Daikin Applied, a global leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, announced it is redefining the future of data center cooling technology with precision environment designs for the world’s most advanced facilities—where reliability, scalability, and asset protection are non-negotiable.
Whether deploying Large Language Models, running AI inference workloads or scaling cloud infrastructure, Daikin Applied delivers intelligent, comprehensive cooling architectures and solutions tailored for the speed and complexity of next-gen digital eco-systems, according to the company.
“Data centers have become the beating heart of the global economy, each presenting a distinct set of technical challenges that make cooling a critical and strategic priority,” said chief operating officer for Daikin Applied Americas Yu Nishiwaki. “Our goal regarding data centers at Daikin Applied is to continue to develop advanced, innovative cooling ecosystems that future-proof our customer’s investments.”
At the forefront of Daikin Applied’s expanded data center solutions is the groundbreaking Magnitude WME-C Quad Chiller, the industry’s largest capacity chiller featuring magnetic-bearing technology.
With a capacity range of 2,000 to 3,000 tons, ultra-low GWP refrigerants and advanced features like RapidRestore and RideThrough, the WME-C Quad is engineered for maximum uptime and efficiency in mission-critical facilities.
Joining the WME-C Quad in the future are the Pathfinder AWV-C fan deck and AWM Chiller, each offering next-generation advancements in cooling performance.
To support its innovative approach to new product development for data centers, Daikin Applied is expanding its Test Lab located near its Minneapolis headquarters, growing testing capacity and capabilities for chillers and custom air handler solutions. The expansion will add 71,000 square feet and nine new test cells, the vendor said.
As part of its broader strategy to deliver comprehensive data center solutions, Daikin Applied is also acquiring innovative companies that add new capabilities to its data center solutions portfolio.
The recent acquisition of DDC Solutions adds modular, ultra-high-density hybrid and in-room, rack-level solutions for white space cooling, enabling Daikin Applied to deliver a complete data center cooling solution.
To support its growing suite of products and solutions, Daikin Applied is set to increase its production capacity with the opening of two new manufacturing facilities.
Additionally, to build on the momentum of its 2023 acquisition of Alliance Air Products (AAP), Daikin Applied has expanded its capabilities with the construction of a second manufacturing plant to double capacity for AAP’s custom air handler solutions.
These strategic investments will allow Daikin Applied to meet the surging demands of data centers while ensuring operational excellence and an unrivaled experience for all customers, the company said.
Finally, to support the unique demands of data centers, Daikin Applied has launched a global data center business unit, led by industry veteran Greg Jeffers, vice president of data center solutions.
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