With fine-gauge metal mesh panels.... this sleek, sturdy laptop stand helps keep laptops cooler. The stand's forward tilt improves airflow around and under the laptop, while its flat mesh platform (where the laptop sits) absorbs and distributes heat away from the laptop. Both the tilted position and the mesh metal surface of the laptop stand work together to help prevent unwanted issues associated with hot laptops--from slower performance, malfunctions, and system crashes to the chance of overheating or general heat fatigue, which lead to permanently damaging your hardware