WHERE FSW TECHNOLOGY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Friction Stir Welding in Data Center
Enable high-performance cooling and power distribution with leak-tight cold plates and reliable busbars for data centers.
Powering the Next Generation of AI Data Centers with FSW
The rapid expansion of AI data centers and high-density servers is driving unprecedented demand for efficient thermal management and reliable power distribution. Technologies such as direct-to-chip cooling (D2C), cold plates and advanced busbar systems are becoming essential to support increasing GPU and CPU performance.
In this context, Friction Stir Welding (FSW) offers a breakthrough solution for manufacturing critical components in copper and aluminum. As a solid-state joining process, FSW enables defect-free, leak-tight and highly conductive assemblies, while supporting fast industrial ramp-up and cost-efficient production. From cold plates and stiffened liquid cooling panels to high-performance busbars, FSW helps manufacturers improve reliability, accelerate time-to-market and replace traditional joining methods such as brazing and screwing.
Exploring FSW Applications in the Data Center Sector
In the fast-growing data center sector, ensuring efficient thermal management, reliable power distribution and scalable manufacturing is essential. Friction Stir Welding addresses these challenges by enabling the production of high-performance cooling and electrical components for next-generation data centers.
Cold plates
Produce high-performance cold plates for direct-to-chip cooling in AI data centers. FSW ensures leak-tightness, protects copper microchannels and enables fast, repeatable production at scale.
Battery trays
Produce lightweight and rigid battery trays for backup power systems in data centers. FSW ensures high mechanical resistance and defect-free joints adapted to demanding operational environments.
Bus bars
Ensure reliable power distribution in high-density data centers with FSW busbars. Achieve base material conductivity, eliminate brazing defects and avoid loosening issues from screwed assemblies.
Stiffened panels
Manufacture large, leak-tight cooling panels for data centers using FSW. Enable efficient liquid cooling at rack level with high structural integrity and scalable production for AI infrastructure.
Coil joining
Achieve defect-free coil joining for thermal management systems in data centers. FSW improves metallurgical continuity and reliability while simplifying production compared to traditional processes.
Die casting
Optimize die-cast components for data center infrastructure with FSW. Reduce assembly costs and eliminate leakage risks while ensuring robust, defect-free joints for scalable and reliable production.
Recommended FSW Equipment for Data Center Applications
Our FSW equipment supports the production of high-performance cooling and power distribution components for data centers. Discover the solutions our experts recommend to scale cold plate and busbar manufacturing efficiently.
Standard FSW head for CNC
This FSW head integrates easily with existing 3-, 4- or 5-axis CNC machines, enabling fast deployment for cold plate and busbar production. This Friction Stir Welding equipment ensures precise force control, repeatable weld quality and high productivity for scalable manufacturing.
Smart FSW head for CNC
Designed for advanced process control, this smart FSW head enables precise and repeatable welding of copper and aluminum components such as cold plates and busbars. It integrates easily on CNC machines, ensuring consistent quality and optimized production performance.
Dive Deeper: Comprehensive FSW Data Center Applications Resources
Want to explore FSW Data Center Applications further? We’ve gathered a set of valuable resources tailored for you, featuring engaging webinars, informative articles, and comprehensive whitepapers. Dive in below to tap into the knowledge we’ve curated specially for you.
Webinar – 45 min – Replay on demand
FSW Basics: Unlocking the power of Friction Stir Welding
Discover how Friction Stir Welding works and why it is a key technology for data center applications. Learn how FSW improves reliability, performance and scalability in cold plate and busbar manufacturing.
Blog articles – 5 min
Thermal performance: why FSW is a game-changer in the industry
Copper-Aluminium Welding: how to overcome industrial barriers?
White paper – 20 min
Overcoming cold plate manufacturing challenges
Learn how FSW transforms the production of copper cold plates for high-density data centers, improving leak-tightness, reducing defects and enabling scalable, high-performance manufacturing.
White paper – 20 min
Unlocking high performance Cu/Al bus bars
Discover how FSW improves Cu/Al bus bar performance by enhancing conductivity, reliability and cost efficiency.
A solid-state process enabling durable, defect-free joints with reduced copper dependency.
Scale Your Data Center Manufacturing with FSW
Unlock faster production, leak-tight performance and reliable copper joining for cold plates and busbars. Replace complex processes and accelerate your transition to scalable, high-performance manufacturing.
