SMC says it can cut data center energy use by 50%. (Photo: SMC)
Singapore-based data center startup Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC), a partner of NVIDIA and Deloitte, has introduced an immersion cooling system that reportedly slashes energy consumption by 50% and reduces installation costs by 28% compared to traditional liquid cooling systems. The company currently operates in Australia, India, and Germany, with plans to expand into the Asian market next.
SMC’s technology cuts costs, enhances energy efficiency
Founded in 2018 as a subsidiary of Australian smart factory developer Firmus Technologies, SMC launched its immersion cooling solution, HyperCubes, in 2022. This system involves immersing servers equipped with NVIDIA processors in a synthetic oil called polyalphaolefin to achieve better cooling performance. The company claims that this system can reduce electricity use by nearly 50% compared to conventional air cooling.
