St. Paul’s Ecolab Bets Big on AI Data Center Growth With Water-Saving Tech

Artificial intelligence is fueling a rapid global expansion of energy-intensive data centers, with at least 11 major projects underway in Minnesota alone. Companies like Ecolab are pivoting toward this sector, offering sustainable water and cooling technologies tailored for AI workloads. Ecolab’s innovations, such as 3D Trasar direct-to-chip cooling, aim to reduce energy and water use while improving efficiency.

New regulations in Minnesota now require large data centers to prove adequate water supply and conservation efforts before construction.

🧠 Insight: S&P 500 Industrials moved up 2.0% over the past week, reflecting positive sentiment in the manufacturing sector.

💡 John Mitchell Schluter: Driving Innovation and Integrity in Screen Printing

Over a 45-year career, John Mitchell Schluter has revolutionized the screen printing industry through innovation, automation, and principled leadership. He transformed the company into a global leader while promoting sustainability and operational excellence.
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💊 AstraZeneca plans $50B in US manufacturing, R&D

AstraZeneca will invest $50 billion in U.S. manufacturing and R&D by 2030, including a $4 billion drug factory in Virginia, its largest single-site project ever.
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🏭 Rural California County Poised to Become Manufacturing Hotspot with Investor-Backed Development

Backed by Silicon Valley investors, California Forever plans the Solano Foundry, a 2,100-acre advanced manufacturing hub in Solano County. Billed as the largest industrial park in the USA.
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🤖 How AI-Powered Predictive Strategies Are Reshaping Manufacturing Operations

By incorporating AI-powered technology like agentic AI, organizations can optimize asset maintenance and drive maximum efficiency, leading to more sustainable operations.
Read the full story at PlantEngineering.com ➜

Manufacturing employment remained stable with minimal change over this period, reflecting steady labor demand in the industry.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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