Mitsubishi Electric Launches MECH-iC Chiller Platform to Meet Growing AI Data Center Cooling Demands

New magnetic-bearing cooling platform delivers up to 1.75 MW of cooling capacity in a compact footprint designed for high-density data center environments.

WARRENDALE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), together with Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS), today announced the launch of MECH-iC, a magnetic-bearing air-cooled chiller platform designed to support the next generation of U.S. hyperscale and colocation data centers. Available in 350-ton (1.2 MW) and 500-ton (1.75 MW) nominal capacity models, MECH-iC delivers higher cooling capacity in a footprint approximately 25% smaller than comparable systems and supports ambient operation up to 125ºF.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, accelerating computing, and cloud infrastructure is increasing pressure on data center operators to expand capacity while managing power, water, and space constraints. As compute densities rise, cooling performance has become a critical factor in improving usable IT capacity, maintaining resiliency, and supporting long-term sustainability goals. MECH-iC was developed to help address these challenges through compact design, high-efficiency operation, and reliable performance for modern hybrid cooling environments.

“We are excited to strengthen the Mitsubishi Electric critical cooling offering for the US data center market,” said Marco Bettiol, Group IT Cooling Product Marketing Manager at MEHITS. “MECH-iC was developed specifically for the operational realities of modern data centers and AI factories, where power and water efficiency, footprint, and reliability are increasingly critical. It also aligns with Mitsubishi Electric’s holistic approach to sustainability by optimizing energy performance and advancing key metrics such as PUE and WUE.”

Optimized for 65-75ºF supply water temperatures, MECH-iC uses oil‑free magnetic‑bearing compressors to enhance efficiency and reliability while reducing maintenance requirements. Mitsubishi Electric’s patented R.E.D. Cooler technology, developed by its subsidiary MEHITS, improves thermodynamic performance, while fast restart capability enables system recovery in under three minutes after power interruptions. Utilizing R515B refrigerant, MECH-iC balances efficiency, sustainability, and safety while maintaining a non-flammable A1 safety classification.

“Adding MECH-iC to MEPPI’s data center portfolio enables us to solve a broader set of customer challenges,” said John Campion, Vice President and General Manager of Critical Power Solutions at MEPPI. “Now we can connect critical cooling with power protection, energy storage, software, and services to help customers build more resilient, efficient, and scalable infrastructure through a more integrated approach.”

As industry continues to evolve, MEPPI remains focused on Engineering the Infrastructure of the Future through integrated infrastructure solutions designed to meet our customers’ needs. To learn more about MECH-iC and MEPPI’s broader portfolio of data center solutions, please visit https://mitsubishicritical.com/data-center-cooling-solutions/chillers.

About Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) specializes in delivering secure and sustainable energy systems and solutions to the electric power industry, including smart grid distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS), battery energy storage solutions (BESS), and substation monitoring utilizing advanced analytics. In addition, MEPPI’s Critical Power Solutions Division solves the challenges of mission critical facilities with complete solutions for data center operators from hyperscale to edge. MEPPI’s Diamond Vision Division designs, constructs, and maintains large-scale, high-definition video displays for advertising, architectural enhancement, and stadium viewing. MEPPI’s Transportation Systems Division provides power, comfort, and efficiency solutions to the rail industry. Information on MEPPI’s complete line of products, services, and solutions for the electric power, data center, visual display, and rail transportation industries can be found at www.MEPPI.com. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, MEPPI is a U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

About Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A.

Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A. (MEHITS) is the Mitsubishi Electric Group company specializing in applied HVAC systems for comfort, process, and IT Cooling with a growing focus on data center critical cooling solutions. Based in Italy, MEHITS designs and produces in 14 factories in Europe, China, India, and Vietnam and distributes its products all over the world. Learn more about MEHITS complete line of products and capabilities at www.melcohit.com.