
Danfoss Launches D353 Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger for Data Center Cooling
The compact DN350 unit supports higher design pressures and streamlined maintenance for data centers and other critical cooling applications.

ebm-papst Opens Air Technology Hub in Malaysia for Southeast Asian Market
The 3,000 m² facility adds local assembly, warehousing, training and digital services to shorten delivery times and strengthen technical support.

SANHUA Introduces CO2 Valve and Cooling Solutions at Chillventa 2026
The compact 3-in-1 CBVP is designed to save installation space, simplify service and improve reliability in transcritical CO2 systems.

Sensata Technologies Launches Ultrasonic Flow Sensors for Data Center Cooling
The non-intrusive devices monitor coolant flow up to 400 l/min with ±1% full-scale accuracy and support PLC and building system integration.

Danfoss and ENGIE Develop Oil-Free R600a Chiller with TNS385 Compressor
Prototype testing is assessing performance, controls and A3 safety ahead of a planned 2027 controlled compressor release, subject to validation.

Atlas Copco Launches Three VSD Compressor Ranges With R513A Dryer Options
The new G and GA VSD+ units pair demand-based operation with compact designs, electronic controls and optional remote monitoring.

Renesas Launches 22nm RX74M and RX74N Microcontrollers for Industrial and HVAC Systems
The RX74N targets HVAC and other industrial applications, with integrated security and networking supporting complex automation designs.

Sanhua Highlights XTF, CTF and LTF Mechanical Pressure Regulators
The three regulators manage suction, evaporating and condensing pressures to protect components and stabilize refrigeration systems.

ebm-papst Adds Energy Efficiency Guarantee to NEXAIRA.Fit Retrofits
Backed by Great Lakes Insurance SE, the program uses real-time operating data to reduce uncertainty over retrofit savings.

xMEMS Begins Mass Production of Solid-State Cooling Chips for AI Devices
The fanless, all-silicon devices target AI glasses, smartphones, SSDs and lower-power data center subsystems.

Graco’s ETM and ABB Partner on Motor Technology for Data Center Cooling
The partners aim to install TFM-based direct-drive systems in data centers by the end of 2029, targeting reliability and simpler maintenance.

Trane Technologies to Acquire Canadian Heat-Transfer Manufacturer Cancoil
The deal adds Ontario and Texas manufacturing operations and more than 450 employees, with closing expected by year-end 2026.
Insights on Components

Chillventa 2026 Preview: Key Technologies Ahead of the October Show
Update, 30 October 2026: Chillventa 2026 is over. Read what exhibitors told us at the stands in our post-show report, Chillventa 2026: What Exhibitors Said About Proving Efficiency in the Field. For the policy debate from the day before the show, see our CONGRESS report. Exhibitors arriving in Nuremberg on 13 to 15 October are

Secop’s Solar Direct Drive (SDD) System Earns WHO PQS Approval – The Team Behind It
Partner's material In March 2026, Secop’s Solar Direct Drive Power Management Module was granted WHO PQS prequalification and officially listed in the WHO Catalogue of Prequalified Immunization Devices. The WHO IMD-PQS (Immunization Devices Performance, Quality and Safety programme) is the global benchmark for cold chain equipment used in immunisation. Being listed in its catalogue is

A Stop at the BITZER Booth at EuroShop 2026: New CO2 Units and Retrofit Performance Kits
At EuroShop 2026, Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of Refindustry.com, spoke with Jörg Wittmann, Key Accounts & Market Sector Supermarket Sales EMEA BITZER, at the BITZER booth about two practical themes for food retail refrigeration: what’s next in CO2 condensing units, and how to improve part-load performance in existing compressor installations after store retrofits such as adding