Material developer Kulr has signed a licensing agreement for its proprietary vibration reduction technology
The $2.35m deal for the Xero Vibe (KXV) technology from US-based Kulr includes a $1.1m minimum guaranteed license a to a leading Japanese semiconductor company.
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The KXV technology helps to balance high-performance commercial fans running at speeds exceeding 33,000 RPM. These fans are critical for, among other things, cooling a growing number of AI-driven data centre computer servers. The KXV system reduces vibration to virtually zero, optimizing cooling system performance and reducing energy consumption.
royalty fee for proprietary balancing equipment.
The licensee specialises in systems integration and the distribution of advanced semiconductors to balance industrial-scale fan systems used in data centre computer cooling, HVAC and other industrial applications.
Other advantages of reducing vibration include quieter, more stable and reliable operations with a significant reduction in mechanical stress on fans and cooling systems, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
“By virtually eliminating vibration, KXV is a game-changer technology to make data center fan cooling systems more efficient and environmentally friendly, and help customers lower operational and capex cost,” said Michael Mo, CEO of Kulr.
The US Chamber of Commerce, energy consumption is the single largest operational expense for data centres, with cooling costs representing approximately 40% of total expenses, and Kulr is exploring additional license opportunities based on geographic regions in power applications.