“We’re seeing power constraints redefine what’s possible in mission-critical environments,” said Ben Schuler, Infinitum’s founder and CEO, in a statement ahead of the show. “Doing more with less is no longer optional – it’s essential.”

Unlike competitors that assemble fan systems from off-the-shelf parts, Infinitum engineered its entire system – fan, motor, and drive – around a patented motor-drive platform. This end-to-end approach delivers industry-leading Fan Energy Index (FEI), high power density, and reliable, quiet performance with fewer motors and less infrastructure. “Customers don’t just buy motors – they buy systems,” said Scott McComas, Infinitum’s Director of Application Engineering. “By controlling the performance from end to end, we can service needs more quickly, cut out integration headaches, and help engineers focus on solutions, not system limitations.”

That focus is especially relevant in data centers. “We have tens of thousands of motors running in data centers already, but what we’re hearing now is that operators want a plug-and-play solution. Our EC Fan System fits right into existing setups, whether it’s retrofits or new builds, and delivers more airflow per kilowatt with less electrical infrastructure,” McComas said.

For engineers, more airflow per kilowatt isn’t just about energy savings – it’s also about thermal performance. Infinitum’s EC Fan Systems can move air efficiently at a variety of speeds, allowing facilities to maintain optimal delta T (the temperature difference across a coil or heat exchanger), supporting better heat removal and steady temperature control in demanding environments like data centers. That means higher rack densities and more reliable mission-critical operations.

In real-world conditions, most HVAC systems spend 80% of their time operating at 30–70% of capacity – a scenario where conventional fans often see efficiency plummet. Infinitum’s system, by contrast, maintains a flat efficiency curve across this range. “What’s really unique is that our motors stay highly efficient at those reduced operating points,” McComas explained. “We can maintain 90% efficiency, plus or minus 2%, even when you’re not running at full capacity.” That translates to up to 25% energy savings over conventional solutions.

But it’s not just about saving kilowatts. As facilities pack in more sensitive equipment, electrical “noise” or harmonics – often a byproduct of VFDs – can degrade efficiency, damage gear, and even ripple through the grid. Infinitum’s answer: put harmonic mitigation directly into the system with integrated Active Front End (AFE) technology. “A conventional drive might create 40–60% harmonic distortion,” McComas said. “With our Active Front End, we’re under 5%. That’s grid-friendly power.”

A live demo at the booth showed how the AFE smoothed out current draw, pushed power factor close to unity, and trimmed the need for extra amperage. “It’s a drive in front of a drive,” McComas explained. “Yes, it adds a little complexity, but the payoff is cleaner, cheaper power – and fewer headaches for engineers.”

Most traditional fan systems rely on generic, fixed-size motors that often provide more power than a specific application requires, wasting energy and forcing engineers to install more fans and wiring. Infinitum’s approach leverages software-defined, custom-rated motors (up to 15 HP), allowing precise system sizing. The result: up to 20% fewer motors needed, fewer amps drawn, and a leaner electrical infrastructure – translating to lower costs and easier maintenance.

Vertically integrated manufacturing gives Infinitum added agility. “We’ve got two assembly lines – a semi-automated and a manual line – so we can retool in hours if demand shifts,” McComas said. Continuous improvement is built in, with cross-departmental quality teams and new features often rolled out in response to customer feedback.

“We want the opportunities where our technology makes the biggest impact – where we can help customers save real money, reduce grid strain, and keep critical infrastructure running reliably,” McComas concluded. With AI workloads growing and the grid under pressure, that’s a message likely to resonate far beyond the show floor.