UIUC 3D printed copper plates could cut data center cooling
NewsBytes | May 21, 2026 9:39 AM CST
Algorithmic copper plates cut pressure drop
The secret is in their clever design: using math algorithms and advanced manufacturing, the team made pure-copper plates with complex shapes that could boost cooling by up to 32%.
They also make it easier to pump coolant around, reducing pressure drop by as much as 68%, which lowers the energy needed to pump coolant.
If used widely, a big data center could drop its cooling power needs from 550 MW to just 11 MW, almost reaching perfect efficiency.
While it's not everywhere yet, this tech is a promising step toward greener internet and AI.
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