through cold plasma without any moving parts. The miniaturized DBD technology, presented as ultra-thin films as slim as 200 microns, can be integrated directly onto heat sinks or internal components, enabling ultra-thin laptop designs that were previously unfeasible to cool. Additionally, these actuators uniquely provide both cooling and heating functions within the same device, offering enhanced thermal versatility. YPlasma emphasizes that their DBD plasma cooling system operates nearly noiselessly at 17 dBA, eliminating typical fan noise in high-performance laptops. Unlike corona discharge methods, YPlasma’s dielectric barrier limits harmful ozone production and prevents “tip erosion,” significantly improving safety, reliability, and device longevity.