In motor spindles, effective cooling of the bearings and consequently, efficient heat transfer from the bearings to the cooling channels, is essential for achieving high rotational speeds and extending service life. While CFRP offers advantages such as high specific stiffness and low thermal expansion, its low through-thickness thermal conductivity presents a challenge. In filament-wound cylindrical components, the laminate thickness aligns with the radial direction. In motor spindles, this radial heat conduction is critical for transferring heat from the bearings to the cooling channels. This article presents a systematic literature review on measures to enhance thermal conductivity, examining their applicability in motor spindle applications. Building on this, an approach for the development of components optimized for thermal conductivity for use in motor spindles is discussed. This serves as the foundation for a systematic method to improve heat flow through the thickness direction of CFRP motor spindle components.