Motivair by Schneider Electric Announces New Range of CDUs to Meet the Rising Demands of HPC and AI Workloads

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire MCDU_45-50_Image.jpg GNWArticle contentNew coolant distribution Units (CDUs) deliver scalability, and efficiency for HPC, AI Factory and data center environmentsFull range of CDUs from Motivair by Schneider Electric engineered for installation in diverse applications, offering high cooling capacities in a compact footprintCDUs enable seamless chiller plant optimization for reduced energy consumption, improved uptime, and lowered operational costsSign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentBuffalo, NY, USA, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motivair by Schneider Electric, a leading innovator in liquid cooling technology for digital infrastructure, today introduced two new Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) that are engineered to meet the rising thermal demands of HPC and AI workloads. These new models are the company’s first purpose-built CDUs for optimized installation in utility corridors, offering data center operators enhanced flexibility, performance, and integration across a wider range of deployments.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe new CDUs, the MCDU-45 and MCDU-55, are now available globally, with production ramping up in early 2026. Both provide wider cooling capacities, features, and design conditions, allowing operators to leverage a wider range of chilled water temperatures to optimize deployment and operations. With the addition of these new CDUs to its end-to-end liquid cooling portfolio, Motivair by Schneider Electric offers additional floor mounted CDUs and in-rack units, tailored to enable enhanced cooling strategies for hyperscale, AI, colocation, edge, and retrofit environments. Article contentArticle contentKey Benefits of the MCDU-45 and MCDU-55Article contentThe new CDUs are designed to reflect the evolution of liquid cooling and match changing infrastructure deployments for the AI era. Customers are increasingly deploying CDUs in areas outside of the white space.Article contentHaving a full range of CDU deployment options allows operators to tailor cooling strategies to their specific AI infrastructure, data center design, and workload demands to achieve optimal thermal performance and operational resilience as compute densities continue to rise. The key benefits of the MCDU-45 and MCDU-55 include:Article contentSpace Optimization and Flexibility: With new and existing CDU options, operators have greater flexibility to choose the right model that meets their specific deployment goals. Energy Savings: CDUs feature wider operating ranges, enabling heat rejection systems to unlock energy efficiency and improve PUE.Simplified Maintenance and Accessibility: Diverse placement of CDUs improves flexibility for service access without disrupting AI workload or IT operations.Enhanced Integration with Chiller Plants: The full range of CDUs (MCDU-25 through MCDU60 models) supports advanced thermal management strategies with precise flow control, real-time monitoring, and adaptive load balancing for optimized plant performance and reduced energy consumption. Trending 'Why let one person in the States change your life?' 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Necessitated by the exponential growth of AI applications, particularly in HPC, AI Factory and data center environments, the CDUs are designed to meet the explosive demand of high-density computing with efficient and scalable liquid cooling solutions. Article content“Motivair is a trusted partner for advanced liquid cooling solutions, and our new range of technologies enables data center operators to navigate the AI era with confidence,” said Rich Whitmore, CEO of Motivair. “Together with Schneider Electric, our goal is to deliver next-generation cooling solutions that adapt to any HPC, AI or advanced data center deployment to deliver seamless scalability, performance, and reliability when it matters most.”Article content###Article contentPress contact: global.pr@se.comArticle contentAttachmentsArticle contentMCDU_45-50_Image.jpgMotivair by Schneider Electric Announces New Range of CDUs to Meet the Rising Demands of HPC and AI Workloads.pdfArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentSchneider Electric Global Media RelationsArticle contentShare this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. 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