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.
Flex Expands Modular Data Center Portfolio with Liquid Cooling for AI
Factory-built systems pair 800 VDC power racks, advanced CDUs and high-density IT racks to cut deployment timelines by up to 50%.
EU Cyber Resilience Act Introduces Cybersecurity Rules for HVAC/R
Manufacturers face new reporting duties and must prepare connected HVAC/R portfolios for full compliance by 11 December 2027.
French Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Attacks on Refrigeration Controllers
CERT-FR urges operators to remove direct Internet exposure, update firmware and restore remote access only through secure connections.
Hoshizaki Adds SIM Connectivity to Commercial Refrigeration IoT Service
The new option extends remote monitoring to sites without Wi-Fi and will be included in new Maintenance Lease contracts at no extra cost.
STULZ outlines end-to-end liquid cooling for AI data centers
The paper details six coordinated infrastructure levels, transient-load planning and PLC-based CDU control for high-density installations.
Danfoss launches ACE edge controllers for refrigeration and HVAC
AK-EC Lite connects up to 15 devices, supports secure remote access and is scheduled for initial deliveries in January 2027.
Eliwell and Schneider Electric to showcase connected cooling at Chillventa
The companies will highlight controls, cloud monitoring, leak detection and energy optimization for refrigeration, HVAC and data centers.
Castel launches Kelvin humanoid robotics trial in Italy
The 12-18-month project will assess human-robot collaboration in production and offices while building internal AI and robotics skills.
Mitsubishi Electric Releases Chip-to-Grid AI Data Center Designs
The architecture integrates AC and 800VDC distribution, on-site generation, battery storage and dual-loop cooling for high-density AI loads.
Daikin expands remote management for residential HVAC across Europe
Installers gain live and historical telemetry, remote diagnostics and configuration tools for Altherma systems, subject to user consent.
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Chillventa 2026 Preview: Key Technologies Ahead of the October Show
Exhibitors arriving in Nuremberg on 13 to 15 October are no longer arguing about whether to move to natural refrigerants. They are showing how fast the move can be made, and at what cost. That single change of question runs through nearly every release we have received ahead of Chillventa 2026, the largest edition of
Exclusive Press Tour at Epta’s EuroShop 2026 Booth: Zenith, CO2 Systems and Digital Services
Right after Epta’s EuroShop 2026 press conference - where the Group presented the “Good never stops” vision and the Hauser deal - Sergei Mukminov, Editor-in-Chief of RefIndustry.com, joined an exclusive booth tour led by Aurélien Tissot, Marketing Senior Director of Epta Group. The tour moved through the key zones of Epta's stand — from the
EuroShop 2026 maps retail refrigeration’s shift to CO2 and data
EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf put retail infrastructure back in focus, and refrigeration was one of the clearest technology signals on the show floor. For commercial refrigeration teams, the message was practical: retailers want solutions that reduce climate impact while delivering measurable results in daily operation. CO2 continued to dominate “future-ready” system discussions, while propane and