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AI Data Center Market to Hit $21-49 Billion by 2026, Power Supply Emerges as Critical Constraint
Digital Applied USA Overview The data center market is projected to grow to $620 billion by 2029 from $416 billion in 2024, with the AI segment expanding over 25% annually to $21-49 billion by 2026. Power demand has become a critical con... -
Liquid Cooling Becomes New Standard for AI Data Centers as 100kW+ High-Density Servers Push Air Cooling to Its Limits
MEP Academy USA Overview Modern AI servers, with multiple GPUs, are consuming 10, 20, or even over 100 kilowatts, drastically increasing data center cooling demands. Traditional air cooling is reaching its capacity limits for these high-... -
AI Startup Funding Surges: Sarvam AI Secures $234M, TensorWave $350M Amidst US-Focused Investment Boom
Scouts by Yutori Japan Overview Several major AI startup funding rounds were announced between June 11-16, 2026, highlighting sustained investor confidence in the sector. Notable financings include Sarvam AI's $234 million Series B for a... -
AI Robotics in Pharma Manufacturing Drives 15-45% OEE Improvement, Eliminates Defects, and Delivers Rapid ROI
IntuitionLabs USA Overview AI and robotics are demonstrating significant ROI in pharmaceutical manufacturing under GMP, with real-world deployments improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 15-45% and eliminating defects. AI-pow... -
U.S. Solar Installations Forecast Flat for 2026 Despite Robust Pipeline, Impacting Polymer Material Demand
Wood Mackenzie USA Overview Despite a strong project pipeline, the U.S. solar industry's new installations are projected to remain flat in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie. Key impediments include prolonged interconnection queues, permi... -
U.S. Manufacturing Sees Fastest Growth in Two Years in May, Yet Persistent Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Drive Up Polymer Raw Material Costs
EE Times USA Overview U.S. manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in two years in May 2026, but the sector continues to grapple with persistent inflation and geopolitical headwinds from the Middle East. Raw material prices h... -
Sumitomo Chemical Reorganizes Polymer Business, Establishes Essential Polymers and Green Solutions Divisions
SpecialChem (via Sumitomo Chemical) Japan Overview Sumitomo Chemical announced a major restructuring of its polymer business, effective July 1, 2026, to enhance efficiency and focus on sustainable materials. The reorganization involves i... -
Celanese Consolidates Asian Engineered Materials Compounding, Closes South Korea Ulsan Plant
Business Wire (via Celanese Corporation) USA Overview Celanese Corporation announced the immediate closure of its engineered materials compounding facility in Ulsan, South Korea, consolidating production to existing sites in Nanjing and ... -
BASF Debuts at CIPPE 2026, Showcasing Integrated Solutions for Advanced Chemical Production in China
BASF News Releases China Overview BASF will participate for the first time at the China International Petrochemical Technology and Equipment Exhibition (CIPPE) 2026 in Shanghai, presenting integrated solutions for advanced chemical produ... -
BASF Elevates Butyl Acrylate Prices by Up to $100/MT in Asia Pacific, Citing Mounting Raw Material and Energy Pressures
BASF News Releases Asia太平洋 Overview BASF has announced an immediate price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) across the Asia Pacific region, applicable to all non-contractual sales. This adjustment, driven b...
