Daikin Applied, a notable player in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, is advancing data center cooling technology.
Their focus is on creating precision environments for cutting-edge facilities where reliability, scalability, and asset protection are critical. Offering comprehensive cooling systems, Daikin Applied caters to large-scale language model deployments, AI workloads, and scalable cloud infrastructures, all while emphasizing intelligent and tailored solutions for fast-evolving digital ecosystems.
Innovation with Magnetic-Bearing Technology
Chief Operating Officer for Daikin Applied Americas, Yu Nishiwaki, stated, "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."
Nishiwaki further highlighted Daikin Applied's commitment to developing innovative ecosystems that secure customer investments. Central to their expanded solutions is the Magnitude® WME-C Quad Chiller. This high-capacity chiller, incorporating magnetic-bearing technology and designed for capacities between 2,000 to 3,000 tons, employs ultra-low GWP refrigerants and features RapidRestore® and RideThrough® capabilities, optimizing efficiency in mission-critical settings.
Advancements for High Ambient Temperatures
Daikin Applied plans to introduce the Pathfinder® AWV-C fan deck and the AWM Chiller
Alongside the WME-C Quad, Daikin Applied plans to introduce the Pathfinder® AWV-C fan deck and the AWM Chiller.
These work to improve cooling performance, with the AWV-C enhancing condenser airflow by 20% through a unique single-component design, and the AWM Chiller integrating oil-free magnetic-bearing technology and an advanced fan deck. These innovations ensure exceptional operation in high ambient temperatures reaching up to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Enhancing Testing and Manufacturing Capabilities
To support its new product development, Daikin Applied is expanding its Test Lab near Minneapolis, increasing both the size and capabilities for testing chillers and custom air handler solutions.
This expansion will add 71,000 square feet and introduce nine new test cells. The company is also engaging in strategic acquisitions to enrich its portfolio. The recent acquisition of DDC Solutions boosts capabilities for ultra-high-density hybrid and in-room cooling, complementing Daikin Applied’s comprehensive data center solutions.
Scaling for Future Demands with New Facilities
To match the rising demand for modular and scalable data center solutions, Daikin Applied is initiating two new manufacturing facilities. Scheduled for opening in January 2026, the modular solutions plant will considerably increase production capacity, focusing on large-tonnage plants.
This development is reinforced by the expanded production capacity at Alliance Air Products (AAP), doubling its custom air handler solution output. These efforts are designed to meet increasing data center needs, assuring operational excellence and superior customer experience.
Commitment to High-Performance Cooling
Daikin Applied has also established a global data center business unit, spearheaded by Greg Jeffers
Daikin Applied has also established a global data center business unit, spearheaded by Greg Jeffers, Vice President of Data Center Solutions, to address the particular challenges faced by data centers.
Jeffers remarked on Daikin Applied's dedication to advancing the data center industry, saying, "Our mission is to lead the data center industry forward with scalable, reliable, high-performance cooling eco-systems that are easily deployable and act together to protect our customer's valuable infrastructure." Jeffers, alongside an expanded Solutions Architects team, is set to address evolving customer requirements.
Pioneering Integrated Data Center Solutions
With a long-standing reputation for delivering crucial HVAC solutions where reliability and efficiency are imperative, Daikin Applied leverages its global resources and extensive R&D investments.
This enables them to provide adaptable, integrated solutions for diverse data center needs, from architecture and workload to local climate and operational pressures. Daikin Applied offers customized systems, ensuring cutting-edge cooling solutions tailored for each facility.
Daikin Applied, a global pioneer in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, is redefining the future of data center cooling technology. As an innovation pioneer, they're designing precision environments for the world's most advanced facilities – where reliability, scalability and asset protection are non-negotiable.
Whether users are 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. Backed by bold product innovation, strategic acquisitions and a dedicated data center business unit, they're not just keeping pace with the future – they're powering it.
Magnetic-bearing technology
"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.
High ambient temperatures
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. The AWV-C enhances condenser airflow by 20% through its innovative single-component design, while the AWM Chiller combines oil-free magnetic bearing technology and a next-generation fan deck for unparalleled operation in high ambient temperatures up to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
To support their 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.
Comprehensive data center solutions
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.
Modular and scalable solutions
In January 2026, the company will open its new modular solutions manufacturing facility that will significantly enhance production capacity, particularly for large-tonnage plants, to meet the soaring demand from data centers requiring modular and scalable solutions.
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.
High-performance cooling eco-systems
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.
Jeffers emphasized the significance of Daikin Applied's investment in the data center market saying, "Our mission is to lead the data center industry forward with scalable, reliable, high-performance cooling eco-systems that are easily deployable and act together to protect our customer's valuable infrastructure. With our dedicated data center business unit and expanded resources, we're ready to solve the most demanding cooling challenges in the most complex data center environments."
Jeffers brings extensive experience in navigating the complexities of data center operations and will be joined by an expanded Solutions Architects team focused on supporting their customer's continually evolving needs.
High-performance data centers
For decades, Daikin Applied has been a trusted pioneer in mission-critical HVAC, delivering solutions where reliability, resiliency and efficiency cannot be compromised. Backed by Daikin's global resources and investments in R&D, Daikin Applied is uniquely positioned to lead the way in the development of high-performance data centers.
From server architecture and workload intensity to local climate, facility layout and operational pressures, Daikin Applied offers tailored, integrated solutions that combine the right technologies to create the perfect system for each data center. Whether designing from the ground up or optimizing for the future, intelligent, end-to-end data center cooling solutions begin with Daikin Applied.
