JetCool Tackles AI’s Power Demands with Precision Cooling
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with JetCool Founder & CEO Bernie Malouin to discuss the company’s liquid cooling tech, which uses arrays of microfluid jets to directly target chip hotspots. This precise technique allows JetCool to chill processors reaching up to 3,000 watts – a figure that’s mind-boggling when you consider traditional cooling systems.
JetCool collaborates closely with major chipmakers like Intel and NVIDIA to understand exactly where each chip’s hottest points are, designing their jets to tackle those areas directly. The result is highly effective, efficient cooling that keeps even the most power-intensive chips running smoothly.
As part of TechArena’s Data Insights series with Solidigm, my co-host Jeniece Wnorowski and I caught up with Bernie during OCP Summit 2024.
JetCool spun off from a research project at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which explored cooling technologies capable of managing extreme heat loads for aerospace applications. As chip power demands surged with the advancement of data centers and AI, JetCool launched – shifting its focus to data centers and advanced computing and taking its place as an industry innovator with a unique and compelling liquid cooling solution.
With customers including Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA, JetCool has emerged as one of a small group of players at the forefront of a crowded field of cooling solutions.
Providing a Gradual Approach to Liquid Cooling Adoption
Many companies may not be ready to adopt full facility-level cooling, so JetCool provides tailored solutions for both “brownfield” (existing) and “greenfield” (new) data centers. Bernie described how the company’s self-contained single-phase cooling systems are a great entry point for data centers looking to implement liquid cooling gradually.
As processors get more powerful, so do their cooling needs. Bernie projects that 100-150 kilowatts per rack will become standard in many deployments, with performance clusters reaching up to 300 kilowatts per rack.
As installations scale up, they can transition to larger solutions, like JetCool’s new CDU (Cooling Distribution Unit) line, which supports up to 300-kilowatt racks.
JetCool and Flex: A Strategic Partnership
Bernie also highlighted a recent announcement regarding JetCool’s strategic partnership with Flex – a move he sees as crucial for the company to rapidly scale. Flex brings 50 years of advanced manufacturing experience to help reach markets faster, delivering customized cooling products for hyperscalers and enterprises alike. Flex’s global reach enables JetCool to support clients worldwide.
Reusing Heat & Committed to Sustainability
A fascinating part of our conversation centered on heat reuse. JetCool has engineered its systems to operate at higher coolant temperatures, making it feasible to repurpose waste heat for applications like district heating, greenhouses, and even municipal projects. This capability is particularly popular in Europe and gaining traction in North America. JetCool’s approach allows coolants to reach 50-65°C, far higher than typical systems, enabling more efficient heat recovery for sustainable operations.
JetCool demonstrates its commitment to responsible innovation by selecting efficient materials, designing cooling systems that lessen energy consumption, and aligning its tech to the broader goal of reducing environmental impact. Bernie highlighted that the company’s systems operate on minimal power, helping data centers reduce their carbon footprints without sacrificing performance.
So what’s the TechArena take? JetCool’s combination of unique precision cooling, scalability, and sustainability differentiates them. I love the way they provide different stages of solutions that reduce barriers to entry for customers. And I admire that JetCool is paving a path that balances performance with responsibility, taking meaningful strides to help shape the future of sustainable high-performance computing as the industry faces growing pressures to reduce environmental impact.
Interested in the future of cooling and sustainable data center management? Check out the full podcast with Bernie and learn more about what JetCool is doing.
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with JetCool Founder & CEO Bernie Malouin to discuss the company’s liquid cooling tech, which uses arrays of microfluid jets to directly target chip hotspots. This precise technique allows JetCool to chill processors reaching up to 3,000 watts – a figure that’s mind-boggling when you consider traditional cooling systems.
JetCool collaborates closely with major chipmakers like Intel and NVIDIA to understand exactly where each chip’s hottest points are, designing their jets to tackle those areas directly. The result is highly effective, efficient cooling that keeps even the most power-intensive chips running smoothly.
As part of TechArena’s Data Insights series with Solidigm, my co-host Jeniece Wnorowski and I caught up with Bernie during OCP Summit 2024.
JetCool spun off from a research project at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which explored cooling technologies capable of managing extreme heat loads for aerospace applications. As chip power demands surged with the advancement of data centers and AI, JetCool launched – shifting its focus to data centers and advanced computing and taking its place as an industry innovator with a unique and compelling liquid cooling solution.
With customers including Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA, JetCool has emerged as one of a small group of players at the forefront of a crowded field of cooling solutions.
Providing a Gradual Approach to Liquid Cooling Adoption
Many companies may not be ready to adopt full facility-level cooling, so JetCool provides tailored solutions for both “brownfield” (existing) and “greenfield” (new) data centers. Bernie described how the company’s self-contained single-phase cooling systems are a great entry point for data centers looking to implement liquid cooling gradually.
As processors get more powerful, so do their cooling needs. Bernie projects that 100-150 kilowatts per rack will become standard in many deployments, with performance clusters reaching up to 300 kilowatts per rack.
As installations scale up, they can transition to larger solutions, like JetCool’s new CDU (Cooling Distribution Unit) line, which supports up to 300-kilowatt racks.
JetCool and Flex: A Strategic Partnership
Bernie also highlighted a recent announcement regarding JetCool’s strategic partnership with Flex – a move he sees as crucial for the company to rapidly scale. Flex brings 50 years of advanced manufacturing experience to help reach markets faster, delivering customized cooling products for hyperscalers and enterprises alike. Flex’s global reach enables JetCool to support clients worldwide.
Reusing Heat & Committed to Sustainability
A fascinating part of our conversation centered on heat reuse. JetCool has engineered its systems to operate at higher coolant temperatures, making it feasible to repurpose waste heat for applications like district heating, greenhouses, and even municipal projects. This capability is particularly popular in Europe and gaining traction in North America. JetCool’s approach allows coolants to reach 50-65°C, far higher than typical systems, enabling more efficient heat recovery for sustainable operations.
JetCool demonstrates its commitment to responsible innovation by selecting efficient materials, designing cooling systems that lessen energy consumption, and aligning its tech to the broader goal of reducing environmental impact. Bernie highlighted that the company’s systems operate on minimal power, helping data centers reduce their carbon footprints without sacrificing performance.
So what’s the TechArena take? JetCool’s combination of unique precision cooling, scalability, and sustainability differentiates them. I love the way they provide different stages of solutions that reduce barriers to entry for customers. And I admire that JetCool is paving a path that balances performance with responsibility, taking meaningful strides to help shape the future of sustainable high-performance computing as the industry faces growing pressures to reduce environmental impact.
Interested in the future of cooling and sustainable data center management? Check out the full podcast with Bernie and learn more about what JetCool is doing.
